The 4* Grade II listed Mercure Burton Upon Trent Newton Park Hotel has unveiled a number of renovated guest rooms. 21 of the hotel's 50 bedrooms, all located in the original house, have now been totally refurbished. This includes Privilege and Classic Doubles, most with stunning garden views, as well as the Superior Bridal Suite which has been completely redesigned and upgraded.
A nationwide study by Travelodge has revealed that Britons who work away on business have HAPPIER relationships than those who don't.
voco® Oxford Spires re-branded today under IHG's newest upscale brand voco™, offering a modern, stylish and unstuffy hotel experience for guests. The 181- room refurbished hotel embodies the characteristics of voco™ with exclusive features and distinctive hallmarks, setting it apart for a memorable stay.
Adventurous Journeys (AJ) Capital Partners announced today that it has acquired the Macdonald Rusacks Hotel in St Andrews, Scotland. The 70-key hotel will begin pre-construction design and architectural work in November 2019 and will undergo complete renovations starting spring 2020. Once completed in summer 2021, the reimagined hotel will debut with an additional 44 keys and a rooftop bar and restaurant overlooking the 18th hole of the Old Course at St Andrews and the historic Swilcan Bridge. This marks the second acquisition by AJ Capital from the Macdonald Hotels & Resorts portfolio in addition to the Randolph Hotel in Oxford, England, which upon renovation will join the Graduate Hotels® collection.
Graduate Hotels, owned by Adventurous Journeys (AJ) Capital Partners,announced today that it has acquired the Macdonald Randolph Hotel in Oxford, England. This marks the second Graduate Hotelsproperty to launch outside of the United States, following the announcement inJuly 2019of the forthcoming Graduate Cambridge.Renovations will begin in fall 2020,and the 151-key hotel will openas Graduate Oxford, part of the Graduate Hotelscollection, in early spring2021.Additionally, AJ Capital acquired the Rusacks Hotel, from theMacdonald Hotels & Resorts portfolio, in St Andrews, Scotland. Created for travelers who seek memory-making journeys, Graduate Hotelsis a thoughtfully crafted collection of hotels that reside in the most dynamic university-anchored cities. Each property celebrates and commemorates the optimistic energy of its community while offering an extended retreat to places that often play host tothe best days of our lives. Founded by CEO Ben Weprin in 2014, Graduate Hotelscurrently has 21 open and operating hotels in towns across the U.S., including Athens, Georgia; Ann Arbor, Michigan; Berkeley, California; Providence, Rhode Island; and Seattle, Washington, amongst others.Anadditional 12 properties are under development and slated to open by the end of 2021.Positioned in the cultural epicenter of the city, Graduate Oxfordwill besurrounded by the University of Oxfordand its iconic colleges, including Trinity and St. John's. The hotel is in close proximity to the bustling St. Giles Streetand a diverse range of restaurants, barsand shopping,as well asthe world-famous Radcliffe Cameraand Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology. Dating back to 1096, the University of Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world, with rich historical, architectural and cultural attractions for guests and locals alike. Situated 60 miles west of London, Oxford offers visitors a variety of transportation options to and from major airports and cities throughout England.
As Relais & Châteaux announces its newest members around the world, 11 Cadogan Gardens is honourably welcomed as the association's only London hotel. Following in the steps of its sister properties Chewton Glen, the first Relais & Châteaux hotel in the UK, and Cliveden House, 11 Cadogan Gardens will be the third member in the Iconic Luxury Hotels group to join the prestigious association.Relais & Châteaux members embody exceptional hospitality through service, cuisine and amenities, while offering travellers a sense of place rich in culture and heritage. It was the award-winning Chewton Glen that set the standard of excellence for Relais & Châteaux in the United Kingdom, as the first-ever British hotel to join the association back in 1971. Championing its rich heritage and exceptional service, 11 Cadogan Gardens has followed in Chewton Glen's footsteps, to become one of the finest hotels in the world. Originally built by Lord Chelsea in the late 19th century as part of the prestigious Cadogan Estate, 11 Cadogan Gardens today stands as one of London's premier boutique hotels, with 56 luxury guestrooms and a brand-new restaurant, Hans' Bar & Grill, that opens onto the artisanal Pavilion Road. Located in the heart of Chelsea, just off Sloane Square, the property is rooted in heritage and has become a staple destination for the local community.
