Hotel comparison website trivago.co.uk will host a free webinar on Tuesday 16 September 2014 on the subject of The Importance of Images in the Traveller’s Decision. The webinar, which will take place at 15:00 GMT, is trivago’s second international webinar aimed specifically at hotel owners and managers. In The Importance of Images in the Traveller’s Decision, Natalie Gardner … [Read more...]
Voting opens for the 2014 Smith Hotel Awards
Boutique hotel experts Mr & Mrs Smith have launched the Smith Hotel Awards 2014, giving hotel lovers everywhere the chance to celebrate the world’s most stylish stays across a range of categories: Best Hotel Pool • Sexiest Bedroom in the World • Best-Dressed Hotel Hottest Hotel Bar • Best Spa Hotel • Best Hotel Restaurant • Best for Families The Eco Award • Best Budget … [Read more...]
Liverpool now 11th most popular holiday destination
Hotels across Liverpool have witnessed an impressive 153% rise in the number of holiday trips, according to new VisitEngland tourism figures. The city has risen from the 42nd most popular holiday destination in England to the 11th in just five years and local hoteliers believe it is a direct result of the city’s on-going investment schemes and attractions. City … [Read more...]
St James’s Hotels buys Falcon Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon
St James’s Hotel Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Somerston Group, has acquired The Legacy Falcon Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon from the Administrators of Noblelarge Limited, Grant Thornton. The four star hotel, with a frontage dating back to the late 15th century, is situated in Chapel Street close to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. It provides 83 bedrooms, seven … [Read more...]
Dalata Hotel Group announces strong half year, more acquisitions
Dalata Hotel Group plc, the largest hotel operator in Ireland, has announced its half year results for the six months ended 30 June 2014. Highlights Successful completion of IPO in March raising €256m net of costs Strong operating performance with revenue up 31% on H1 2013 EBITDA up from €0.9m in H1 2013 to €2.4m in H1 2014 Completed acquisitions of Maldron Hotel … [Read more...]