Hotel search website trivago.co.uk has unveiled their best value destinations for 2015. Hotel price data was combined with reviews and ratings to produce the list of 100, which presents the traveller with lesser-known destinations off the beaten track. Each destination offers excellent value for money, with low prices and highly rated hotels. Three UK destinations made the … [Read more...]
Economic stability spells super month for UK hotels
Hotels across the UK basked in the wider economic stability as corporate travel bumped up October growth figures in London and the regions, according to preliminary figures released by business advisory and accountancy firm BDO. London London hotels saw a 1.7% increase to £124.63 in room rate in October 2014, while occupancy grew by 1.1%, to 88.1%, resulting in a Rooms … [Read more...]
Hostel sector set to thrive as demand grows
The hostel and limited service hotel sector is becoming one of the most dynamic hospitality investment sectors, with its adaptability and cost effectiveness, along with intense competition from both group and independent operators, contributing to rapid expansion. At the forefront of the property market A new report published this week by global hotel consultancy HVS, … [Read more...]
Okanda aims to double meeting room occupancy
Revolutionary new reservation system will boost occupancy levels and increase profitability for hoteliers in £40bn market. A new business set up by a clutch of experienced international hoteliers aims to double the occupancy rates of hotel meeting rooms by launching a best-of-breed online, real-time, central reservation system. Okanda is set to revolutionise the booking … [Read more...]
Le Méridien to enrich Coffee Culture in its hotels
Le Méridien has decided to reinforce its commitment to coffee culture with the launch of a year-long Inspiration Brewed Here campaign and the appointment of Esther Maasdam as its first ever global latte artist for the brand. Esther was named Dutch Latte Art Champion four years in a row (2011 – 2014), and will create 12 works of destination-inspired latte art from around the … [Read more...]