Starboard Hotels has completed the purchase of its first Scottish hotel, the 71-bedroom Holiday Inn Express Greenock (above) in Scotland. Just 20 minutes from Glasgow airport, the property is the latest addition to the company’s rapidly expanding portfolio, following the acquisition of the 58-bedroom Best Western Carlton Hotel in Blackpool last month. The hotel owner, … [Read more...]
Record levels in February occupancy and ADR for London hotels
STR Global’s preliminary February 2015 data for London indicates positive hotel performance. Based on daily data from February, London reported: increases in supply (+3.5 percent) and demand (+4.1 percent); a 0.6-percent increase in occupancy to 77.3 percent; a 0.7-percent increase in average daily rate to GBP128.47; a 1.3-percent increase in revenue per available … [Read more...]
Rezidor signs UN Women’s Empowerment Principles and partners with G(irls)20
Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel companies in the world and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, has reiterated its commitment to advancing equality between women and men by signing the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles and partnering with G(irls)20, a global platform that places girls and women at the heart of the economic decision making process by working with … [Read more...]
Dalata reports strong performance amidst acquisitions
Dalata Hotel Group, the largest hotel operator in Ireland, announced 10 March 2015 its full year results for the year ended 31 December 2014. Financial Highlights Successful completion of IPO in March 2014 raising €256 million net of costs. Strong operating performance with revenue up 30.4% in 2014. EBITDA of €6.1 million, up 14.2% in 2014. EBITDA (excluding … [Read more...]
Leisurejobs re-brands for hospitality jobseekers
The Leisurejobs Group has recently unveiled their new and refreshed ‘brand identity’ with the launch of their super clean ‘flat design’ websites across the group’s job board portfolio. Leisurejobs have invested massively into a new technology network, ensuring a more seamless job-hunting experience for jobseekers, be it on a mobile, pc or tablet. The new brand is … [Read more...]