Starwood Capital Group, a leading global private investment firm, announced today that a controlled affiliate of Starwood Global Opportunity Fund XI has acquired a portfolio of seven Hilton hotels throughout theÊUnited Kingdom, totalling over 1,300 rooms from Park Hotels & Resorts for £135 million. @StarwoodBuzz
The Front of the Queue – Inn Style & SiteMinder partner to push hotelier distribution needs
One of the UKÕs fastest-growing hotel management system providers, Inn Style, has partnered with SiteMinder to provide more than one thousand hotels access to best-in-class distribution from the global hotel industryÕs leading cloud platform.
2016 see sharp rise in buyers using sharing economy suppliers
The use of sharing economy providers by corporate travel buyers has risen 250% in the last 12 months, according to new Business Travel Show research.
Anti-aging pillowcases on offer at Jumeirah Carlton Tower
The luxury London hotel’s exclusive anti-ageing package features an iluminage Skin Rejuvenating Pillowcase and SKEYNDOR Kobido and Global Lift facial.
Hilary Cross appointed Area GM of Dorsett Shepherds Bush and Dorsett City
Hilary Cross has been appointed Area GM of Dorsett Shepherds Bush and Dorsett City, Declan Murphy will be Area Director of Sales and Marketing of Dorsett Shepherds Bush and Dorsett City and Mark Heyburn will become Hotel Manager at Dorsett City.
One of Europe’s biggest Holiday Inn Hotels opens in London’s Kensington
Featuring 708 bedrooms, the hotel is located on the doorstep of the city’s most popular landmarks with cultural attractions including Kensington Palace, Royal Albert Hall and South Kensington’s host of museums all nearby.
Network launched to combat modern slavery in the hotel sector
The initiative, which is led by Shiva Foundation, will help representatives from across the industry address risks in their facilities, employment practices and supply chains.
The UK’s Nettleton Collection the latest hotel group to partner with Guestfolio
The Nettleton Collection will now benefit from a centralised marketing platform that will enable each property to drive guest engagement, increase guest retention and encourage more guests to book directly across all properties.
Corinthia Hotel London to launch a world first with Neuroscience in Residence
The hotel has teamed up with neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart who will research the mental resilience of a selection of hotel staff and loyal business guests of the hotel. An analysis of how they cope with stress will generate a special Brain Power Study at the end of the residency.
15-year survey reveals F&B decline in hotels, but potential remains
UK study by HotStats reveals that the growth in Food and Beverage revenue over the last 15 years has been well behind the growth in Rooms Revenue.
