Choice Hotels Europe, the company behind the Comfort, Quality and Clarion brands in Europe and part of Choice Hotels International, one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world, has added a third Comfort-brand hotel located in London’s prime SW1 post-code. Located on Belgrave Road and previously independently run as the Central House Hotel, the re-branded Comfort … [Read more...]
Increase in package holidays benefits UK hoteliers
UK hotels are benefiting from a marked increase in demand for holiday packages according to the latest research from the Expedia group, the world’s largest online travel company. Travel demand for holiday packages to the UK increased by a fifth in the first quarter of 2014 when compared to the same period last year. The Expedia group data from Q1 2014 showed that guests … [Read more...]
HMA – The Great PR Debate
Last few places remaining for this informative and entertaining debate on the future of public relations - make Wednesday 21 May a date for your diary! The digital age with new channels of communication such as social media networks, blogs, citizen journalism and online video, means hospitality companies can get their messages to huge audiences when, where and how they want … [Read more...]
Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London opens for business!
The doors to London’s most anticipated and awaited hotel have opened with the unveiling of Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts’ first property in the United Kingdom – the Shangri-La Hotel, At the Shard. Celebrating Shangri-La’s Asian heritage, the hotel’s opening ceremony began with the traditional ‘awakening of the lion’ and a colourful dance procession, which was followed by the … [Read more...]
Take tea with Starwood Hotels in London
The Park Lane Hotel and Le Meridien Piccadilly have decided to mark two high profile London exhibitions – with special, celebratory afternoon tea menus. Hats at the Ready! In celebration of the Victoria and Albert Museum’s Wedding Dresses 1775 – 2014 exhibition, The Park Lane Hotel, London has created a very special Wedding Dresses Afternoon Tea. Available from 3rd May to … [Read more...]