Business Hotels
MeetBarceló celebrates its first birthday
In just over a year, Barceló UK has taken the MICE market by storm following the launch of its dedicated meetings concept, MeetBarceló.
Success smells sweet at MG Hotels
MG Hotels Group is launching a new conference service for corporate users at both its prestigious riverside hotels – The Red Lion at Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, and The Manor, at Datchet, near Windsor.
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts marks 30th anniversary
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts have every reason to celebrate the new year: this is the year the Swiss hotel chain turns 30.
The perfect escape in the heart of England
The Menzies Welcombe Hotel Spa & Golf Club provides the perfect escapism from the distractions and daily routine of the office. Set within a private estate of 157 acres, the hotel is acknowledged as one of the leading luxury country house hotels in the heart of England.
WorldHotels launches ‘recession-buster’ initiatives
Following its very successful “Take 5” initiatives in 2009, WorldHotels, the international group for independent hotels, has launched the next level of its global 'Recession Buster' measures.
Hyatt Regency Trinidad hosts Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
Hyatt Regency Trinidad, for the second time this year, hosted a conference of world leaders and was honoured to welcome Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Commonwealth Heads of Government during their biennial meeting held from 27-29 November.
Marriott Execustay unveils new website
Marriott ExecuStay, a leader in temporary housing, corporate housing and furnished apartments, has unveiled its newly re-designed ExecuStay.com site.
Preferred Hotel Group launches Sterling Design
Preferred Hotel Group has announced the launch of Sterling Design, a special designation within the established Sterling Hotels brand, offering guests chic style and sophistication that’s accessible for any budget.
The Gulf Hotel Bahrain opens Mexican fine dining restaurant
Bahrain’s oldest and most luxurious hotel, The Gulf Hotel Bahrain, has just opened the island’s first ever fine dining Mexican restaurant. The Gulf Hotel Bahrain officially opened its Margarita Mexicana restaurant with Margarita Tequila Bar on Saturday 2nd October 2009 for lunch and dinner.
Von Essen acquires The Forbury Hotel, Reading
The Forbury Hotel is a luxury five star hotel in the heart of Reading, located within the peaceful setting of the Forbury Gardens. The hotel will be the first hotel in the Metropolitan set of von Essen hotels, to be followed early next year with the launch of Hotel Verta in London.
A chic new hotel for fast living urban travellers
Showcasing cutting-edge contemporary design styled for “today’s fast-living urban travellers,” chic new lifestyle hotel The Mira Hong Kong celebrates its Grand Opening this month.
Swissôtel to open first property in India
For the first time, the international hotel chain Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is to open a Swissôtel in India.
Rotana's Centro Hotels to open in October
Rotana, the leading hotel management company in the Middle East and North Africa, has announced the opening of the first two ‘Centro Hotels by Rotana’ in October 2009 - Centro Yas Island in Abu Dhabi and Centro Barsha in Dubai.
Crowne Plaza set to improve the lives of Business Travellers
Crowne Plaza, one of the hotel brands in the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) portfolio, has announced the second year of its ‘Think Tank’ concept which aims to cement its position as the hotel of choice for the discerning business traveller.
IHG opens its first hotel in Ghana
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and the Royal Airport Hotel Party have announced the opening of Holiday Inn Accra Airport. The hotel is the group’s first property in Ghana and further expands the brand’s presence in the Middle East and Africa region.