Travelodge Birmingham Aston Opens for Business
Visitors to Birmingham can now enjoy a great value stay in Aston thanks to Travelodge's new 111-room hotel in Aston, Birmingham which opened its doors on Monday.
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2027 Opening Planned for Radisson RED at Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham
Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the signing of Radisson RED Birmingham Edgbaston Stadium, located at one of the leading cricket grounds in the UK. The new hotel, set to open in 2027, joins Radisson Hotel Group's rapid growing portfolio in the UK and Ireland, which now includes more than 70 hotels in operation and under development in the region.
Birmingham Hotel Market: Setting Up to Knock It Out of the Park
The Magic City, so named because its soil contains the three elements needed to produce iron, was able to steel itself against long-term hospitality demand loss in 2020 better than many hotel markets across the U.S. The city’s proximity to outdoor demand generators, its rapidly growing sports entertainment industry, and the dedicated work of local municipal offices and aid organizations were all important factors that supported the swift recovery of Birmingham hotels.
By Brett Testa, Senior Manager, HVS Atlanta, HVS
Hotel bookings continue to grow in anticipation of Commonwealth Games in Birmingham
Late last year, STR’s initial analysis of the upcoming Commonwealth Games showed the early event impact on hotel occupancy on the books and pickup in Birmingham, England. This latest update with Forward STAR data shows an even further uptake in hotel booking levels now four months out from the arrival of the games.
Park Regis Birmingham Partners with IDeaS for Greater Forecast Accuracy and Committed Support
IDeaS, a SAS company, the world's leading provider of hotel revenue management software and services, announced today Park Regis Birmingham has switched revenue technology providers to implement IDeaS G3 Revenue Management System (RMS).
The Grand Hotel Birmingham set to open in summer 2020
Starwood Capital Group, a leading global private investment group, announced today that The Grand Hotel, housed in one of Birmingham's most iconic buildings overlooking the city's prestigious Colmore Row, will once again open its doors to the public in the summer of 2020, following a dramatic restoration that will return the city centre landmark to its former glory.
Barry Sherwin has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel du Vin in Birmingham
Barry Sherwin has taken over the reins at Hotel du Vin in Church Street, replacing long-serving manager Tony Elvin who has left to run Touchwood shopping centre in Solihull. Mr Sherwin has 25 years of management experience in the hospitality industry, including stints running operations for restaurant brand Gusto and as managing director of hospitality management consultancy Thomas Crown Affairs.
Rogier Hurkmans has been appointed as Regional Vice President of Operations, Continental Europe at Interstate Europe Hotels & Resorts
Interstate Hotels & Resorts - a leading global hotel management company of franchised branded and independent hotels and resorts - announces the appointment of Rogier Hurkmans as a regional vice president of operations for Continental Europe. Reporting to Ken McLaren, Interstate's executive vice president of international operations, Hurkmans will help to build the company's regional, multi-lingual operating platform, ensure operational excellence and achieve optimal profitability for managed properties.Hurkmans joins Interstate with more than 30 years of hospitality experience. In his most recent position as cluster general manager with Wyndham Dubai Marina and TRYP by Wyndham Dubai, Hurkmans successfully established and implemented a cluster organization, driving sales and revenue management while overseeing day-to-day operations. As general manager of prestigious properties such as Steigenberger Hotel Berlin and Crowne Plaza Brussels-Le Palace, Hurkmans has a proven track record of growing market share, repositioning properties and consistently gaining recognition for exceptional guest satisfaction and quality. Hurkmans also brings a strong multilingualism to his new role, with fluency in English, Dutch and German, and proficiency in French.
Making the Most of Briton's Habitual Dining Patterns
This is because 25% of consumers eating out have stated that they choose a restaurant because they "regularly go there." This equates to an incredible 2.8 billion visits per year in Britain alone.
John Turpin has been appointed as General Manager at Woodland Grange
EEF Venues has appointed John Turpin as venue manager at Woodland Grange, the group’s flagship residential meeting and conference venue in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. – News from EEF Venues
Dream Hotel Group Announces First Hotel in England
Renowned hotel brand and management company Dream Hotel Group today announced plans to debut Unscripted Hotels, its newest lifestyle brand and hospitality concept designed for the progressive, creative traveler, in England in 2020. The latest hotel signing with London-based Ciel Capital represents a major milestone for Dream Hotel Group, positioning the company as international hospitality innovators and leading the way for new growth in the region.
Mark Payne has been appointed as General Manager at Park Regis Birmingham
Park Regis, the deluxe Birmingham city centre hotel, has appointed a new general manager (GM) as the incumbent moves to an operations director role.
Gold is the new green as Conference Aston achieves TripAdvisor Award
Conference Aston, Birmingham's largest residential conferencing venue, is celebrating after attaining a TripAdvisor gold GreenLeader award for its commitment to environmentally friendly practices.
Lewis Preston has been appointed as Head Chef at Conference Aston
Birmingham’s biggest residential conferencing venue, Conference Aston, has promoted its Senior Sous Chef, Lewis Preston, to Head Chef.
Birmingham’s hotels experience busiest October on record
Birmingham's hotels posted an average occupancy rate of 81% in October 2016 – with the Conservative Party Conference, the Great Birmingham Run, Grand Designs Live and three Justin Bieber concerts helping the sector to achieve its highest October figures on record.
Birmingham’s hoteliers enjoy Indian summer with record occupancy rates
Hotels in Birmingham posted average occupancy rates of 71% for August and 84% in September – the best results for these months since current records began in 2003.
Aaron Greenman has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Acquisitions & Development, Europe at Interstate Hotels & Resorts
Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – recently announced the promotion of Aaron Greenman as executive vice president of acquisitions & development for Europe. Reporting directly to Leslie Ng, Interstate’s chief investment officer, Greenman continues to oversee all business development in Europe, including Russia/CIS. Previously, Greenman was Interstate’s senior vice president of acquisitions & development for Europe. During his tenure with the company, Interstate has added approximately 100 management agreements under Greenman’s guidance, making Europe one of Interstate’s fastest growing regions.
Tom Biddle has been appointed as Executive Chef at Park Regis Birmingham
Park Regis Birmingham has appointed experienced chef Tom Biddle as Executive Chef, with responsibility for all of the hotels food and beverage offerings.
Xn protel Systems selected for Europe’s first Park Regis Hotel
International hotel brand Park Regis will soon call Europe home with the opening of its Birmingham property in March 2016. The hotel will be located in the former Auchinleck House building on Broad Street, which received a £50 million renovation to transform it into a modern silver-clad hotel offering 253 deluxe rooms, two junior suites and the largest presidential suite in Birmingham, as well as an à la carte restaurant, all-glass Saki Bar and Pan Asian Fusion Restaurant on the 16th floor.
Robin Ford has been appointed as General Manager at Park Regis
Birminghams four-star Park Regis Hotel, which is set to open in March, has announced the appointment of Robin Ford as its general manager.