Booking.com adds its 600,000th property Booking.com, the world leader in booking accommodation has added its 600,000 property in Bouteilles-Saint-Sébastien, France. Giving Booking.com customers – be they solo travellers on a budget, couples, families or business travellers - even more variety and choice, this milestone marks Booking.com’s increasing diversity of … [Read more...]
The Ascott Limited joins ASAP
The Association of Serviced Apartment Providers (ASAP) has announced that The Ascott Limited, the world’s largest international serviced residence owner/operator, has become a full member of the association. ASAP managing director James Foice said he was delighted to welcome Ascott to the trade association, which is aiming to double its membership during the course of 2015. … [Read more...]
IHG reports excellent Preliminary Results
IHG has reported its Preliminary Results for the year to 31 December 2014, describing it as an excellent year with strong financial performance and continued delivery of its winning strategy. Richard Solomons, Chief Executive of InterContinental Hotels Group PLC, commented: “2014 was an excellent year for IHG as we delivered against our long-term winning strategy for … [Read more...]
Social Media: how do you compare with hospitality benchmarks?
The results are in! H&C News recently conducted its first survey to look at what social media activities are being undertaken by hospitality businesses – from hotels to fine dining, from pubs to events, from catering to cafes. Using Social Media channels is today regarded as essential by most successful hospitality businesses, but how are they managing their activities, … [Read more...]
Chatsworth Hotel in Eastbourne on the market
The freehold iconic Chatsworth Hotel is on the market through leisure property specialist Fleurets from an asking price of £2,750,000. The property is a prestigious Edwardian building dominating Eastbourne’s award winning Grand Parade and featuring 46 en-suite bedrooms and one suite. Most rooms, of a classical British style, offer stunning panoramic views of Channel. A … [Read more...]