Tobermory landmark, the Western Isles Hotel, has been placed on the market, with the selling agent Colliers International inviting offers over £700,000 plus VAT for the 26-bedroom property. Perched high on its private 'cliff' above Tobermory, the former World War II officers' mess to HMS Western Isles provides guests with stunning southerly views over the bay and the Sound of … [Read more...]
Peter Nieuwland appointed at Nira Caledonia
Nira Hotels and Resorts has appointed Peter Nieuwland as the new Director of Sales and Marketing of Nira Caledonia, a boutique hotel in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town. Peter joins the Nira group after two years as Director of Sales & Marketing at La Manga Club in Spain. There, he increased direct bookings by 19% in his first year and developed new business through the … [Read more...]
Belgraves appoints Andrew Coney as GM
Thompson Hotels, a leading portfolio of boutique properties, has appointed Andrew Coney as General Manager of Belgraves in London. With an impressive 25 years of experience in the UK hospitality industry, Coney has worked for prestigious brands such as InterContinental, Le Meridien, and De Vere Hotels. Coney joins Belgraves having opened and managed the award winning … [Read more...]
First images of Urban Villa Hotel, Brentford
Union Hanover Securities has introduced the first images of its extended-stay Urban Villa concept hotel, which will open on 9 January and will begin taking bookings in November. In April, Union Hanover acquired on a 999-year lease the landmark 25-storey tower from Barratt London, at its Great West Quarter (GWQ) scheme in Brentford, which it is transforming into 100 … [Read more...]
Hotel deals top £500m at Christie + Co
Over recent months, specialist property adviser Christie + Co has closed deals on high quality hotel assets to a value of £500m. Activity includes the recently completed sale of 12 QMH Hotels, LRG’s disposal of 21 Holiday Inn hotels, Cedar Court in York and the sale of The Lowry Hotel in Manchester. Demand from international investors This has been driven by a surge in … [Read more...]