London - Hotels in Europe recorded positive Q3 2016 results when reported in euro constant currency, according to data from STR. Compared with the three key performance metrics from Q3 2015, Europe reported a 0.5% decrease in occupancy to 77.7%. However, a 2.0% increase in average daily rate (ADR) to EUR119.17 resulted in revenue per available (RevPAR) growth of 1.5% to … [Read more...]
SSP wins 1.5 billion THB (£33 million) new contract in Thailand
SSP Group plc, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, has consolidated its position in the Thai market with a number of new contract wins. At Phuket International Airport, SSP has been awarded a four-year contract to operate eight concepts in the new international Terminal 2. Valued at approximately 1.5 billion THB (£33 million) the … [Read more...]
Premier Inn Reacts to Retaining Which?
Premier Inn has today been named the UK’s top-rated hotel chain for a second consecutive year, having once again achieved the highest score in the annual Which? Hotel Chain Survey. The hotel chain, which has over 740 sites and 60,000 rooms across the UK, was recognised for providing a “first class experience” at “very competitive prices”. Which? members were asked to rate … [Read more...]
Brigid Simmonds comments on Government’s Heathrow Decision
Brigid Simmonds, Chief Executive, British Beer & Pub Association, has commented on the Government’s decision to endorse the recommendation of the Airports Commission and expand Heathrow Airport with a third runway: “We welcome the clarity the Government’s decision today - to endorse the recommendation of the Airports Commission and expand Heathrow – has provided. This is … [Read more...]
Marco Reick joins LEON to help keep people the priority
LEON have taken another step towards creating a culture of wellbeing and personal growth as Marco Reick joins as People Director this week. Co-founder & CEO John Vincent says, “Marco Reick is joining LEON as People Director. I like him. The rest of the LEON family like him. He is going to help us grow big and strong, whilst focusing on the growth and well-being of every … [Read more...]