Preferred Hotels & Resorts is the world’s largest independent hotel brand representing more than 750 distinctive hotels, resorts, and residences across 85 countries. As Managing Director of Northern Europe a great many of our hotels across the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Scandinavia, come under my remit. At Preferred, we strongly believe the travel industry … [Read more...]
Preferred Hotel Group acquires Beyond Green Travel
Preferred Hotel Group has today announced the acquisition of Beyond Green Travel – a world-renowned leader in providing sustainable tourism services and consulting, founded by ecotourism pioneer and global sustainability expert Costas Christ. Finalised on February 4, 2020, this is the first acquisition by the Ueberroth Family since they purchased Preferred Hotel Group, … [Read more...]
Pension fund acquires Gatwick Airport Hotel commercial ground rent
RPMI Railpen the investment manager for the £30bn railways pension scheme, has acquired the *commercial ground rent secured against a hotel next to Gatwick Airport. The former 185-room property is let on a 150-year lease to Axcel Hospitality Group. Formerly a Travelodge, Axcel Hospitality is to implement a comprehensive high-quality refurbishment of the hotel, … [Read more...]
OYO Hotels reopening procedures
OYO Hotels have new operational procedures in place to prepare for the reopening of hospitality across the UK. New procedures focus on a minimal-touch experience, ensuring stringent levels of hygiene and the ongoing need for social distancing. OYO will also introduce a ‘Sanitised Stays’ tag that will be displayed on online property descriptions, indicating that staff … [Read more...]
NH Hotel Group’s global reopening strategy
NH Hotel Group has launched a plan to gradually reopen its hotels around the world, in line with the easing of restrictions in most countries and with a view to reactivating activity as demand increases. The Company plans to have 55% of its portfolio open during the month of June, around 200 hotels out of the 361 it operates worldwide. Up until now, only 12 properties have … [Read more...]