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BHA northern chairman joins York hoteliers in opposition to ‘bed tax’
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- Published on Tuesday, 14 February 2012 12:06
- Written by Anthony Cody
Simon Kershaw, chairman of the northern region committee of the British Hospitality Association (BHA), has described the proposed introduction of a levy on overnight tourists in York as “discriminatory and potentially very damaging.”
Hotel owner fined in landmark fire safety trial
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- Published on Tuesday, 14 February 2012 11:54
- Written by Anthony Cody
A hotel owner from Barnet has become the first person to be convicted by a jury under the 2005 Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order.
Pamper your pooch this National Pet Month
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- Published on Thursday, 02 February 2012 10:52
- Written by Sam Guiry
All up and down the UK, people will be celebrating life with their pets thanks to National Pet Month this 2012, and guests at the Clumber Park Hotel and Spa will have the option of its Executive Pooch Package, which includes the use of a dog basket, a complimentary blanket and lead, a two-course ‘doggy dinner,’ and a ‘doggy bag’ including a brush, toy and other treats.
Dukes success at World Travel Awards
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- Published on Wednesday, 01 February 2012 17:08
- Written by Sam Guiry
Dukes London announced its success at the World Travel Awards, with the hotel being awarded the World’s Ultimate Service Award in Hospitality.
Cigar room with a twist for May Fair Hotel
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- Published on Monday, 30 January 2012 13:25
- Written by Sam Guiry
The May Fair Hotel has announced the opening of “The Cigar Room at The May Fair” this spring. Designed to be the “best cosy, outdoor smoking area in London”, the newly-created ‘cigar experience’ will offer the products from Hunters & Frankau including the Habanos, of which they are sole exporters, plus exclusive products on the smoking menu unique to the May Fair.
First branded hotel for the Isle of Man
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- Published on Friday, 13 January 2012 12:47
- Written by Sam Guiry
The Palace Hotel and Casino in Douglas, Isle of Man, recently became a member of the Best Western group.
Premier Inns welcome avian guests
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- Published on Tuesday, 10 January 2012 15:21
- Written by Sam Guiry
Whitbread Hotels and Restaurants has announced the purchase of over 600 bird boxes from the Royal Society Protection of Birds (RSPB), to be installed at Premier Inn Hotels across the country, starting with Premier Inn London Stratford.
