Accor has announced it will open a 216 room hotel under its Pullman brand at the Kings Dock, on Liverpool’s world-famous waterfront during the summer of 2015. The second Pullman brand hotel in the UK, the upscale hotel will be operated by Branded Hotel Management (“BHM”), under a franchise agreement and forms part of a new development at the Kings Dock. The first UK Pullman … [Read more...]
Jens Hallman appointed GM of Radisson Blu Hotel, Manchester Airport
The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has appointed Jens Hallman as the new General Manager of the flagship Radisson Blu Hotel, Manchester Airport. “Jens is a real asset to the team in Manchester. He brings with him a wealth of experience and his proven track record is second to none. I’m confident the hotel will go from strength to strength under Jens’ leadership” says Malcolm … [Read more...]
Guest-friendly art maps from Grosvenor House Apartments
With some of London’s best art galleries on the doorstep, Grosvenor House Apartments by Jumeirah Living has launched three brand new art maps to help guests explore the city’s artistic gems. Each map provides a fun, illustrative summary of galleries, sculptures and art-focused restaurants so guests can discover the city’s artistic delights. With three different foldable … [Read more...]
London Heathrow Hotel checks in at over £70 million
Savills has sold the hotel investment of Park Inn Hotel & Conference Centre, London Heathrow to AXA REIM for circa £72 million, representing a net initial yield of 5.9%. The sale was conducted on behalf of Simon Appell, Alastair Beveridge and Anne O’Keefe of Zolfo Cooper, the joint administrators of Dania Properties Heathrow Ltd. The 895 bedroom, four star hotel and … [Read more...]
PPHE Hotel Group secures funding for new London Hotel
PPHE Hotel Group Limited, which owns, leases, develops, operates and franchises full service upscale and lifestyle hotels in major gateway cities and regional centres, has announced that - following the completion of its acquisition of a prime site located near Waterloo London ("Hercules House") in June 2013 - it has nowobtained planning permission for the redevelopment of the … [Read more...]