Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has sold its leasehold interest in The Park Lane Hotel, London to Sir Richard Sutton’s Settled Estates (SRSSE). Starwood will continue to operate the hotel under a new long-term management contract under the Sheraton brand flag. Full renovation “Sir Richard Sutton’s Settled Estates shares Starwood’s vision for The Park Lane … [Read more...]
Easter and warmer weather drives growth in hotel sector
UK hotels have seen a strong month in April as a result of the Easter weekend and warmer weather, according to preliminary figures released by business advisory and accountancy firm, BDO LLP. And both the regions and the capital are expanding at similar rates as 3.4million UK holidaymakers planned a ‘staycation’ over the Easter break, according to figures from … [Read more...]
Caffè Culture delivers visitors and strong interest
Last week’s Caffè Culture Show was, once again, visibly a success when H&C News attended: crowded aisles do not always represent a successful event (quantity over quality), but it was clear that visitors were fully ‘engaged’ both with the exhibitors and their products, and with the Business Theatre and the Taste Experience Stage. Of course, it’s not difficult to revel … [Read more...]
DoubleTree by Hilton London – Chelsea welcomes first guests
DoubleTree by Hilton has opened the doors to its latest upscale London hotel, situated in the heart of Chelsea. Jurys Inn Chelsea has re-branded and will operate as DoubleTree by Hilton London – Chelsea under a franchise agreement with Hilton Worldwide. The hotel will continue to be owned and operated by Jurys Inn and present general manager Anthony Barrett and his dedicated … [Read more...]
Hotels: sellers and buyers get moving
Colliers’ Simon Wells and Peter Brunt have taken on eleven new properties in the West Country in the last three weeks alone, and are busier than ever coping with an unprecedented surge in business as would-be owners scour Wales and the West for new business opportunities. Hotels director Peter Brunt said it was a question of owners taking advantage of the improving market: … [Read more...]