Ahead of the RBS 6 Nations tournament, which kicks off on Friday 6 February, TV Licensing is reminding pubs and sports clubs to make sure they are correctly covered by a TV Licence. Rugby fans from across the UK and Ireland are expected to flock to their local pub or rugby club to catch a piece of the action and cheer on the local heroes who’ve made it on to the … [Read more...]
Aviva checks out with Hilton Newcastle sale
Aviva Investors, represented by international real estate advisor Savills, has sold the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead to Universities Superannuation Scheme Limited (USS) for in excess of the £36 million guide price. The four-star hotel features 254 bedrooms plus extensive bar, restaurant and conferencing facilities. The hotel was purpose built on the banks of the River Tyne in … [Read more...]
“Welcome by Le Club Accorhotels” already in more than 1,000 hotels
Just months after launching Welcome by Le Club Accorhotels, Accor’s digital welcome service is already available in more than 1,000 hotels around the world. 70% of Accor’s hotels in Latin America, 40% of its addresses in Northern, Central and Eastern Europe, and 20% of its French establishments now offer their guests this new experience. 40% from mobiles This service, … [Read more...]
Urban Villa new hotel concept opens in West London
Boutique hotelier Urban Villa has opened its first property, in the Great West Quarter development in London. In a first for the hotel sector, Urban Villa combines the cultural experiences of boutique hospitality with the unrivalled convenience, comfort and discretion of luxurious residential living. The pioneering hotel contains 100 all-suite bedrooms within a soon-to-be … [Read more...]
Safestay York opens
Award winning luxury hostel brand Safestay has opened its second hostel, Safestay York, following an extensive refurbishment. An interesting mix of tradition and modernity, Safestay York very much embodies the spirit of the great historical city it stands in. Safestay York is located in the eminent Grade One listed Georgian Micklegate House, originally the town house of the … [Read more...]