Michael Caines, the two-star Michelin chef, author and television personality, together with a consortium of investors, has exchanged contracts for the purchase of Courtlands, Lympstone. The purchase is subject to the Grade lllisted Georgian mansion achieving full planning permission to convert it into a 21-bedroom country house hotel and restaurant. Caines outlined his … [Read more...]
Tylney Hall Hotel triumphs in wedding awards
Luxury Hampshire country house retreat Tylney Hall Hotel & Gardens has been presented with two national wedding venue accolades in the 2014 Weddingdates awards, which recognise wedding venues across the country that have received impeccable reviews from happy couples who recently tied the knot. Tylney Hall Hotel’s reviews were so outstanding that they were presented with … [Read more...]
Dublin set for hotel growth
With Dublin’s economic recovery well underway the city is now offering exciting opportunities for hotel developers, particularly in the luxury and economy sectors, according to a new report from global hotel consultancy HVS London. Hotel values continue to rise in Dublin as investment gains momentum. This year saw nine hotels with a value of over €7.5 million gaining new … [Read more...]
London and Regional UK hotels set for growth in 2014 and 2015
Regional UK total revenue per available room (TRevPAR) and gross operating profit per available room (GOPPAR) are forecast to rise by the end of the year by 6.5% and 14.4% respectively, while London will also experience positive year-on-year comparison but at a slower pace with TRevPAR and GOPPAR going up in 2014 by 1.3% and 1.8% respectively. Moreover, both Regional UK and … [Read more...]
Wetherspoon plans 100 room hotel + pub in Dublin
JD Wetherspoon has purchased Camden Hall Hostel in Dublin city centre, and aims to open a 100 room hotel on the site, together with a pub. It is set to invest more than four million euros developing the site, and will create up to 75 new jobs. Wetherspoon’s chairman Tim Martin commented: “We are pleased to have acquired this excellent building in the heart of … [Read more...]