Tag: hotels



Manchester to Benefit from Further Hotel Development

Posted on 27 November, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments

Manchester is quickly becoming one of the prime business locations in the UK, with the arrival of MediaCityUK and the eagerly anticipated Airport City development attracting small and large businesses alike from sectors such as technology, media and finance.... Read More

Historic Liverpool Building to Become Titanic Themed Hotel

Posted on 25 October, 2013 by Neil Bird under Top Properties

A historic Liverpool property with links to the Titanic is set to be transformed into a hotel themed around the doomed ocean liner. The building in question is Albion House on the Strand, which was once the head office of Titanic operator the White Star... Read More

UK Workers Cannot Leave the Office Behind says Study

Posted on 23 October, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

For the majority of workers, taking a holiday from the office is always a major highlight of the year. Whether the break is used to go on a foreign holiday or simply relax at home, they can return to work feeling refreshed and better able to cope with the... Read More

Budget Hotel Travelodge seeks Council Partnerships

Posted on 12 October, 2013 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Commercial Developments

Hotel chain Travelodge has written to 124 local councils seeking to work together to finance the construction of new budget hotels. The move follows partnership deals struck with local authorities for hotels in Eastleigh and Aylesbury. The chain... Read More

Greene King Toasts a Fine Summer for Pubs

Posted on 8 September, 2013 by MOVEHUT under Business News

Pub company and brewer Greene King reported an increase in sales of 4.6 per cent in the 18 weeks to September 1, and showed growth of 5.6 per cent in the last 10, boosted by the summer sunshine. Rooney Anand, Greene King’s chief executive said: "This... Read More

Hawaii Commercial Real Estate Investment Activity on Pace for Record Year

Posted on 28 August, 2013 by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

Commercial real estate activity in Hawaii surged during the first six months of the year to $2.2 billion, according to a report released by Colliers International Hawaii. The increase, which was led by hotel sales, represents a gain of 134 per cent from... Read More

Hotel chain to offer free Wi-Fi as demand increases

Posted on 11 August, 2013 by MOVEHUT under Business News

The French firm, which owns the Ibis, Sofitel, Mercure and Novotel chains, appears to have finally relented to the growing demand from consumers. Guests at 59 Ibis hotels, 76 Mercure hotels and 31 Novotel hotels will be able to connect online in all public... Read More

Balfour Beatty awarded O2 Arena Hotel Contract

Posted on 15 July, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments

The O2 Arena has become one of the top concert venues in Europe, with established acts such as the Rolling Stones and Queen gracing the stage in the past several years. However, its uses are not just limited to entertainment purposes – business shows,... Read More

Whitbread Plans Further Expansion for Costa Coffee and Premier Inn Chains

Posted on 3 May, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

One of the UK’s leading leisure groups has pledged to create up to 12,000 jobs over the next five years in a huge extension of its most popular brands. The Whitbread Group, which owns both Costa Coffee and the Premier Inn chains, made the announcement after... Read More

Sofitel Luxury Hotels to Open New Property in Bali

Posted on 9 January, 2013 by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

Sofitel Luxury Hotels has announced it will continue to expand its brand by opening a new property in Bali. Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort will be situated in Nusa Dua, approximately 40 kilometers (24.8 miles) from Denpasar, Bali's provincial... Read More