St James’s Hotel Group Limited has acquired 14 hotels across England from Forestdale Hotels Limited (in administration). The 14 hotels are unbranded three star hotels well situated in strongly performing locations, such as Bath, Cambridge, Bristol, and Winchester, the New Forest and the Cotswolds. The Group employs 600 people and has annual revenue of around £18 million. … [Read more...]
Buell Group goes for growth and launches Buell Connections
The Buell Group has further strengthened its position as the most comprehensive advisory and service resource for the hospitality and leisure industries with the appointment of five new Business Associates and five new Business Partners. The new Business Associates are: Charles Prew - who joins as Managing Director, Hotels and advisor to the Buell Board. Charles has … [Read more...]
Hospitality property owners set to lose millions in unclaimed tax relief
UK commercial property owners are sitting on an estimated £1bn in unclaimed tax relief, according to capital allowances specialists, Catax Solutions. But a sizeable proportion of that unclaimed tax relief is going to be lost forever, starting on 1 April 2014 when the 2012 Finance Bill will finally be implemented following a 2-year transition period. For any individual or … [Read more...]
Top 10 Afternoon Tea Sandwiches revealed
According to a new survey, the nation’s favourite afternoon tea sandwich is smoked salmon and cream cheese on granary bread. The poll, conducted by AfternoonTea.co.uk, also revealed that the cucumber sandwich, which is traditionally associated with afternoon tea, was the preferred filling for just 8% of participants. Keith Newton, Founder and Managing Director of … [Read more...]
Red Carnation Hotels announce exclusive benefits for members of Maiden Voyage
Red Carnation Hotels has announced – and coinciding with the upcoming International Women’s Day on 8th March – that its London based five and four star properties have received the Maiden Voyage seal of approval. Rooms and suites at these properties can now be booked via the Maiden Voyage website, giving members access to exclusive Red Carnation benefits. Designed as an online … [Read more...]