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Hotel accommodation auction website with worldwide reach

Alan — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:57:05 +0000

World’s first online bidding website selling hotel accommodation across the world has just been launched

‘Only Bidding’ is a company with a whole new concept that is based in the fact that an unoccupied hotel room equals lost revenue. Only bidding gives the consumer the empowerment to pay the price for their hotel accommodation that they are happy to, and that the hotel is happy to accept. This balances supply and demand, resulting in a win win situation for all.

As far as the customer is concerned, they are grabbing a hotel room that may normally be out of their price range for a bargain price. Customers will find the best deals during the quiet periods and in low season, as well as last minute when hotels would rather reduce a room rate than have the room stay empty. A hotel room is effectively an inventory that expires every night, so hotels will often accept rates that are cheaper than normal.

For hotels, the advantages of registering with Only Bidding are clear, they are getting to fill otherwise empty rooms with paying guests. Hotels pay indirect costs to run a hotel, whether they have one room, or one hundred rooms, occupied. The hotel will increase their occupancy and also revenue.

There is also the opportunities for the guests to then use the hotel’s bars, restaurants, spa facilities etc. resulting in even more income.

Is Only Bidding any different to Ebay or Groupon?
It is different from eBay as Only Bidding sells hotel accommodation with specified dates and not vouchers. This guarantees availability thus being advantageous over vouchers which can leave customers disappointed if they can’t book their chosen dates.

Is Only Bidding any different to Priceline?
Only Bidding is different to Priceline because with Only Bidding you will know the name of the hotel that you are bidding on- so no apprehensive guessing needed! Additionally, Priceline allows a customer to name a price once every 24 hours. With Only Bidding, if the customers bid is unsuccessful then they can always place another bid.

How to get a bargain hotel room!
Step 1- Search auctions & find a hotel you want to stay at.
Step 2- Bid on the hotel auction until you’re the highest bidder
Step 3- Get your suitcases packed & enjoy!

So, if you are a hotel and want to achieve full occupancy then join Only Bidding! And if you want to make bargain hotel reservations then place your bid at Only Bidding.

Only Bidding
http://www.onlybidding.com
Twitter- @OnlyBidding

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Amadeus Hotel Optimisation Package

Alan — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:25:33 +0000

The travel technology partner, Amadeus, has recently announced the introduction of the Amadeus Hotel Optimisation Package. This is a group of technologies and services that allow travel agencies, and those responsible for managing travel, to make their businesses more efficient.

One of the most important technologies involved in the package is the Hotel Dynamic Saver. This is a business intelligence solution which allows corporate travel managers and travel agencies to ensure that contracts are kept in compliance. The key capabilities of the solution include identifying rate squatters and highlighting availability.

The company boasts an impressive 10% total saving rate for corporations and travel agencies who utilise this technology. If a Fortune 500 company were to utilise this technology they would save an average of around $1.6 million.

Another important feature of the package is that it integrates hotel aggregator content. Amadeus has a great many links as a hotel aggregator which is managed through the point-of-sale solutions that the company implements in hotels. The inventory was started in 2011 and there are now over 50,000 hotels involved in the system. There is a great deal of money and time that can be saved by companies to implement this part of the package.

Another solution is a fast track service which allows integration with hotels that can be specified by the user. This service is called LinkHotel and allows potential corporate customers to connect with hotels that are not currently available to be booked on the GDS system.

This might be because the hotels are in remote locations, such as those near to manufacturing sites and are therefore not capable of appearing on the GDS system. Currently the system is already connecting 6000 hotels that were not previously reachable and these are also available for reservations to be made in real-time.

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True Hotels opens second London hotel

Alan — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:05:50 +0000

True Hotels have opened their second property in the capital at Liverpool Street and have rooms from only £35 a night. Located a mere 500 metres from Liverpool Street Station, this latest True Hotel has 183 ensuite bedrooms, and they are all 20% bigger than the rooms in its sister property. It also has twin bedrooms, a first for True Hotels in the UK.

