Current Government figures show that electric cars will increase to 1.2 million by 2020, but will visitors and guests be able to charge their cars? Lancaster London now offers two electric car charging points as part of the hotel’s commitment to good environmental practices. Parking and charging is free for guests with electric cars staying at the hotel overnight. The … [Read more...]
LateRooms.com new corporate offering for business booking
Three brand new packages of complimentary corporate benefits have been launched today by LateRooms.com to help make Britain’s business trips even better. With new account levels and partnerships with third parties such as NCP, corporate customers can choose benefits and amenities that are personal to their needs and will save time and money when away on business. Self … [Read more...]
Starwood announces Ban on Shark Fin in all hotels worldwide
As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. will no longer procure shark fin in any of its nearly 1,200 hotels or 1,300 restaurants around the world. The company has committed to completely eliminating the consumption of shark fin, without exception, in all restaurants and food and beverage services across its global … [Read more...]
Enterprise Inns: standing still?
Enterprise Inns plc (ETI) has issued its Interim Management Statement for the 18 weeks to 1 February 2014 and describes performance as ‘encouraging and in line with our expectations’. However, LFL net income only rose by 1% against easy comparative figures of -4.4% last year when bad weather was particularly damaging. Combined with ongoing declines in wet-led pub volumes and … [Read more...]
Holiday Inn Express leads IHG’s growth across UK and Ireland
InterContinental Hotels Group has announced another step forward in the UK & Ireland with the signing of three more Holiday Inn Express® hotels: Holiday Inn Express® Grimsby, Holiday Inn Express® Dublin – City Centre and Holiday Inn Express® Middlesbrough – Centre Square. The Holiday Inn Express brand is leading the company’s growth in this priority market. The first of … [Read more...]