The number of hotel rooms in London is expected to grow by 12 per cent over the next three years according to new data compiled by London & Partners and AM:PM, with the increase being driven by an uplift in budget and five star hotel accommodation across the capital. These new properties and hotel extensions will add 17,769 more rooms across the capital over the same … [Read more...]
Guernsey welcomes boutique hotel Ziggurat
Guernsey’s newest boutique property Ziggurat is now open, sitting in a privileged position overlooking the island’s capital of St Peter Port and offering unbeatable views over its historic harbour and out to sea. The Moroccan-inspired design hotel adds a fresh and fashionable choice to the island’s accommodation offering for the first time, as well as new nightlife options with … [Read more...]
Hotel performance up in London for October
STR Global’s preliminary October 2015 data for London, England, indicates significant increases in several key performance metrics. Based on daily data from October, London reported: increases in supply (+1.8%) and demand (+2.2%); a 0.4% increase in occupancy to 87.8%; an 11.9% increase in average daily rate to GBP159.29; and a 12.3% increase in revenue per available … [Read more...]
The Gold Service Scholarship announces Regional Finalists
The Gold Service Scholarship has announced the names of the 24 Regional Finalists for the 2016 Gold Service Scholarship competition. The top 24 entrants have been invited to attend the Regional Final taking place on Monday, 30 November at the Langham Hotel. The Regional Finalists will be required to complete a series of service tasks and will be judged by a panel of leading … [Read more...]
BURGER KING launches Christmas menu and packaging
BURGER KING has announced it will roll out new festive product offerings and limited-edition Christmas packaging in the UK and select locations in Europe, the US, Latin America and Asia. The Christmas packaging range celebrates the season with reindeer and mistletoe-clad coffee cups, Santa’s belly-inspired sandwich wraps, joyful takeaway bags and even a few holiday-themed … [Read more...]