STR's preliminary October 2019 data for hotels in London indicates lower demand but high room rates.Based on daily data from the month, London reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
Identifying the need for cost-effective, personable and creative solutions for the hospitality industry has propelled husband and wife team, Michael and Ashleigh Donald, to offer their knowledge and training skills to hotels, tour agencies and restaurants.
Travelodge, Kent's first branded budget hotel chain has opened the second of three hotels it's opening in Kent this year.
One of the UK's largest privately owned hotel groups, Edwardian Hotels London, is now a key player in Teneo Hospitality Group's new European portfolio. Among the 50 leading independent hotels and prominent European brands gained in Teneo’s far-reaching expansion, Edwardian Hotels London, owns and operates The May Fair, The Edwardian Manchester, both part of premium lifestyle brand Radisson Collection and an enviable collection of 10 individual luxurious Radisson Blu Edwardian hotels across London.
Tourism leaders from across the public and private sectors came together at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London for a high-level discussion on tourism's role in rural development, the challenges and the opportunities. The Ministers' Summit on "Technology for Rural Development", hosted by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in partnership with WTM, focused on tourism innovation and technology and their place in empowering rural communities.
Christian Renz has been appointed to the role of chief commercial officer and will be based in London and oversee the sales, marketing and revenue operations for all hotels in the existing portfolio, including five upcoming openings.
In London, The Carlton Tower, Jumeirah announced the appointment of Aaron Kaupp, Regional Vice President of London properties and Jumeirah Frankfurt, and General Manager of The Carlton Tower, Jumeirah. Aaron is expected to play a major role in leading the highly anticipated re-opening of the iconic landmark in London, The Carlton Tower, Jumeirah. Aaron joins Jumeirah from Le Royal Monceau, Raffles Paris, where he has been General Manager since 2016. With extensive experience in luxury hotels across Europe including Florence and the Amalfi Coast in Italy, Aaron has driven the development of a Michelin starred restaurant and worked closely with Giorgio Armani as part of the opening team of the Armani Hotel in Milan.
AlixPartners, STR and HVS have published the Q3 2019 UK Hotel Market Tracker. The Hotel Market Tracker analyses performance, supply and transactions in London and the UK regions.
Travelodge, Wiltshire's first branded budget hotel chain has opened its third hotel in Chippenham and became the town's largest hotel brand. This is the company's second hotel opening in Wiltshire this year. In June, the company opened its second hotel in Swindon by the designer shopping outlet. Collectively these two hotels represent an investment of £11 million and have created 40 new jobs.
The third quarter ended on a positive note for UK hotels as profit per available room increased on a year-over-year basis for the second consecutive month, according to data from HotStats. The 1.6% YOY GOPPAR boost hints towards what hoteliers hope will be the turnaround of an otherwise unremarkable year.
Hammerson, which owns and manages Victoria Leeds, has submitted plans for a new 205-bed hotel adjacent to its iconic retail and leisure destination, Victoria Gate. The plans will see the site, which is currently a temporary surface car park, redeveloped to provide a new flagship hotel further enhancing the offer at Hammerson's retail and leisure destination and the Leeds cultural quarter, driving additional footfall and spend to the city.
Trading in Q3 for UK hotels has again showed a considerable contrast between those in London compared with the Provinces, according to the latest UK Hotel Market Tracker: Q3 2019, produced by HVS London, AlixPartners and STR.
Edwardian Hotels London, one of the UK's largest privately-owned hotel groups, and Radisson Hotel Group, have announced that following a multi-million-pound renovation, the Manchester property is relaunching as The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel.
After a successful roadshow to China recently, Cross Hotels & Resorts, a leading Asia-based hotel management company, is maintaining its pursuit of new markets with the appointment of Red Tree Representation UK, a dynamic travel firm that focuses on matching clients in the Far East and Southeast Asia with customers in the United Kingdom and Ireland.