The latest UK hotels bulletin from international real estate advisor Savills predicts Chinese investors will increase their share of global cross border hotel acquisitions from the current level of 4% to 10% by 2017. The firm believes that the Asia Pacific regions and the UK, namely London, are set to benefit the most from this growing investment in line with the expansion … [Read more...]
Sleeperz Hotel to open in £1bn Dundee waterfront development
Sleeperz Hotels, the innovative UK budget hotel company, is to open its fourth UK hotel in partnership with Dundee City Council, as part of a £1bn regeneration of Dundee’s waterfront and railway station. Sleeperz Hotel Dundee will be a 120 bedroom property in a stylish curved concourse above a new £22m redeveloped rail station, with panoramic views over the River Tay and onto … [Read more...]
Famous Hydros comes together as Crieff expands
Crieff Hydro, Scotland’s oldest registered trading company, has announced that it has agreed terms to acquire two well-known Borders hotels from McMillan Hotels later this month. The new acquisitions, Peebles Hydro (above) and the Park Hotel in Peebles offer the Company an opportunity to establish a presence in the Borders area, bringing the experience, expertise and ethos of … [Read more...]
LateRooms.com app provides a world of hotels in your pocket
LateRooms.com is releasing a brand new mobile app that allows users to browse and book over 65,000 properties quickly and easily. The app, out now, is available for both iPhone and Android users, offers a seamless booking journey and is free to download. Fast with seamless compatibility with user’s device The app has been created from the ground up for the latest version of … [Read more...]
Stephen Rey promoted to Executive Chef at Lancaster London
In his new role, Stephen will oversee the kitchens of the hotel, which is one of the largest banqueting venues in Europe. Lancaster London is also passionate about sustainability, offering nose-to-tail dining for up to 3,000 guests. Since joining the Lancaster London in March 2013, Stephen has provided mentoring, coaching and succession planning to the Culinary department. … [Read more...]