Consumers can save an average of £30 a night by booking hotels through an online travel agent rather than directly through the hotel, according to research carried out by hotel price comparison website, Top10.com which revealed: Average savings of 15% booking through online travel agents vs. direct Online travel agent hotel prices were cheaper 71% of the time Savings on … [Read more...]
Dominvs Hospitality acquires key Aberdeen site for 2 hotels
Dominvs Hospitality, the Hospitality arm of the Dominvs Group, has successfully acquired a key hotel site in Aberdeen, the “Oil Capital of Europe”. The £30m acquisition and development forms part of the Groups planned expansion of strategically located branded hotels in key UK cities. The two adjoining hotels will total 251-bedrooms and will be built on the 4 acre plus site … [Read more...]
October ‘strongest month of the year so far’ for hotels
The performance of the UK hotel sector accelerated in October, according to preliminary figures released by business advisory and accountancy firm, BDO LLP. Operators in London and the regions collectively recorded the highest rooms yield growth figures seen so far this year, in a further sign that hotels are contributing to the nascent economic recovery. Regions – yield … [Read more...]
Titchwell Manor appoints Andrew McPherson as GM
Titchwell Manor Hotel and Restaurants has announced the appointment of Andrew McPherson as their new General Manager. Previously director of Norfolk’s renowned pub The Hoste in Burnham Market, Andrew replaces the award-winning hotel’s long standing General Manager Mark Dobby, who has moved on to new challenges after over 10 years of service. Andrew brings with him … [Read more...]
MasterChef winner to speak at HMA Christmas Lunch and Awards
Former MasterChef winner Dhruv Baker (above) will be guest speaker at the Hotel Marketing Association Annual Christmas Lunch at London’s Savoy Hotel on 16 December 2013. Dhruv, who was the series winner in 2010, will be helping to raise money for Springboard, the HMA’s chosen charity at this year’s event. As well as speaking about the charity he will share experiences of how … [Read more...]