Robert’s appointment will help MEININGER deliver its objective of establishing a presence in all key cities in the UK including London, Manchester and Edinburgh. MEININGER hotels currently operates 16 hotels in 10 European cities. Robert Seeley is a founding director of RSR Properties, a real estate investment advisory firm focused on the UK, where he has been instrumental … [Read more...]
Qbic Hotels wins Global eMarketing Award
Qbic Hotels took the 2014 TRAVELCLICK eMarketer of the Year Award at the glittering HSMAI Adrian Awards in New York at the end of February. TRAVELCLICK, the leader in hotel ecommerce solutions, sponsored the eMarketer of the Year competition in partnership with the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) and the Adrian Awards, now in its 58th … [Read more...]
Hotel Operators urged to ‘check-out’ their Business Rates
Colliers International reports that hotel operators could claim up to £145,000 per hotel, on overpaid business rates, by lodging their appeal by the 31 March deadline. Colliers analysed the number of hotel assessments in each region nationally along with the total rateable value (RV), and the results, based on Colliers’ success rate of a 12.5% reduction, shows savings … [Read more...]
Starwood Hotels & Resorts to add 40 hotels in Europe
From IHIF in Berlin, Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced it is on track to open more than 40 new hotels and resorts across Europe in the next five years, expanding its portfolio by almost 30% with openings in both fast-growing and established markets. “2014 was a record year of deal signings for Starwood in Europe with consistent, sustainable high-quality portfolio … [Read more...]
BaxterStorey baristas in the UK Barista Championships semi-final
Three employees from BaxterStorey, the UK’s leading independent food service specialist, have been named among the Top 20 baristas in the UK and been selected to compete in the semi-final of the UK Barista Championship 2015 next week. BaxterStorey is the only foodservice catering company to compete in the finals. Café Manager at BaxterStorey, Don Altizo, will compete … [Read more...]