Hospitality Services

The Victoria Hotel in Oldham is the latest hotel to be snapped up by Compass Hospitality Group

Compass Hospitality acquires Oldham hotel

By Emma Eversham

Asian hotel operator Compass Hospitality has acquired its second hotel in the UK since receiving a funding boost from The Royal Bank of Scotland earlier this month. 

AccorHotels adds onefinestay to portfolio

AccorHotels adds onefinestay to portfolio

By Emma Eversham

Global hotel operator AccorHotels has acquired home rental service onefinestay in a bid to take a greater share of the serviced homes and luxury accommodation markets. 

Visits to the UK in January were at record levels

January 2016 breaks UK's international visits record

By Emma Eversham

The number of international visitors arriving in the UK in January rose 6 per cent on the previous year, breaking a record for the month and marking an 'encouraging start to the year' according to marketing agency VisitBritain. 

Average room rate in UK's hotels rises 4%

Average room rate in UK's hotels rises 4%

By Emma Eversham

The average room rate across the UK’s hotels rose 4 per cent in 2015 with hotels in cities outside the capital seeing the biggest rise according to the latest Hotel Price Index from Hotels.com

Hoteliers will be expected to provide a decent return on investment

Hotel investors expecting 'decent return' on capital

By Emma Eversham

Investment in the UK's hotel sector is predicted to remain high in 2016, but hotel operators will be expected to work hard and secure a 'decent return' on capital, a law firm has warned. 

More international tourists headed to the English regions than ever befor last year. Photo: VisitEngland

English regions see spike in international tourist numbers

By Helen Gilbert

The number of international tourists flocking to English regions has hit a record level with some areas experiencing double digit growth in visitor numbers, latest figures compiled for VisitBritain have revealed.

People on the Move in Hospitality: February 2016

People on the Move in Hospitality: February 2016

By Emma Eversham

BigHospitality rounds up the latest appointments from within the industry, including new roles at K Bar, Berners Tavern and Sprowston Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club.

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Hotel prices triple for Six Nations

By Liam Garrahan

Hotel prices in the UK have risen dramatically as inbound sports tourism increases for the RBS Six Nations championships, according to Trivago.

VisitEngland Awards for Excellence finalists revealed

VisitEngland Awards for Excellence finalists revealed

By Liam Garrahan

VisitEngland, the national tourist board, has announced the finalists for its Awards for Excellence, paying tribute to businesses and individuals who are at the top of their game with customer service and practice.

Jonathan Downey

Jonathan Downey: Streets ahead

By Stefan Chomka

His street food markets will attract more than one million visitors this year and his latest business, London Union, is backed by Jamie and Nigella. Now Jonathan Downey has his sights on creating the world’s best food and drink market.

Flood-hit York hotels urge PM to holiday in Northern England

Flood-hit York hotels urge PM to holiday in Northern England

By Emma Eversham

The chief executive of managed hotel chain Best Western Great Britain is calling on David Cameron and George Osborne to holiday in the North of England this year to help boost trade at hospitality businesses affected by the recent floods. 

How to choose the right toiletries for your hotel

How to choose the right toiletries for your hotel

By Emma Eversham

They may only be a small component within the full guest experience, but as many hotel companies are realising, the choice of amenities put in a hotel’s bathroom can say a lot about a business and can determine how guests will view their stay. 

Ensure you account for everything when you value your business, says NFL Mutual's Darren Seward

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How to value your hospitality business correctly

By Darren Seward

Darren Seward, hospitality specialist at commercial insurer, NFU Mutual, discusses the importance of valuing the business assets of a pub, hotel and restaurant correctly. 

Malissa Fraser, Chris Tonner and Scott Fraser of Cue Barbecue

Aberdeen restaurant relaunches as Cue

By Liam Garrahan

Aberdeen-based Beetroot Restaurants Ltd has announced the opening of CUE Barbecue, which replaces the company’s The Courtyard restaurant after a one-month renovation process.

Diners feel independent restaurants are better at making them feel welcome than chain restaurants or gastropubs

Independent restaurants seen as 'most welcoming'

By Emma Eversham

Front-of-house staff at independent restaurants are better at making diners feel welcome than their counterparts at chain restaurants and gastro pubs according to research by HospitalityGEM.

EasyHotel plans Ipswich hotel

EasyHotel plans Ipswich hotel

By Emma Eversham

'Super budget' hotel operator EasyHotel is planning to open a hotel in Ipswich after conditionally acquiring a former nightclub. 

Green Hotelier Awards open for entries

Green Hotelier Awards open for entries

By Liam Garrahan

The Green Hoteliers Awards 2016 are now open for entries, with the aim of finding the world’s most environmentally friendly hotels.

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