Another benefit of this latest True Hotel is the 550sq metre private courtyard/garden which all guests staying at the hotel can access at their leisure. The guests who stay here can enjoy low cost rooms that have high quality basic facilities; power showers, comfortable beds, a clean environment, a central location and 24 hour security, they only pay extra for any services or facilities they use.

Mark Lankaster is the Group CEO of True Hotels, and he has said that they were committed to London being one of their core markets and would be striving to make the Liverpool Street repeat the success of their hotel in Westminster which, since opening in August 2010, has enjoyed average occupancy rates of over 96%.

Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, has said of the new hotel that there is a constant high demand for affordable hotel rooms in London, and that is was fantastic to see the investment that True Hotels were making in the capital at what is a crucial time for tourism.

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Hilton Worldwide expands in UK and Europe

Alan — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 07:19:22 +0000

‘Hospitality’ is a word that has gradually become synonymous with a variety of public accommodations, dining and entertainment commonly provided by hotels; from the simplest to the most lavish. Hilton Worldwide is an undisputed leader in the hospitality field, and they have just announced another significant expansion project in the UK and Europe.

Hilton expects to open more than 20 new properties in the UK over the next several years, with one in Lincoln scheduled by the end of this year and two in St George’s Park, Burton on Trent, by the end of 2012. The careers of about 1,900 hotel employees will be ‘safeguarded’ with the conversion of ten existing hotels to the Hilton brand, and around 1,500 hospitality careers will be launched with the new ones.

The company is also supporting the government’s Get Britain Working campaign with its apprenticeship programme, which provides on-the-job training combined with college-based courses. 60 young British chefs-in-training have already been recruited into the twelve month course at Hilton’s Chef Apprenticeship Academy.

There are many options and career opportunities in the hospitality industry, and Hilton says they mean to attract and retain the best of the best. Sales and marketing, finance, procurement, human resources, management and many other fields are all part of the Hilton Worldwide team; apprenticeships and Hilton’s online e-learning programme (more than 2,000 courses in 18 languages) are on offer to qualified candidates.

Russia, Germany, Poland and Turkey are also targeted as major growth areas, and hundreds of job and career opportunities will be opening up in those countries in the next two or three years. Hilton’s VP of

human resources for Europe said that the company is recruiting candidates who are highly motivated, and may have diverse backgrounds in fields that are transferable to the hospitality industry.

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Small UK Hotels doing well

admin — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:49:40 +0000

In spite of the challenging economic environment, the UK independent accommodation sector saw an occupancy gain of 8% year-on-year during the second quarter of this year (April to June). In the run-up to the peak booking season, overall occupancy stepped up from 48% in April to 58% in June.

The strongest region was the South East, where the occupancy rose by 12% to 59%, followed by the East of England and the North East, both with average occupancy rates of 54%. Scotland saw a healthy rise in occupancy vs. the same period last year from 53% to 55%.

Growth figures were more muted for these businesses’ average daily rate (ADR), especially in the provinces, showing an overall increase of 2% year-on-year. However, it is worth noting that this figure was negative in 2010. Scotland achieved the highest ADR (£61) for the quarter, followed by the West Midlands (£60) and the South West and South East (£59).

Nigel David, eviivo’s CEO, said: “We are pleased to report some fairly positive overall growth figures for the UK independent accommodation sector, especially in the light of the uncertain economic picture and weak household incomes impacting on consumers’ confidence and expenditure.”

This data was drawn directly from over 4,500 serviced accommodation businesses utilising eviivo’s products and services and their average room size was 9 rooms. Full details can be obtained from eviivo.com
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Why London is the Place to Stay

admin — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 10:01:52 +0000

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When it comes to finding an attractive city break, London is almost always the top of the list. This fabulous capital city offers a vast range of hotels and establishments which are suitable to all needs and preferences. Regardless of the purpose of your visit, there is always a great location available for you. But why is London such a hotspot for visitors? And what can you expect to find in London hotels.

