Luton
Coverage of hotel and hospitality developments in Luton, a key town in Bedfordshire known for its airport and strong business travel demand. Reporting includes new hotel openings, refurbishments, investment activity, and market performance. Also explores how Luton’s connectivity, airport growth, and regional economy influence hotel occupancy and development.
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Jan- 2019 -28 JanuaryHotels
Courtyard by Marriott to open first hotel in Inverness
Work has started on a multi-million pound hotel which will see the Courtyard by Marriott brand make its debut in Inverness, Scotland. The new 130-bedroom modular build will be situated within Inverness Airport Business Park, and according to the hotel brand will “boast thoughtfully designed guestrooms”, as well as meetings…
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3 JanuaryHotel Brands
Hampton by Hilton opens at Edinburgh Airport
Hampton by Hilton has opened its second property in Edinburgh with the 240-room Edinburgh Airport hotel. The hotel joins an existing 28 Hampton by Hilton properties in the UK, including Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport and Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport. Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport is located within…
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May- 2018 -18 MayHotel Brands
New Doncaster racecourse hotel names its GM
Louise Thrussell has been named general manager of the forthcoming 154-room Hilton Garden Inn Doncaster Racecourse hotel. The 37-year-old, originally from Luton, brings more than two decades of hotel industry experience to the post, including most recently overseeing the Hampton by Hilton Sheffield and adjacent Marco’s New York Italian restaurant. Thrussel…
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Dec- 2017 -14 DecemberPeople
HOSPA names CPD prize-winners
The highest achieving prize winners in HOSPA’s hospitality-focused professional development programme have been named. The winners are the leaners who achieved the highest grades during their studies in financial management and revenue management on courses completed in February and August 2017 HOSPA is a not-for-profit educational organisation offering courses for…
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Nov- 2017 -29 NovemberProperty
Cotels launches fitness-focused serviced apartment concept
Cotels, a provider of serviced apartments in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Luton, has officially launched its brand new serviced apartment concept, 7Zero1, at 701 South Fifth Street in Milton Keynes. 7Zero1 has also partnered with nearby gym The Fitness Space Milton Keynes, to offer guests special membership discounts. The branded…
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Aug- 2017 -7 AugustHotels
Independent hotel upgraded to four star
The Icon Hotel in Luton has been awarded four stars by the AA following an unplanned overnight inspection in July. This latest accolade makes the property the only four-star hotel in Luton. In the last two month, the hotel has also achieved a five-star hygiene rating from Luton Borough Council’s…
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Jun- 2017 -15 JuneHotel Brands
Interstate secures management deal for Hampton by Hilton Stansted
Interstate Europe Hotels & Resorts UK has been awarded the management contract for the Hampton by Hilton Stansted Airport hotel, which is set to open this summer. The Glasgow-based hotel management company currently operates 69 properties in the UK. The firm has taken on the new build which will have…
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May- 2017 -10 MayHotels
Plans for Luton Airport Hotel announced
Redefine BDL Hotels (RBH) has announced that it will manage the upcoming Courtyard by Marriott London Luton Airport Hotel. The project will be undertaken by Polcom Developments. The new hotel will have 250 rooms and is expected to open in 2018. It will be a 10-minute walk from the Luton…
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Aug- 2015 -14 AugustHotels
Cotels opens apart-hotel in Luton
Serviced apartment brand Cotels has announced the opening of its new apart-hotel style apartments at London Park House in Luton. Located in Luton town centre, the apartments features modern furnishings and fixtures throughout including a kitchenette, en-suite showers, living and dining area, PC and free Wi-Fi access. The apart-hotel also…
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Oct- 2014 -24 OctoberHotels
Travelodge reveals ‘most bizarre requests’
Travelodge has revealed some of the most bizarre requests from customers across its portfolio in the last 12 months. Between them, Travelodge says that its hotel teams receive more than 200,000 ‘strange’ requests every year. They include: ‘Can you store my lobster in your freezer?’ ‘Do you offer a sheet…
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