Jurys Inn Liverpool is undergoing a £2 million refurbishment programme to completely transform the hotel and enhance its facilities for new and existing business and leisure guests. The 310 bedroom hotel, centrally located beside Albert Dock, is undergoing significant refurbishment including: Refurbishment of all 310 bedrooms and introduction of the new bespoke DREAM … [Read more...]
Lumley Castle appoints new director of sales
A former Barclays business leader has been appointed director of sales at a top North East hotel. Tina Lowes, from Sunderland, who worked at director level for the bank as head of premier and small business for the North East, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, has joined the team at Lumley Castle Hotel, Chester-le-Street. In her new role, Tina, will be tasked with introducing … [Read more...]
Major refurbishment for Edinburgh apartments
A major refurbishment project will soon get underway at a serviced apartment complex in the heart of Scotland’s capital city. Princes Street Suites will undergo a £350,000 makeover over the coming weeks, with each apartment given new décor and furniture. Each of the building’s 37 apartments will be fitted with new furnishings. New bathrooms, carpets and artwork will also be … [Read more...]
BHA wins top prize for Hospitality and Tourism Lobby day
British Hospitality Association (BHA) members are celebrating after winning a prestigious award for its ground-breaking Westminster Hospitality and Tourism day. In September 2015 the Association organised the first ever Hospitality and Tourism Day at Westminster. It saw more than 120 BHA members and MPs get together for a single lobby day in Parliament. At an awards … [Read more...]
Encouraging start to the year for Glasgow and Edinburgh hotels whilst challenges steepen in Aberdeen
The monthly LJ Forecaster Scottish Intercity Report, from tourism market research specialists LJ Research, tracking city centre hotel performance in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen, showed a robust start of the year for hotels in Scotland’s two largest cities and steepening challenges for Aberdeen hoteliers. Growing by 2.1% compared to last year, demand for accommodation was … [Read more...]