Hastings Hotels, Northern Ireland’s leading hotel chain, has unveiled its plans for the latest addition to its portfolio which will see a £30M investment and the creation of over 150 new jobs for Belfast. Last month Hastings Hotels announced the purchase of Windsor House, one of the tallest buildings in Ireland, which it will transform into a 200 bedroom hotel, subject to … [Read more...]
2015 Summer Travel Trends
These are the 2015 Summer Travel Trends, reported annually by hotel comparison website trivago.co.uk. and revealing that Edinburgh is now more expensive than London for a hotel stay, 37% of Brits are heading to Spain, and the average one week hotel spend is £1036. Top 10 National Destinations Cardiff has replaced Birmingham in the most popular staycation … [Read more...]
Differences between U.S. male and female travel preferences
A recent survey conducted by global hotel chain Choice Hotels International Inc. reveals the contrasting leisure travel preferences, habits, likes and dislikes between American male and female travellers, as well as their plans to visit Europe this summer. Key findings include: Keen to visit Europe but not sure how long it takes to get there Of those who are travelling … [Read more...]
Serviced Apartment expansion to attract consumers and investors
Savills has forecast that the ongoing expansion of European serviced apartment operators will provide the solution to lack of consumer and investor awareness which has prevented the sector from reaching its full potential so far. The firm’s research found that just 59% of consumers were familiar with serviced apartments and 43% with apart hotels (although slightly higher at … [Read more...]
Pub & Bar Careers launches website
Pubandbarcareers.com, the first inclusive and independent platform championing the industry as a whole, officially launched on Tuesday 23 June. Brand of opportunity and diversity In a presentation delivered to leaders, decision makers and executives from across the industry, CPL CEO, Dan Davies, and CEO of The Perceptions Group, Suzanne Jackson, described the initiative’s … [Read more...]