Leisure property specialist Fleurets has revealed that over £10m was saved in business rates refunds for its clients over the duration of the 2010 Rating List, thanks to the company’s efficient business rates consultancy service. Claim backdated business rates refunds by 31 March All commercial properties occupiers pay business rates which are based on the rental value of … [Read more...]
IHG Translator App to feature on Apple Watch
IHG, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced that the highly-rated IHG Translator App, will be available for Apple Watch, giving travellers access to on-demand translations, virtually anywhere in the world. Translate from English into 13 languages The app adopts the most popular features from its mobile predecessor, allowing users to ‘travel like a … [Read more...]
Romantic venue, restaurant or bar? Then enter ‘The Mills & Boon Romantics’
The Romantics, taking place on 29 April, is the very first awards to recognise and honour the businesses, services, people and moments that make us all go weak at the knees! Now, the judging panel for these inaugural awards has been announced, with ten professionals who are each experienced and relevant to the various award categories: Tracey Cox, international expert in … [Read more...]
Harefield Manor Park Hotel, Romford sold
Specialist property adviser Christie + Co has sold the Harefield Manor Hotel in Romford, Essex, on behalf of Administrators. The hotel has been purchased for an undisclosed sum off a guide price of £3.5million by an experienced hotel operator who owns a number of hotels in East London. Conveniently located just 4 miles from the M25, the elegant Victorian property, … [Read more...]
Thistle do nicely! Scottish Thistle Awards winners revealed
A Michelin-starred restaurant, an Aberdeenshire pub, a whisky distillery on Islay and a man instrumental in bringing the Ryder Cup to Gleneagles were among those to be crowned tourism champions at the Scottish Thistle Awards. A total of 13 winners received Scottish Thistle Award during a glittering final ceremony at the Crowne Plaza in Glasgow, hosted by TV and radio star … [Read more...]