Improved consumer confidence and a dry December have resulted in another bumper month as hoteliers across the UK saw double digit grow in rooms yield, according to preliminary figures released today by business advisory and accountancy firm BDO. December room rate at hotels in the capital saw an 8.1% increase to £116.35. Occupancy was also up to 79.8%, an increase of 4.5%. … [Read more...]
Final Chance to Bag a Business Mentor
With just over a week to go before The Hospitality Show 2015 opens its doors, there is still time for visitors to book free, 15-minute one-to-one sessions with some of the most varied and respected players in hospitality, the Business Mentors. Mentors will be on hand throughout the three day show, held at NEC Birmingham, 19-21 January, giving visitors the unique opportunity … [Read more...]
Britain’s inbound tourism sector to beat 2014 Forecasts
New figures released for the first eleven months of last year, suggest that 2014 will be another record year for inbound tourism - beating VisitBritain’s original growth forecast. During January to November 2014 there were 32.4 million visits to the UK, 7% more visits recorded than at the same juncture in 2013. These overseas visitors spent just over £20 billion, 3% more … [Read more...]
IHG signs two hotels at Aberdeen International Airport
InterContinental Hotels Group has signed two hotels at Aberdeen International Airport: Crowne Plaza Aberdeen Airport and Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen Airport. Both hotels will operate under franchise agreements with long-time owner partner Dominvs Group. The 165-room Crowne Plaza hotel will be newly constructed within a 2 minute walk of the terminal building. The hotel, … [Read more...]
Sefton Park Hotel launches O’Connors
Sefton Park Hotel has opened a new bar and restaurant concept in the form of O’Connor’s. Combining chief executive Conor O’Donovan’s Irish heritage with the popular ‘bar and grill’ style of dining, the new venture reflects the ongoing investment being spent on the South Liverpool property. In order to create an authentic Irish feel, a series of creative installations were … [Read more...]