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The portfolio consists of 14 leading, full-service hotels comprised of 2,638 keys and split across two distinct landmark brands, Principal (12 hotels) and De Vere (2 hotels). The properties occupy flagship locations in high-growth cities across the U.K., including London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Oxford, York and Leeds. Included in the portfolio are The Principal London and The Principal Manchester, two of the most iconic and historic hotels in the U.K. continue reading →

The strong growth path of Athens continues. In Q1 2018 international arrivals increased by a stunning 27.1% y-o-y and RevPAR at Athenian hotels increased by 14.6% y-o-y as a result of both increasing occupancy levels and room rates. continue reading →

Formerly the Radisson Blu CDG hotel, the property has undergone an extensive 15-month, multi-million pound refurbishment to relaunch as the Courtyard by Marriott Paris Roissy CDG Airport Hotel, making it the brand’s seventh hotel in France. continue reading →

InterContinental Hotels Group [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] has today announced plans to expand its luxury and upscale estate in the UK. IHG has entered into a conditional agreement with Foncière des Régions, to rebrand and operate 12 high quality open hotels (2.2k rooms) and one pipeline hotel (185 rooms) into its portfolio across the UK. continue reading →

Scandic Hotels has signed a long lease agreement with Bane NOR Eiendom to operate a new hotel in Voss, one of Norway’s most popular holiday destinations. Scandic Voss will be a centrally-located hotel and the first hotel in the town to be operated by a large hotel company. continue reading →

Following a 16-year long career with Four Seasons, Wietzel makes the move from his most recent post as Regional Vice President and General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea in Hawaii to Europe to oversee his new region from the iconic Parisian hotel. continue reading →

European Chain Hotels Market Review - March 2018 continue reading →

How can hoteliers, hospitality and travel establishments make themselves more visible to potential tourists from China’s enormous outbound travel market? continue reading →

UK Chain Hotels Market Review - March 2018 continue reading →

Duty of care, cost management and policy compliance have long been key focus areas for travel managers. However, a snap poll at this year’s IHG Expo, an annual event run by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) for travel buyers, bookers and managers, revealed that they are not the only priorities when putting together a travel programme. continue reading →