This Bank Holiday weekend more Britons look set to get away to enjoy the last of the summer 2014, despite the lukewarm temperatures. Travelodge, which has 500 hotels, has reported it has experienced a double digit increase in room bookings for this Bank Holiday compared to last year – when temperatures hit 27C. City and coastal breaks Interestingly, Travelodge data … [Read more...]
Macdonald Aviemore £600K Activity Centre for kids
Every moment will be an adventure. That’s the promise awaiting children and teenagers of all ages as the world-class four-star Macdonald Aviemore Resort in the Scottish Highlands opens its brand new, £600,000 state of the art Aviemore Activity Centre. For 2 to 16 year olds Featuring nine interconnected ‘play’ zones over 1500 square metres, each age specific zone is … [Read more...]
Flemings Mayfair appoints Henrik Muehle as GM
Flemings Mayfair has appointed Henrik Muehle as the new General Manager of the privately owned boutique hotel in London. Founded in 1851, the 129-room luxury property is one of only a handful of family-owned hotels in the capital, as well as one of the oldest. Joining from the five-star St James’s Hotel and Club in Mayfair, where he oversaw the successful operation of 60 … [Read more...]
Small Energy Changes deliver Big Savings for Hospitality
Hotel and restaurant owners across the UK could significantly reduce their energy use by making simple changes to the way they run their business, according to npower small business. In partnership with Quality in Tourism, the assessment service for accommodation providers, npower’s first-ever Energy Saving Week for the tourism industry will provide advice and tips on how … [Read more...]
Sale of Fairmont St Andrews Hotel and Golf Resort
CBRE Hotels has confirmed that the Fairmont St Andrews Hotel and Golf Resort, Scotland, has been sold for approximately £32.4m to Kennedy Wilson Europe Real Estate Plc. The upscale Fairmont St Andrews, Scotland is located in St Andrews – the “home of golf”. Located on the coastline of the breathtakingly beautiful St Andrews Bay, this purpose built resort with two golf … [Read more...]