Dalata Hootel Group has agreed to acquire the Clayton Hotel, Galway and Whites Hotel, Wexford for a total consideration of €31.7 million. 2013 EBITDAR (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation, rent and management fees) for the Hotels was €2.5m. Both hotels, marketed by CBRE Hotels as part of the Ulster Bank Project Nadal, have been operated by Dalata since … [Read more...]
Union Hanover plans destination Edinburgh hotel
Union Hanover has submitted plans for a £35m water-side hotel in central Edinburgh which it says will define the brand for its Urban Villa concept. The 180-unit hotel on Freer Street at Fountainbridge by the Union Canal Basin, consists of studios, one bed-rooms and four luxury roof top penthouses and is designed by award winning New York-based architect Grzywinski + Pons in … [Read more...]
Tulse Hill Hotel transforms
This November sees the launch of South London landmark The Tulse Hill Hotel (150 Norwood Road, SE24 9AY), housed in a beautiful early Victorian period building that dates back to 1840 when it was originally the Tulse Hill Tavern. The boutique hotel will boast nine unique and beautifully appointed bedrooms as well as a restaurant, private dining room seating up to 14 people, … [Read more...]
Village Urban life for Aberdeen
Following a £21m investment, Village Urban Resorts opens its doors for the first time on Scottish soil: this December sees the arrival of Village Urban Resorts Aberdeen, the first of three new Village properties arriving in Scotland including Edinburgh in January 2015 and Glasgow in summer 2015. Located just 6 miles from Aberdeen’s International Airport, the newest addition … [Read more...]
HALO effect: Dorset hoteliers pass expertise to hospitality students
Students on Dorset's groundbreaking Hospitality and Leisure Opportunities scheme (HALO) are receiving four-star career skills, first-hand in the workplace, from industry professionals. The HALO course was set up seven years ago by schools with the help of local hospitality firms, to ensure the area's thriving tourist economy has the skilled workforce it needs for the future, … [Read more...]