Timeline: Hotel News

  1. 17 May 2013
    Social Media: A New Age of Direct Marketing Social Media: A New Age of Direct Marketing

    Ten years ago, directly marketing to potential guests was a costly affair involving printers and Royal Mail. Thanks to the social media revolution, times have changed.

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  2. 16 May 2013
    Quarterly Review: Luxury Hotels Outstrip Budget Sector Quarterly Review: Luxury Hotels Outstrip Budget Sector

    At an average of 64.7%, UK hotels’ occupancy rates were 1.7% higher in the first quarter of 2013 compared to the same period in 2012, as LJ Forecaster data reveals. RevPAR, too, increased by an average of 2.4% – a rate that is, however, outstripped by an average inflation at 2.8%.

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  3. 9 May 2013
    Champions League Final Boosts London Hotel Prices Champions League Final Boosts London Hotel Prices

    Fuelled by 90,000 visitors to the UEFA Champions League Final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 25th May, London hotel prices have increased by 63 per cent.

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  4. 7 May 2013
    F&B Sector to Recover F&B Sector to Recover

    F&B in the UK is finally stabilising, with long-term growth predicted. Whilst sales of evening meals are in decline, growth will be spurred in areas like snacking, which is expected to rise.

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  5. 29 April 2013
    How To Increase Hotel Sales: A New Series of Workshops How To Increase Hotel Sales: A New Series of Workshops

    The publishers of Hotel Industry Magazine have developed a series of limited edition workshops to enable UK hoteliers to increase sales.

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  6. 29 April 2013
    Hotel Performance: London Stutters! Hotel Performance: London Stutters!

    Hotels in the regions enjoyed a stellar March whilst those in London reported another subdued performance, according to data from BDO LLP.

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  7. 29 April 2013
    Inspiring the Future Inspiring the Future

    Monica Or considers what the hospitality industry can do today to inspire future talent.

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  8. 23 April 2013
    VisitEngland’s Berresford: “Quality Tourism in 2013” VisitEngland’s Berresford: “Quality Tourism in 2013”

    With the risk of 2013 being overshadowed by the events of last year, UK Tourism strategy has never been so important. We invite VisitEngland Chief Executive, James Berresford, to guest write this issue’s “Leading View”.

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  9. 16 April 2013
    Hotel Industry Survey 2013: Take it Now! Hotel Industry Survey 2013: Take it Now!

    The Hotel Industry Survey 2013 has finally arrived! If you are a UK HOTELIER or a HOTEL SUPPLIER in the UK hotel sector then please take our Hotel Industry Survey now … it will take less than five minutes!

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  10. 16 April 2013
    Marriott Hotels Tops London Visitor Survey Marriott Hotels Tops London Visitor Survey

    A major new survey of visitors to London reveals shifting market dynamics and benchmarks guest expectations in the competitive London hotel market. Marriott Hotels outperforms its rival brands, topping visitor satisfaction scores.

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  11. 16 April 2013
    Mivan plays its part in new ME London hotel Mivan plays its part in new ME London hotel

    Mivan has successfully completed the public areas fit-out at the new ME London hotel, including the property’s restaurant, reception and lobby areas and 10th floor bar.

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  12. 10 April 2013
    Badgemaster Gains ISO 14001 Environmental Accreditation Badgemaster Gains ISO 14001 Environmental Accreditation

    Badgemaster, the UK’s largest name badge manufacturer, gained the ISO 14001 Environmental Accreditation on 21st February. It is the only company in the industry to have done so.

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