Topland Group has appointed Lionel Benjamin as Director of Hotels to lead its strategy to build a £1bn hotel business. Benjamin joins from Ability Group where for three-and-a-half-years he headed its hotel and leisure division. Prior to that he was Senior Director of Asset Integration at Hilton Worldwide where he was involved in the sale of 13 Hilton hotels including a … [Read more...]
Carlson Rezidor announces the Radisson Blu Hotel Kingston upon Hull
Carlson Rezidor strengthens its portfolio in the United Kingdom with the Radisson Blu Hotel Kingston upon Hull in conjunction with the developer Manor Property Group. The new-built property will feature 168 guest rooms, is scheduled to open in late 2016, and will bring Carlson Rezidor’s UK & Ireland portfolio to 51 hotels in operation and under development. Radisson Blu is … [Read more...]
Hilton Heathrow T5 introduces ‘Conference To Remember’ package
To celebrate the start of 2014, Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 has launched its exclusive Conference to Remember package. Event organisers booking a new conference or event at the hotel can add some adventure to the boardroom with an adrenaline filled team building activity experience. From skydiving to spa days, the package allows organisers to choose any team … [Read more...]
Travelodge invests £2m in Wembley and Marylebone hotels
Travelodge has announced that two of its prominent London hotels, at Marylebone and Wembley, are to undergo an extensive refurbishment programme to the value of £2million - the biggest investment to date from the programme. This work will start at once, and is part of a £57 million company-wide refurbishment programme in a bid to grow the business, strengthen the brand … [Read more...]
Portfolio of 5 Hiltons goes on sale
Estate Office Property Consultants is acting as sole agents for the disposal of a portfolio of five Hilton Hotels. Four of the hotels are operated and leased to Hilton Hotels with base rent and overage, and one of the hotels is under a management agreement. The portfolio contains 870 rooms across 5 hotels with a total income of circa £8,600,000 (2013): Hyde Park, Central … [Read more...]