glh, the London-based global hotel subsidiary of the Singapore-listed GuocoLeisure Group, has teamed up with BT Wi-Fi to launch its fast, free unlimited and one click to connect Wi-Fi service for all guests and visitors across glh. Properties. Thistle guests use 1 billion minutes of Wi-Fi in 2013 Demand for Wi-Fi in hotels is rising, with Thistle guests using over 1 … [Read more...]
OFT clears way for discounts on hotel rooms
The Office of Fair trading (OFT) has accepted formal commitments from two of the UK's largest online travel agents, Booking.com B.V. (Booking.com) and Expedia Inc (Expedia), together with InterContinental Hotels Group plc (IHG), which will enable online travel agents (OTAs) and hotels to offer discounts on rates for hotel rooms. The commitments mean that all OTAs and hotels … [Read more...]
Travelodge to invest £100 million and create 1,000 jobs in 2014
Travelodge is investing £100 million into its business this year and creating 1,000 jobs across the country as it continues its expansion beyond its traditional roadside hotel network into more key city centre and leisure locations. The brand will open 15 new hotels, as part of a £100 million investment in extending the chain, which now has more than 500 hotels across the … [Read more...]
Half term hotel prices up as much as 58%
Following one father’s complaint about holiday prices during the 2014 February half term, hotel comparison website www.trivago.co.uk decided to find out which UK destinations are the worst culprits. Ambleside the worst offender! Based on 50 UK towns and cities, Cumbria’s Ambleside is the worst offender, with hotel prices up 58 per cent this February half term. One night … [Read more...]
Hyatt announces Hyatt Place London Heathrow/Hayes
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement with Magill Investments Limited for a Hyatt Place hotel close to London Heathrow Airport. Hyatt Place London Heathrow/Hayes is the second Hyatt Place hotel under development in Europe, joining Hyatt Place Zurich Airport. Opening in spring 2015, Hyatt Place London Heathrow/Hayes will … [Read more...]