The Independent Hotel Show 2014 is welcoming respected writer and feared restaurant critic AA Gill for a morning’s breakfast round table discussion, led by management consultant, author and broadcaster, Peter York. Taking place at Olympia West on 21 and 22 October, the Independent Hotel Show is a two-day event targeted at independently minded hoteliers eager to build and … [Read more...]
Oakwood opens London serviced apartments
Oakwood Worldwide, the leading global provider of corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, has recently added Oakwood Great Tower Street to its growing portfolio of properties in London. The newly refurbished apartment building offers nine fully furnished one- and two-bedroom apartments, designed specifically with the comfort and convenience of the business traveller … [Read more...]
HOAX Liverpool awarded best youth accommodation
Starboard Hotels’ has received the award for the Best Youth Accommodation from the Global Youth Travel Awards 2014 for HOAX Liverpool. This follows HOAX’ recent accolade as ‘Hippest’ UK Hostel. The Best Youth Accommodation award was attributed to Starboard’s flagship boutique hostel, HOAX Liverpool, in recognition of its commitment to providing young travellers with … [Read more...]
UK provides most attractive investment opportunities for hotel industry
The UK beat Spain and Germany to be voted the most attractive place in Europe for investment opportunities in the hotel industry last week, when over 160 industry professionals came together at Berwin Leighton Paisner’s (BLP) annual Hotels Conference. Hosted at the law firm’s offices in the City, 44% of voters perceived the UK as having the most attractive investment … [Read more...]
Getting social with Clink Hostel’s new app
Clink Hostels is the world’s first hostel to have created its own social app: Clink Social. What is it? This app is designed to be the perfect accessory for anyone travelling to and around: share London experiences with other Clinkers, build your own travel itineraries, get inside city tips from Clink staff, catch up with new friends once you’ve left. You can … [Read more...]