Travelodge is helping to evoke the spirit of Christmas by continuing with its own festive tradition: offering a free room to couples called Mary and Joseph during the 12 days of Christmas. The ‘gift’ of a free night’s is to make up for the hotel industry not having any rooms left on Christmas Eve over 2,000 years ago when Mary and Joseph had to spend the night in a … [Read more...]
Topland Group acquires Menzies Hotels portfolio
One of Europe's largest private property companies, The Topland Group, has acquired the Menzies Hotels portfolio brought to the market in the summer, and sold by specialist property adviser Christie + Co. Following a fast-track sales process and against strong competition, Topland Group acquired the hotels for a price in excess of the £80 million being sought for the … [Read more...]
Soulton Hall hotel saves thousands with heat pump technology
Historic Soulton Hall in Wem, Shropshire, has replaced traditional fossil fuels with two Stiebel Eltron ground source heat pumps, generating green hot water and heating for the 30-room manor house and the coach house. Saving £10,000+ each year Having previously used oil and electricity, Soulton Hall is now saving more than £10,000 each year in fuel costs, as well as … [Read more...]
Andaz Goes Ape: window display with a difference
Andaz Liverpool Street London is making a real festive impact with the launch of Andaz Goes Ape, a collaboration with iconic Old Spitalfields Market, Ravensbourne College and local artist, Bobby Patmore. As readers can see, the window display is sure to become a ‘destination’ in the coming weeks – and looks set to lure visitors in to explore further... The Andaz giant golden … [Read more...]
Dorsett Hospitality wins planning for Matrix building, Aldgate
Dorsett Hospitality International has received re-development planning permission from The City of London Corporation to drop-down and rebuild The Matrix building located at 9 Aldgate which flanks the Aldgate tube station and the 18th century St Botolph Church into a hotel to be known as Dorsett City, London - the group’s second hotel in London. Landmark building “This is … [Read more...]