More and more hotels are taking on staff with learning disabilities and say they are reaping the rewards of a more diverse workforce. Less than 6% of people with learning disabilities are in paid employment, but this is slowly changing thanks to the likes of chains such as Hilton, Marriott, Travelodge, Premier Inn and Holiday Express. The Down’s Syndrome Association’s … [Read more...]
Best Western launches two new boutique hotel brands
Best Western Great Britain has announced the launch of two new boutique hotel brands: Aiden and Sadie. The launch means Best Western’s portfolio now includes 13 distinctive brands, with Aiden and Sadie competing in the upper midscale and upscale segments respectively. Already launched globally with five properties across both brands, Best Western announced exciting plans for … [Read more...]
Mandarin Oriental announces new hotel and residences in Istanbul
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a second luxury hotel in Istanbul, Turkey. The project, which also features branded residences, is scheduled to open in 2022. The new development comprises three standalone towers and is located in the exclusive Etiler residential area, close to the city’s central business district. One of the towers will house … [Read more...]
The world’s fastest growing hotel chain makes its UK debut with 50 hotels
OYO Hotels & Homes makes UK debut with 50 hotels across the UK OYO Hotels & Homes, the sixth largest hotel chain in the world, expects to open its 50th hotel in the UK by the end of April 2019. Since launching in the UK October 2018, OYO has opened 30 hotels across the UK - including properties in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Blackpool and Edinburgh - and … [Read more...]
Airbnb accelerates direct investments into hotels
Airbnb accelerates direct investments into hotels Airbnb has invested between $100 - $200 million in one of the world’s fastest growing hotel businesses, Oyo. The investment was made public yesterday by Oyo without revealing full details, analysts and media reporting on the $100 - $200 million sum all quote a person with ‘full knowledge’ of the details. Earlier this … [Read more...]