As a capital city London prides itself on offering diversity and variety along its streets. It is for this reason that it has become such a popular destination to both international tourists and local residents. The range of activities means that there is plenty of choice for visitors, making London an ideal place to stay for people who are looking for variety and enjoyment.

Culture

London is known for its multicultural society. The city itself offers a whole host of cultural activities that celebrate the British heritage and provide stimulating educational activities which are also enjoyable.

Art museums are always a popular attraction for culture lovers and in London the number of prestigious galleries is immense. The National Art Gallery provides a fantastic experience to those interested in artwork from previous periods whilst the Tate Modern offers a more contemporary look at the art world.

Museums are another common feature of the London landscape with the National History Museum, RAF Museum, Imperial War Museum, British Museum, Bank of England Museum and Science Museum featuring amongst a large number of such establishments.

Entertainment

When it comes to Entertainment, London has some of the best options available. More traditional options such as visiting the Royal Opera House feature alongside more modern attractions, such as the London Dungeons. The more recently erected London Eye is a great place to experience the full view of London whilst witnessing the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace is a great way to keep children entertained.

Shopping

London is famous for its varied shopping experiences and with such a large area you are never very far from the shops. There are a number of different styles of shopping centre available, catering to different tastes. The Westfield Centre is one of the biggest on offer and boasts an impressive range of high-street and high-end shops. Other areas such as Camden and Covent Garden offer different and more unique experiences

Hotels in London

With all this on offer many people choose to stay in London for a number of days, hoping to experience as much of the vibrant city as possible. London hotels are elegant and stylish establishments that aim to enhance your visit to the capital. Priding themselves on offering luxury and comfort, you will find a great range of services on offer in every hotel. London is a centre of activity and so its hotels are designed to offer peace and tranquillity away from the busy streets.

With centralised locations, a London hotel offers a great base from which to explore this amazingly diverse city, providing elegance and comfort in an area of activity and excitement.

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Are you looking for a cheap hotel?

admin — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:18:36 +0000

Whether you are used to staying in economical hotels or luxury resorts there is always the chance to get a great deal on your hotel accommodation if you know how to search. While spring holiday season is still a couple of months off, and the summer holiday season is even farther away, now is the best time to start looking at cheap hotels if you want to get a deal that will have you living in the lap of luxury even if you are not used to experiencing such joys. This is due to the fact that with proper planning you can score great deals that you probably had not thought were possible.

This is because if you book early you can start to investigate which deals are out there in different destinations. This is especially helpful if you are not sure yet if you want to travel to Turkey, Greece, Cyprus, Orlando, or any other popular spring and summer destination. By taking the time to scout out hotel prices ahead of time in each of these exotic spring holiday locations or any other option that you may have in mind you can see where you can get the best deal, which may help you decide ultimately where to head.

Outside of using the prices to get an idea on where you should go, you may be surprised at the types of deals that you can find when you head online and start during your research. For example, in Costa Blanca right now you get rooms for as low as ten pounds per night at a two star apartment, which is no doubt less than you likely thought you could. With this in mind, you may want to explore the luxury options for once and experience the awe of discovering that you can actually get a five star room for about forty or so pounds per person which is most likely something that is more along what you expected to pay for the hotel.

By booking ahead of time not only can you secure great deals such as these on hotels, but you will also be able to book great deals on flights as well which means that taking the holiday of your dreams may become something that you truly can do instead of just dream about making this the best spring break of your lifetime.

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Mint Hotels expansion

Alan — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 06:41:50 +0000

City Inn has now become the Mint Hotel and is opening a new location in Amsterdam and in London. The second hotel in London will be located at The Tower of London in Pepys Street, while the Amsterdam Hotel will be their first international location.

The hotel represents excellence in accommodations, customer service, and quality. It was felt that continuing to carry the name, City Inn, was undervaluing the brand. The hotel management feels much better served by the name, Mint Hotel.

The re-branding was conducted by a professional firm whose surveys of customers revealed that they felt that their experience with the four star accommodations was contemporary and up-scale, at fair prices. The name simply did not relate to the product, and so a change was set about.

