InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the signing of four more Holiday Inn hotels in the UK: Holiday Inn Cardiff - North M4 Jct.32, Holiday Inn London - West, Holiday Inn London - Heathrow T5 and Holiday Inn Birmingham North - Cannock. Holiday Inn Cardiff - North M4 Jct.32 The first to open will be Holiday Inn Cardiff - North M4 Jct.32 - opening in just a few … [Read more...]
Event pros see event organising through rose-tinted glasses
A survey conducted by central London venue, Park Crescent Conference Centre (PCCC), has revealed that more than half of event professionals see event management through rose-tinted glasses. The survey, conducted via 300 UK PAs, corporates and event bookers, revealed top mistakes committed in the events industry when choosing a venue. 50% of those surveyed who ran events … [Read more...]
Ex-Land Securities Director establishes Leisure Property Company
Ashley Blake has created the UK’s first leisure sector focused property investment company, Otium Real Estate. Blake is the former head of retail portfolio at Land Securities. He resigned from Land Securities in March after five years running the £4bn retail and leisure portfolio. During his time, he led the REIT’s push into leisure to become the largest investor in the … [Read more...]
Communicating with the Caterers
Students at Marlborough School in Sidcup, Kent have a tool to help them communicate thanks to an iPad donated by Harrison Catering Services, which delivers the school’s food service. Marlborough School is a secondary special school which caters for students with severe, complex and physical learning difficulties. It uses a special app, Proloquo2Go, developed by … [Read more...]
Portsmouth’s highest rated hotel comes to market
One of Portsmouth’s trophy hotels, The Clarence, has been placed on the market by Christie + Co. The Clarence is a relaxing retreat for business and leisure travellers alike, with stylish and elegantly decorated en suite rooms offering all the amenities expected from a luxury venue. Some rooms feature ‘Aqua TV’ allowing guests the unique experience of watching TV in the … [Read more...]