It has now been five months since the now-defunct Office of Fair Trading (OFT) released its ruling on pricing practices in the UK hotel market. To recap, the result of the OFT’s investigation, spanning over three years and with implications for all parties in the UK hotel marketplace, was to permit the discounting of sale rates by any party within their own closed groups of … [Read more...]
EVEN Hotels announces Cork & Kale F & B concept
EVEN Hotels, InterContinental Hotels Group’s newest brand, created to meet the needs of wellness-minded travelers, is introducing the Cork & Kale™ food and beverage platform focused on simple, natural and good ingredients. The F&B platform is based on the EVEN brand’s commitment to offering guests a variety of healthy and great tasting menu options that elevate their … [Read more...]
Hotel franchising set to grow across Europe
Europe is likely to see a greater proportion of branded hotels coming on stream as the concept of franchising gathers pace amongst hotel operators in the region. Until now, the uptake of franchise agreements in Europe has been relatively slow. However, according to a new report from global hotel consultancy HVS, an increasing recognition of the strength of a hotel brand and … [Read more...]
Spectacular Skeabost Country House Hotel, Skye for sale
Isle of Skye’s Skeabost Country House Hotel, a 14-bedroom hotel with 23 acres of own ground and the home to one of the island’s two golf courses, is set to change hands. Selling agent Colliers International is inviting offers around £650,000 for the property, which was originally built for the MacDonalds as a Victorian hunting lodge. Located on the edge of Loch Snizort, a few … [Read more...]
Accor announces Mercure London Hyde Park Hotel
Accor has announced it will open a 78 room hotel under its Mercure brand in Talbot Square, London. The hotel is situated in a prime location close to Hyde Park and Paddington Station (the main central London terminus for express trains to Heathrow Airport). Mercure London Hyde Park hotel will be operated under a franchise agreement with the property owner, London Town Hotels … [Read more...]