The UK accounted for nearly one quarter of all European hotel transactions achieved in 2019.
Cancellation of major corporate events increases concern of long-term impact of coronavirus
The cancellation or postponement of three major international conferences impacting the hotel and travel sectors has highlighted the damage the spread of the Covid-19 (coronavirus) virus is set to do to the global hospitality industry.
Founders of Lupins in London Bridge to open second site Pomelo in King’s Cross
Lupins founders and chefs Natasha Cooke and Lucy Pedder are to open sister site Pomelo on 9 March, serving “unique modern British tapas” throughout the day at the Courtyard in Goods Way, home to independent operators and creatives in London’s King’s Cross.
Knightsbridge restaurant repeatedly sprayed with foul-smelling liquid in ‘targeted’ campaign
A family restaurant in Knightsbridge has been sprayed with a foul-smelling substance on three occasions, resulting in the hospitalisation of a number of people.
Le Cordon Bleu to open fine dining restaurant in City of London
Culinary institute Le Cordon Bleu is opening a fine dining restaurant, café and cooking school concept in the City of London this spring called Cord.
Coronavirus: Sodexo promises to support NHS contractors required to self-isolate after union concerns
Sodexo has promised to support hospital contractors, including catering workers, who may be required to self-isolate if found at risk from coronavirus, after concerns were raised by a union.
Crerar Hotels appoints Chris Wayne-Wills as CEO
Crerar Hotels Group has appointed Chris Wayne-Wills as its new CEO.
2019 European Hotel Transactions
Total European hotel transaction volume reached the highest annual level ever recorded last year – with €27.1 billion-worth of deals being struck, according to our annual European Hotel Transactions report published this week. The largest amount of …
Should You Travel During The Coronavirus Outbreak?
With new cases of novel coronavirus reported daily in countries across the globe, many travelers are wondering if they should cancel or postpone existing plans and hold off on booking trips. “Should I cancel my trip to Rome and Florence?” one CNN re…
Deutsche Hospitality And Gross & Partner Announce A Spectacular Hotel At Frankfurt Airport
Frankfurt’s newest quarter Gateway Gardens is about to gain a conference and meetings centre. Steigenberger Hotels AG and the property developer Groß & Partner have signed an agreement to create one of Germany’s largest convention hotels within the …