London’s Marriott County Hall Hotel has been selected to be the host hotel for the 2014 Miss World Contest. The 125 contestants from all over the globe have now settled in to their new London home and have a packed calendar from now until the Grand Finale on 14 December. Reigning Miss World Megan Young said: "I am delighted to be returning to the Marriott County Hall. I … [Read more...]
Hilton GWR Tower Paddington to open January
A stunning new venue for business travellers will make its mark in central London on 1 January 2015 with the opening of the GWR Tower and Tower@Paddington in an exclusive wing of the Hilton London Paddington Hotel. Hilton’s £multi-million investment has restored the historic glory of the former Great Western Royal Hotel, one of London’s most iconic Victorian buildings. … [Read more...]
Explosion at Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill
Early morning on Saturday 22 November, the Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill experienced a gas explosion in the hotel’s basement. No guests were injured, but Hyatt states that several hotel associates sustained injuries, four of whom were treated at area hospitals. As of the morning of Sunday 23 November, one associate remained hospitalized with non-life threatening … [Read more...]
Weymouth Guildhall sells to antique expert
The Guildhall in Weymouth has been sold by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council to well known television and Antiques expert James Braxton. Dating from the early 19th Century, the Grade II* Listed Guildhall was built on the site of the original Melcombe Regis Town Hall and was first used as a Police Station with cells to the ground floor and a Council Chamber and Court … [Read more...]
Positive European ADR for October 2014
The European hotel industry posted mixed results in year-over-year metrics when reported in U.S. dollars, Euros and British pounds for October 2014, according to data compiled by STR Global. ADR growth “Each month this year, Europe has reported either flat or positive performance in the three key performance metrics”, said Elizabeth Winkle, managing director of STR … [Read more...]