According to STR Global preliminary daily data from December, London showed positive growth in the following key performance indicators: • increases in supply (+1.3 percent) and demand (+4.4 percent); • +3.0-percent increase in occupancy to 76.3 percent; • +6.4-percent increase in average daily rate to GBP134.95; • +9.6-percent rise in revenue per available room to … [Read more...]
Cristal International Standards launched to tackle hotel brand inconsistency
International hotel auditing company Check Safety First is launching its new trade arm, Cristal International Standards, to help hotel groups tackle the problem of managing brand consistency. Whatever the location, guests rely on the knowledge that one hotel will deliver the same level of service they experienced at another from the same group. By delivering audit-based … [Read more...]
LateRooms.com increases commission by 13%
LateRooms.com (part of industry major Tui Travel) has increased its commission charges from 15% to 17% - a rise of over 13%. A spokesman commented: “Our first increase in commission rates since May 2010 is a result of the increased investment required to drive the digital improvements necessary in order for us to continue driving the highest number of guests possible … [Read more...]
Lancaster London appoints Axelle Besson F&B manager
Axelle Besson has been promoted to Food & Beverage Manager at Lancaster London. In her new role, Axelle will oversee the Food & Beverage Department of the hotel, including the 2AA rosette restaurants: Nipa Thai, an authentic Thai restaurant and Island Grill, which has been also awarded 3 stars by the Sustainable Restaurant Association for the second year. Prior to … [Read more...]
easyHotel Glasgow opens ahead of schedule
easyHotel, the budget hospitality chain owned by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou opens its new Glasgow hotel on 16 January - two weeks ahead of schedule. The revised opening date has been made possible by earlier than expected completion of formalities including appointment of contractors and recruitment of staff. Room rates start from £15 per night Sunday to Friday and £19 per … [Read more...]