Staybridge Suites Liverpool and Holiday Inn London - Stratford City, both managed by Cycas Hospitality, are celebrating after winning two coveted ‘Hotel Star Awards’ from the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG). A great ambassador for the Staybridge Suites brand Janet Roberts of Staybridge Suites Liverpool won ‘General Manager of the Year Award’ and Holiday Inn London - … [Read more...]
UK and international hotel markets looking good but Europe less positive
New research by Hotel Solutions Provider HRS has revealed that hotel rates in each of the UK’s top destinations have seen increases compared to Q3 2013, showing that confidence is returning to the British economy. London has remained Europe’s most expensive capital to stay in for the last three quarters of 2014, seeing an increase of more than 17 per cent, compared to Q3 in … [Read more...]
Penfolds partners with ME London
In its 170th year, Penfolds has announced a year-long partnership with ME London which will be the first Penfolds flagship venue in Europe. The partnership involves branding, bespoke food pairings, wine by the glass and wine promotions in each of the ME London bars and restaurants – STK, Cucina Aellina, Radio roof top bar and the Marconi Lounge – which has been re-branded ‘The … [Read more...]
Wyndham Hotel Group announces 20 new hotels for Ramada UK
Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,590 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation, has announced the signing of a development agreement with Lester Hotels Group Limited, which will see 20 Ramada hotels open across the UK over the next ten years. The first two hotels, Ramada Resort Cwrt Bleddyn and Ramada Leicester Stage, are … [Read more...]
Accor Hotels to plant 8,000 trees
To coincide with National Tree Week, Accor’s sustainability programme Plant for the Planet will start planting 8,000 trees this month, as part of its “Smart Planting in the UK” project. In 2013, Plant for the Planet embarked on a pioneering agro-forestry project designed to promote sustainable food production and nurture links between hotels, guests and farms. Plant for the … [Read more...]