The British Open is over, McIlroy has triumphed, and next up is the Ryder cup at Gleneagles. SKY SPORTS has announced that it will dedicate an entire channel to The 2014 Ryder Cup this Autumn, offering two weeks of non-stop golf including exclusively live coverage of the biggest event in the sport. ‘Sky Sports Ryder Cup’ For the first time ever, Sky Sports 4 will … [Read more...]
Hull plans £42m events, conference + hotel centre
Hull City Council has ambitious plans for a new £42m events, conference centre and four-star hotel complex that will put the city on the UK map as a location for major events, shows and music concerts. Situated in the heart of the city centre, the proposals are part of a 10-year plan to make Hull a world-class visitor destination and to capitalise on its status as UK City of … [Read more...]
Corporate market drives strong hotel growth for June
Business travel coupled with good weather in June has continued to boost regional hotels’ performance, according to preliminary figures released by business advisory and accountancy firm, BDO LLP. Regional hotels June was another strong month in the growth trend experienced by regional hotels recently. While UK tourists made the most of the warm weather, sustained … [Read more...]
Accor reports solid growth in first half 2014 revenue
Business remained favourable in most of the Group’s markets in the first half, with revenue totalling €2,593 million, representing a 2.8% increase (pro forma) on a like-for-like basis and a 1.8% decline as reported. HotelInvest, the Group’s hotel owner and investor unit: Like-for-like revenue up 1.6% to €2,286 million. Good revenue growth in every region except France … [Read more...]
Golf Hotel in Silloth, Cumbria on the market
Fleurets have been instructed by Hopes Auction Company Limited to market the 22 bedroomed Golf Hotel in Silloth, Cumbria at an asking price of £695,000. The manager, Gary Conlan, comments, “I have been running the hotel for three years and have started to make improvements in profitability. I have supervised a refurbishment program of the whole of the first floor, creating … [Read more...]