Kew Green has secured seven new management opportunities during the second quarter of 2014, including two Holiday Inn Hotels, four Ramada Encore Hotels and The Grand Brighton. The seven hotels include: The Grand, Brighton (pictured above), a 201 bedroom hotel, which was acquired by a Private Investor in April this year; Four Ramada Encore Hotels, located in … [Read more...]
Serviced apartments supply to increase 10% this year
New serviced apartment openings by many ASAP (Association of Serviced Apartment Providers) members will increase the total UK & Ireland supply by over 1276 apartments this year, representing an impressive 10% growth on the total stock of 13,000 apartments. 70% of the new openings will be in London. The most significant new openings in 2014 include: in London – Go … [Read more...]
Serviced Apartment Summit growth mirrors that of the industry
The Serviced Apartment Summit was launched last year in response to industry demand, and almost doubled in size for 2014, attracting delegates and speakers from as far afield as Australia, Singapore, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, the US, India and across Europe. The Summit – held on 8 and 9 July - begins with a tour of local luxury extended stay properties on the first day, and is … [Read more...]
Titanic Hotel Liverpool launched on the world
Titanic Hotel Liverpool has opened in the heart of Liverpool’s historic docklands. The North Warehouse at Stanley Dock has been completely transformed into a 153 bedroom luxury hotel complete with dedicated restaurant, bar, spa and 1,000 capacity events space. Derelict brick shell transformed Head of Hotel Operations, Ian Wynne, said: “In just little over a year this … [Read more...]
One Group: growing with STK and hotel hospitality
Founded by Brit Jonathan Segal, The One Group is the US hospitality company famed for its STK steak restaurant chain, but not so well known in the UK – a state that looks set to change in the next few years. Speaking at a briefing last week in the ME Hotel in London’s Strand – the One Group runs all the F&B in the hotel – Jonathan Segal outlined plans for the future, as … [Read more...]