STR Global’s preliminary August data for London indicate positive hotel performance: based on daily data from August, London reported: increases in supply (+3.3 percent) and demand (+4.3 percent); a 1.1-percent increase in occupancy to 87.2 percent; a 2.1-percent increase in average daily rate to GBP134.92; 3.3-percent growth in revenue per available room to … [Read more...]
ibis launches ‘Room to play’ campaign
When it comes to the branded budget hotel sector, guests could be forgiven for thinking that the only thing that separates the competitors is the colour of the headboard in the identikit rooms. But ibis is setting out to how that its hotels are unexpectedly better than that. With a proud heritage of innovation and a reputation for contemporary design, ibis stands out. … [Read more...]
Cycas Hospitality appoints Giovanni Valentini
Cycas Hospitality has appointed Giovanni Valentini as Hotel Manager for its latest property – Staybridge Suites London Vauxhall - due to open November 2014. Giovanni brings to the position 13 years of extensive knowledge in hotel management with a wealth of expertise in both launching and managing new hotels in the UK and abroad. Originating from Rome, Giovanni’s role will … [Read more...]
93% of disabled people would revisit good accessibility venues
An overwhelming 93% of disabled people would revisit a venue that has good accessibility, according to a new survey carried out by the organisers of Disabled Access Day. Over 90% of people surveyed also said that they try to find out information about a venue’s accessibility in advance of their visit, further highlighting the importance of venues having good disabled access … [Read more...]
Country hotel in gourmet paradise for sale
One of the finest hotels in the world renowned foodie heartland of Ludlow is on the market with Colliers International with offers expected to start at a cool £1.4 million. Hotels specialist Peter Brunt has been called in to sell the stunning Overton Grange Hotel and Spa. Built in 1905, the three-star hotel is situated in a truly idyllic setting and provides the ideal … [Read more...]