Leeds has long since re-invented itself and moved away from its industrial heritage. It is now widely regarded as the second financial centre within the UK. Being so heavily finance driven, the recent melt down of the UK economy hit the city particularly hard and the leisure sector was not immune to this. Despite this, the city is starting to prosper again with business and … [Read more...]
Conde Nast Johansens 2015 Award Winners
The UK and Ireland Winners for 2015 have been announced: Best Newcomer Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian Contemporary Victoriana grace and elegance in central Edinburgh Best for Romance Alexander House Hotel and Utopia Spa Stately manor house-cum-countryside spa hideaway Best Service The Atlantic Hotel Spoiling service plus Jersey charm … [Read more...]
Taj Group provides free Wi-Fi worldwide
The Taj Group has announced that from 15 November complimentary Wi-Fi will be offered to all residential guests across its 125 hotels around the globe. A first-ever all brand-inclusive initiative in India, guests at any of the Taj Group of hotels - The Taj, Vivanta by Taj, Gateway Hotels and Ginger - will now be able to enjoy free Wi-Fi connectivity for the duration of their … [Read more...]
Grant Hearn to lead The Hotel Collection
The Hotel Collection has today announced that chairman Grant Hearn will be taking over leadership of the hotel group with immediate effect. Current CEO Fredrik Korallus will be stepping down after two years with the company. Since joining in 2012, Korallus has led The Hotel Collection through a complete turnaround and the company now boasts remarkable growth in revenue, … [Read more...]
Smith Hotel Awards 2014 – including the Sexiest Bedroom in the World!
It’s one of a kind, utterly seductive and positively aphrodisiacal – it’s Water Villa 5 at Six Senses Ninh Van Bay in Vietnam. The ocean-perched thatched hideaway was named ‘Sexiest Bedroom in the World’ at boutique hotel specialist Mr & Mrs Smith’s second annual Snith Hotel Awards vent, held on 6 November. Comedian and broadcaster Sue Perkins, BBC Radio 1 DJ Gemma … [Read more...]