A brace of top notch Cotswolds hotels on the market with Colliers International could provide would-be proprietors with all-year round businesses in ideal locations within the West’s thriving hospitality sector. The Lansdowne Villa Guest House (above) in the Cotswolds honeypot of Bourton-on-the-Water, and the five-star Cleeve Hill House (below) near Cheltenham are both on the … [Read more...]
Dalata Hotel Group acquires 2 Dublin hotels
Dalata Hotel Group plc is to acquire two hotels in Dublin City Centre, the first acquisitions by the Group since its March 2014 flotation. Maldron Hotel Parnell Square The Company has agreed to acquire the freehold interest in the Maldron Hotel, Parnell Square, Dublin 1 for a consideration of €15.3 million. It is expected that the transaction will complete in August … [Read more...]
Starwood introduces Aloft and Element brands in Tobacco Dock London
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide plans to expand its rapidly growing Aloft and Element brands with the signing of a dual-hotel development in London. Scheduled to open in early 2017, the new-build Aloft and Element hotels will offer an exciting range of accommodation in the heart of the historic Tobacco Dock area of East London. Aloft London Tobacco Dock will be the … [Read more...]
Theo Paphitis urges small hospitality businesses to train for Independents’ Day
With less than a month to go until Independents’ Day 2014, Theo Paphitis, long time star of the BBC’s Dragons’ Den, Chairman of Ryman Stationery and Robert Dyas and founder of the lingerie brand Boux Avenue, has thrown his weight behind the campaign and urged small hospitality businesses to make use of the training on offer in preparation for the day. Independents’ Day … [Read more...]
The best restaurant in Scotland? It’s an Indian!
For the first time an Indian establishment has been named the best restaurant in Scotland. But judges of the Catering in Scotland Excellence (CIS) Awards said of Edinburgh’s Mithas: “When you visit, it is advisable to leave whatever you think or know about Indian dining at the door.” Adding that, “It offers great locally sourced ingredients, creative and consistently good … [Read more...]