The Greene King Leisure Spending Tracker reports that improved weather and the long Easter weekend have contributed to strong growth in British household leisure spending during April. This is also reflected in other recently published national economic data for the month. Average household leisure spending in April was £215, up 8% compared to March 2014, the highest levels … [Read more...]
Accor ‘one of the UK’s Best workplaces’
The world’s biggest hotel operator, Accor, has been recognised by The Great Place to Work Institute as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for the third year running. Accor employ over 5,200 people in the UK, operating over 200 hotels under well known brands such as ibis, Novotel and Sofitel. Thomas Dubaere, Managing Director, Accor UK & Ireland said: “We want all of our … [Read more...]
PR is not dead and social media is enhancing PR operations
A survey of PR practitioners has found that 98% believe that social media has enhanced PR operations and has changed the way that PR’s engage with journalists and clients. Eighty six per cent of the respondents said they used social media to engage with journalists and 72% said it had helped to forge closer relationships with them. Only 25%* agreed that the PR function was … [Read more...]
McAleer & Rushe seeks planning for 250-bed Newcastle hotel
McAleer & Rushe has submitted plans to Newcastle City Council for a £100m mixed-use scheme including a new hotel, student accommodation, offices, shops and restaurants on the site of Newgate Street shopping centre in Newcastle. The 60s buildings will be demolished to make way for a 250-bed hotel, with around 30,000sq ft space for retail, restaurant and leisure uses on the … [Read more...]
Giggs and Neville kick off at Hotel Football
Hotel Football beside Manchester United’s Old Trafford Stadium may not be ready for guests just yet, but it seems it’s ready for football! During a visit to the site, the venture from GG Hospitality, company directors Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville, alongside Philip Neville, Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt, challenged members of the construction team to a surprise five-a-side match. … [Read more...]