One of Portsmouth’s trophy hotels, The Clarence, has been placed on the market by Christie + Co. The Clarence is a relaxing retreat for business and leisure travellers alike, with stylish and elegantly decorated en suite rooms offering all the amenities expected from a luxury venue. Some rooms feature ‘Aqua TV’ allowing guests the unique experience of watching TV in the … [Read more...]
Education meets Enterprise: pupils run Holiday Inn Express Burnley
Business leaders and specially invited guests from across Europe and Lancashire enjoyed hotel hospitality with a difference when pupils from a Burnley school took over the running of the townʼs Holiday Inn Express for the day. Students run hotel using hospitality and language skills Students aged 13-16 from Sir John Thursby Community College were given the task of running … [Read more...]
David Guile steps down as Macdonald Hotels’ Chief Executive
Macdonald Hotels Ltd has announced that David Guile has decided to step down from his position as chief executive after 6 years in the position and 13 years of dedicated and loyal service with the company. During David’s time as chief executive the financial performance of the company improved year on year despite the difficult economic conditions. In addition, the company was … [Read more...]
Mixed June hotel performance for London
STR Global’s preliminary June data for London indicate mixed hotel performance. Based on daily data from June, London reported: increases in supply (2.4 percent) and demand (0.5 percent); 1.8-percent decline in occupancy to 87.7 percent; 1.5-percent increase in average daily rate to GBP161.80; 0.4-percent decrease in revenue per available room to GBP141.87. “The … [Read more...]
Belstead Brook Hotel, Ipswich on the market
Leisure property specialist Fleurets are marketing the freehold Belstead Brook Hotel for an asking price of £2.5 million. The property boasts numerous features which include 88 en-suite bedroom hotel, restaurant, conference and wedding facilities, garden bar, and well equipped leisure club with serene indoor pool. Will Thomas of Fleurets comments, “This is a unique … [Read more...]