This October, a brand new concept hotel will open its doors in one of London’s most vibrant areas. Located close to bustling Brick Lane and The City, Qbic Hotel London City will offer a cool, affordable, urban experience for business and leisure travellers in the capital’s east end. Challenging the stereotypes of budget hotels Promising to challenge the stereotypes of low … [Read more...]
Buyers need to check out vibrant South West hotels sector – quickly
Buyers are returning to Britain’s buzzing hotels market in search of some Autumn bargains, according to sector specialists at Colliers International. Hotel transactions have risen 28% in the last year as the market shakes off the effects of the Olympic ‘summer that never was’. But potential owners have been warned not to miss out as properties – and prices – begin to move … [Read more...]
Brand management isn’t an Innocent business
Whether you’re in the hospitality or catering sector (or both), you’ll know the importance of brand management; after all, your brand and logo are how your customers and suppliers distinguish you from others. However, do you actually own the rights to your logo, website design and content, and/or any bespoke software your organisation uses? All readers will be answering … [Read more...]
IHG signs Crowne Plaza – London Albert Embankment
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) one of the world’s largest hotel companies has announced the signing of Crowne Plaza® London – Albert Embankment, a first for the brand in London’s Embankment. The hotel is due to open in the spring of 2015. Operating under a franchise agreement with Cannon Corporate UK Ltd, the upscale hotel is a new build property featuring in excess of … [Read more...]
Window on residences at Mandarin Oriental One Hyde Park
Armourcoat has been specified for One Hyde Park: The Residences at Mandarin Oriental. Comprises 86 stunning apartments and three exclusive boutiques within four diamond-shaped pavilions, it is the first Residences at Mandarin Oriental in Europe. With contemporary architecture by Roger Stirk Harbour + Partners, the £250 million project brief was for a landmark development … [Read more...]