International real estate advisor Savills has reported that total transaction volumes in the UK hotel market reached £8.1 billion in 2015, the highest level since the £8.3 billion record in 2006. The figure also marks an increase of 31.6% on the £6.1 billion full year total in 2014. Transaction volumes double Transaction volumes in the London hotel market doubled to £3.6 … [Read more...]
Hilton openings in London and Oxford
DoubleTree by Hilton has opened its newest property – DoubleTree by Hilton London – Kensington - joining a further 27 DoubleTree by Hilton hotels in the UK, located just a short walk from some of the city's top attractions. Retaining much of its original 1870s architecture, the hotel features 203 rooms - including four suites - all offering a welcoming and comfortable … [Read more...]
Servest Group acquires Accuro Catering
Facilities management service provider Servest has further expanded its catering division with January’s acquisition of Accuro Catering, part of the Accuro FM Group. Servest has identified the national contract catering company as being a good strategic fit for the expansion of the business. Accuro Catering works with an array of education, hospitals and healthcare clients … [Read more...]
Travelodge to invest £140 million in 19 new hotels in 2016
Travelodge is to open 19 new hotels in 2016, with an investment value of £140 million. This expansion is expected to create 450 new jobs and increase the company’s network to 542 hotels. The new hotels continue the company’s drive to build a greater network for corporate customers. New locations include further hotels in London and in key business locations across the UK … [Read more...]
Pod’s supergrain salad
Our supergrain salad is fresh and filling. With a clever balance of market fresh vegetables and whole grains its designed to release energy slowly to get you through a busy afternoon. We go about developing our recipes with our dedicated food and nutrition team who scour the food scene here in London and worldwide, tasting exceptional and unusual flavours and uncovering … [Read more...]