From the end of April, Accor will offer guests an Accorhotels iOS app for Apple Watch, which is to be released soon. Romain Roulleau, Accor’s SVP e-commerce and director of the “mobile first” program explains: “By launching this Accorhotels application for Apple Watch, Accor is establishing itself as an audacious digital hospitality player. This policy is part of the … [Read more...]
M by Montcalm opening in Shoreditch Tech City
M by Montcalm will open in Spring 2015 and is situated on City Road, a three-minute walk from Silicon roundabout, which is fast becoming the major hub for media technology firms. The 18 storey building's futuristic façade was heavily influenced by the work of ‘Op-Art’ pioneer Bridget Riley, particularly 'Nataraja' (1993), now part of the Tate Collection. The building is one … [Read more...]
Hotel Gotham builds team
Hotel Gotham, the new 60 bedroom hotel at the head of Manchester’s King Street, is pleased to announce the latest additions to its burgeoning team. Sales Manager Matt Miller, Head Chef Matthew Taylor, and Operations Manager Dulce Marques join MD Jeff Ward as the property gears up for its April opening. “We have been inundated with applications for prospective team members … [Read more...]
The Goring celebrates 105 years with new look
The Goring has re-opened its impeccable doors to reveal the final flourish of a major refurbishment: its transformed Front Hall, unveiled just in time for the hotel’s 105th birthday. Over the past few years, with a little help from his designer friends including David Linley,Nina Campbell, Tim Gosling and Russell Sage, Jeremy Goring has overseen the top-to-toe renovation of … [Read more...]
UK Attractions grow 6.5% in visitor numbers in 2014
The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) has announced its members' visitor figures for 2014, revealing an average increase of 6.5% on 2013 visitor numbers. Scottish attractions had the greatest increase of almost 10% increase, followed by London with an increase of 7.11%. ALVA's 57 members are the UK's most popular, iconic and important museums, galleries, … [Read more...]