Following a soft launch, Sunborn London will officially open to the public on 1 October 2014. The deluxe 4 star yacht hotel is located in the prestigious Royal Victoria Docks and is operated by ISS Facility Services as a Living Wage contract. Sunborn London maintains the charm of a bygone era and the sophistication of a classic sailing yacht with teak wood panelling, a … [Read more...]
Top Secret Hidden Hotel Gems
Hotel goers looking for the very best in UK accommodation need search no more: LateRooms.com has announced the winners of its fifth annual Best Kept Secret Awards. The 13 hotels, nominated by the Great British public and judged by travel experts, have proved themselves to be the best in a variety of quirky categories from Comfiest Bed and Best View, to Best Breakfast and … [Read more...]
Multigenerational travel delivers family business
An interesting article has just appeared from Accor, pointing to the phenomenon of multigenerational travel – and the opportunity that it represents. Recently retired grandparents are keen on treating the kids to a break by taking grandchildren on holidays. So parents have time out…unless they decide to come along for the ride too: Accor identifies multigenerational travel … [Read more...]
The true cost of food waste to UK hotelier
In 2013, the Waste and Resources Action Plan (WRAP), a UK government sponsored organisation, commissioned a study into food waste within the hospitality and food Sector and discovered some interesting facts, for instance; Hotels account for 8% of all meals eaten out which equates to about 613 million meals a year 19% of all the food hotels purchased (by weight) was … [Read more...]
Marriott launches Global Creative and Content Marketing Studio
Marriott International is to form a new global content studio, comprising content development, production and distribution teams, and dedicated to publishing, distributing and sharing digital and filmed content across film, television, online, digital and print distribution platforms. To further the company’s focus on next-generation travellers and drive new business, the … [Read more...]