Using room lights on different floors, this is the moment London hotels officially declared themselves ‘OPEN’ for all guests again. As the capital – and the country – begins to get back to normal life, Crowne Plaza London Docklands and Holiday Inn Kensington Forum celebrated being open for non-essential guests again from Monday. The four-letter […]

Taking centre stage in Leicester Square, the world’s first ‘super boutique hotel’, The Londoner, has announced that it will officially launch to guests in September 2021. Bringing together designers Yabu Pushelberg and leading hotel group Edwardian Hotels London, the property is expected to herald in a new era for Leicester Square, and for London. The […]

The UK’s Covid vaccine roll-out continues at an impressive pace, scientists are predicting that we are heading for a certain level of herd immunity – and we can even get our hair done (thankfully!) now. So, it really feels like we are finally making some positive steps in our return to something like normality. It […]

Venuedirectory.com says a series of significant international business wins has led it to increase its global business focus and to expand its team. The largest booking and data distribution service of venue information in the UK MICE industry has confirmed deals to supply its data to major companies based in the USA, Australia and Canada. […]

As the hospitality industry gears up for a busy summer the award-winning and privately owned Carden Park Hotel in Cheshire has revealed its new fine dining restaurant, ‘The Vines’, which will welcome diners in May 2021 when the hotel reopens. The Vines is part of a £250,000 refurbishment, which the hotel says will bring elegant, […]

onefinestay has unveiled fully flexible services and pricing for longer stay guests in London, including the opportunity to book exclusive homes for stays ranging from 30 nights to six months. onefinestay’s longer stay benefits have been designed to alleviate the many frustrations and complexities guests experience when seeking a home rental for extended periods of […]

By Greg Russell, freelancer and guest author on various business sites Business travel is both a privilege and a requirement for some professionals. Depending on the destination, it can be an opportunity to experience different cultures or see the wonders of the world first-hand, whilst striving towards business and career ambitions. From a business perspective, […]

7Pines Kempinski Ibiza has joined forces with local entrepreneurs, hotel owners, residents and hospitality businesses across Europe who are collectively aiming to provide holidays for healthcare workers in 2021. Together for Healthcare Heroes (T4HH) is a non-profit organisation born in Ibiza, endorsed by the Government of Ibiza (Consell d’Eivissa) and the United Nations World Tourism […]

Greengage Travel and Event Solutions has launched the ECOsmart Hotels & Venues Directory, showcasing hand-picked properties across the UK that demonstrate an eco-friendly approach. The programme is designed to make it easier for event organisers and corporate travellers looking for greener meeting or accommodation options. Andrew Perolls, CEO of Greengage Travel & Event Solutions, feels […]

Recently the news has been filled with venues offering their facilities to the NHS. In England, COVID-19 vaccines are being delivered from 206 hospital hubs, 1,200 local vaccination service sites and 50 vaccination centres located in large-scale venues, such as football stadiums. Here are just some of the venues who have opened their doors: Hampshire Court […]

Paje Consultancy has launched a new online programme of training and support for hotels and venues. With many hospitality sales and marketing teams having sadly been furloughed or made redundant in 2020, Paje Consultancy has launched key sales, marketing, revenue management and social media training modules to upskill teams. The team at Paje Consultancy has […]

By Cara Houghton, Senior Marketing Manager Meetings & Events, Marriott Hotels Limited A meeting with Marriott has always been anything but “normal” and why would you want it to be? Simple packages with unique event add-ons, dedicated meeting experts, re-energising menus, next-level virtual and hybrid meeting spaces, and Marriott Bonvoy™ points are just some of the ways […]

Gleneagles has introduced a new Strathearn ‘Valley Pass’ – a two-night experience that celebrates the thrill of the great outdoors, the glamour of decadent dining and the beauty of Scotland’s landscape. On the first day, guests can wrap up for the wild Scottish elements and take a scenic helicopter ride to the slopes of the […]

A brand new, user friendly website, UK-Staycations.com has launched this week and it’s the brainchild of TR Global Group owner Tony Murdock. Due to the pandemic and the temporary closure of many hotels in the UK, Tony was anxious to find a way to support the hospitality industry to ensure it got back on its […]

Luxury Travel Intelligence has revealed its much-anticipated World’s Best Luxury Hotel Brands list for 2020, with Six Senses (pictured) taking top spot for the first time. LTI says it has taken the past 12 months to apply the perfect assessment process, comprising a ‘rigorously defined algorithm’ that measures the performance and values of luxury hotel brands. The algorithm includes 123 […]

Accor has launched its new ‘Hotel Office’ concept, enabling people to book their own hotel room for an uninterrupted, ‘premium’ remote working experience. With 50 per cent of home working employees saying they wish they had a better work life balance at present (according to a OnePoll survey), Accor says operating from the quiet privacy […]

Just prior to lockdown PA Life was lucky enough to visit the Oatlands Park Hotel for a venue scout and overnight stay – and we think this jewel in the Surrey countryside offers corporate bookers something a little different… One of the most important things to consider when choosing a venue for your event, conference […]

A third of corporate travel managers across Northern Europe believe their business travel programmes will recover within six months, according to new research from Accor. The study reveals that just seven per cent of corporates believe it will take longer than 12 months for their business travel programmes to get back on track, with 21 […]