With January’s chill acting as a constant reminder that we are stuck in the UK during the country’s most depressing month, we really can’t help but let our minds wander to a better place, a place of sun, sea, sand and expertly crafted cocktails. While you might be forgiven for thinking that we are dreaming of the Algarve or the French Riviera, what we are really craving is a … [Read more...]
First luxury hotel to post live customer reviews
Independent hotel operator Hotel La Tour is publishing live, unedited customer reviews gathered by a third party on its website. The company is amongst the first in the luxury hotel market to do so. It is using Feefo, the global feedback engine, to collect feedback from guests; the reviews are then posted on its homepage, enabling prospective customers to make an informed … [Read more...]
UK hotel profits up in 8 out of 12 regions
According to the latest HotStats, the North West is one of eight regions to achieve a year-on-year increase in gross operating profit per available room (GOPPAR) for 2013. Those posting negative year-on-year movements in GOPPAR are Greater London, the East of England, the North East and the West Midlands. North West +6.1% RevPAR In 2013, hoteliers in the North West … [Read more...]
“Feel Good” factor returns but small businesses at risk
According to the latest Begbies Traynor Red Flag Alert for Q4 2013, which monitors the financial health of “Corporate UK”, levels of ‘Critical’ financial distress among UK businesses continued to recover during the final quarter of 2013, as improving business confidence drove strong growth across the UK’s core services sectors and encouraged growing numbers of entrepreneurs to … [Read more...]
The Idle Rocks acquires St Mawes Hotel
Karen and David Richards, owners of The Idle Rocks, have acquired a second hotel property in the Cornish seaside village of St Mawes. The St Mawes Hotel, situated alongside the harbour, is at the hub of the village with an open bar that welcomes all and only 200 yards from The Idle Rocks. The 14 bedroom hotel will be refreshed with a refurbishment planned to finish in time … [Read more...]