More than 60% of Britons that steal from hotels do so because they don’t consider it stealing or believe hotels expect them to take things, according to a survey of 1,000 people by flight booking company Just The Flight. The survey, which aimed to uncover attitudes towards stealing from hotels, could provide guidance for hoteliers wishing to reduce expenses caused by … [Read more...]

The largest and most prestigious annual gathering of like-minded hospitality practitioners in the UK – providing information, education and inspiration – is to be held on Thursday 20 November 2014, at the Sofitel London Heathrow at Terminal 5. A new in-depth approach, supported by the latest technology, to putting the biggest challenges currently facing hospitality finance, … [Read more...]

PPHE Hotel Group, which together with its subsidiaries owns, leases, develops, operates and franchises full service upscale and lifestyle hotels in major gateway cities and regional centres, predominantly in Europe, has announced its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2014. As the financials below indicate, the Group has enjoyed strong results, with … [Read more...]

DoubleTree by Hilton is celebrating the opening of the latest addition to its growing London portfolio – the brand’s 10th hotel in the capital area. DoubleTree by Hilton London – Islington is located in the heart of fashionable Islington, offering an ideal base for exploring London’s many attractions. The stylish property marks the brand’s 10,000th room in Europe, and joins … [Read more...]

The Stafford London has been accepted into membership of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the worldwide luxury collection of independent hotels and resorts and a brand of Preferred Hotel Group, as of 10 September, 2014. For more than 45 years, Preferred Hotels® & Resorts has represented the very best in refined travel, defined by anticipatory service, personalized guest … [Read more...]