With London’s profitability bouncing back with positive year-on-year comparison in August, the UK Provinces go from strength to strength with gross operating profit per available room (GOPPAR) showing double digit growth, and West Midlands hoteliers recording an 11.1% surge in this metric, according to the latest HotStats report. Simultaneous increases of 8.2% in average … [Read more...]
Four Seasons Hotel for Ten Trinity Square, London
Multinational investor and developer Reignwood Group and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts have announced plans to breathe new life into Ten Trinity Square, one of London’s most iconic buildings, by transforming the property into a luxury hotel and residential development. Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square Following a meticulous restoration by a team of … [Read more...]
AA Hospitality Awards 2014: the winners
The AA Hospitality Awards are amongst the most prestigious of their kind, and last night saw an enthusiastic gathering hear this year’s results, hosted by TV presenter Fiona Bruce, who shared some of her hospitality experiences –good and bad – whilst making clear her delight in the ‘good’. Chefs’ Chef of the Year Award Nathan Outlaw Lifetime Achievement Award Was … [Read more...]
SOFHT Mock Trial & Exhibition
“It is an opportunity to gain some of the experience without the pain of an actual summons – why miss that sort of experience?” Jonathon Bayne, SOFHT Events Director Organised by the Society of Food Hygiene and Technology in association with Greenwoods Solicitors LLP & 6 Pump Court Chambers Have you or one of your colleagues ever been questioned under PACE or been … [Read more...]
‘No’ vote delivers Redefine International acquisition in Edinburgh
Redefine International, the income focused UK Real Estate Investment Trust has purchased the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Edinburgh's city centre for £25.27 million, representing a net initial yield of approximately 6.9%. The Hotel provides 138 bedrooms which have recently been extensively refurbished to provide high quality flexible accommodation appealing to both business … [Read more...]