The timing of the re-naming and re-branding was not coincidental to the fact that the hotel is about to open world-class accommodations in one of the prime sites in Amsterdam and in London. They realized that in order to get a message across about distinction, the old name and concept needed to be remodelled.

So, enter The Mint Hotel. Representatives say the hotel believes that the name is reflective of quality and modernity, and reflects a commitment to excellent standards of a calibre much different than that of a city inn.

They believe it will be well accepted by current and past guest and usher in a demographic respecting the brand as a class leader, innovator, and exceptional City Centre hotel.

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Tap into a budget Etap hotel

admin — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:19:51 +0000

Etap is a well-established and well respected chain of budget smart hotel accommodations, known for their reasonably priced, clean and cheerful rooms. They have several hotels in the UK including locations at Cardiff, Leeds and Sheffield.

In total they have close to 400 hotels spread across Europe in France, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Hungary and even as far east as Poland.

Many rooms are available for around £30, although, currently, special offers booked in advance are possible for as little as £18 per night. These rooms are suitable for two, three or even four people. All rooms come with a double bed, but some are fitted with a double bed, plus a bunk bed, making them ideal for a couple with children. In addition one or two children aged up to 12 can stay with their parents completely free, making it a very economical option to stay with Etap.

The hotels are very continental in flavour and décor, and offer a great all-you-can-eat continental breakfast to match. The rooms are generally well designed and offer a surprisingly large amount of space, but do incorporate a small desk, a clothes rail as well as a TV and a small shower room.

All locations are carefully selected to be close to, major road networks, city centre attractions, or major travel hubs such as main railway stations and major airports, as well as hotels located close to Eurotunnel terminals.

Etap is currently running some excellent promotions, and are backing this up with a video campaign which you can watch below.

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Some UK luxury hotel suggestions

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:24:21 +0000

There is more than one list of the very best luxury hotels in the UK. There are lists of five star hotels, four star hotels, boutique hotels, castle hotels, city luxury and country luxury, spa hotels, golf hotels and you-name-it, the UK has it. The choices are quite mind-boggling, so if you are planning a stay at a luxury hotel in the UK, it would help to narrow the options down a little.

First thing to decide is what area of the country you prefer, what time of year you will be going, how long you plan to stay, and what activities, if any, you most enjoy. It is certain that you can find the perfect spot at a price you can live with if you’re willing to spend a little time on the Internet first.

To give you a starting point, here is a brief description of just a handful of choices that may fit your requirements for the ideal getaway. Note that in any case you will want to check out any special offers a particular establishment has available, especially if your schedule is fairly flexible.

With four red stars, the Nare Hotel is the highest AA-rated hotel in Cornwall. This is a ‘country house’ on the Roseland Peninsula, surrounded by National Trust lands. The Nare offers a huge, beautiful beach plus individually decorated rooms, private spas, two excellent restaurants and proximity to a wonderland of Cornwall’s natural attractions.

If you would like to spend the night in a 500-year-old castle, Thornbury Castle in Gloucestershire is the only Tudor castle in England that has been opened as a hotel.

Not only does it boast the largest bed in any UK hotel; a visitor can walk the same ornate hallways and garden paths enjoyed by Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Some of the wines in their lavish cellar come from grapes grown on the grounds of this magnificent estate.

For the ultimate up-to-date experience, check into the Bonham, just a five minute walk from Edinburgh’s West End, and voted ‘one of the coolest’ hotels in the world by Conde Nast Traveller. The Bonham is Victorian splendour transformed to contemporary splendour, combining the best of both worlds. The Bonham restaurant is world-class, and you will want to indulge in one of their ‘Boozy Snoozy’ dinners on a late Thursday night.

One of the finest of many small privately owned hotels, the Combe House Hotel in Devon has only 15 bedrooms, each one a work of art in terms of comfort and a unique mix of antique and contemporary décor. This is an Elizabethan country house set on 3,500 acres where pheasants and Arabian horses roam free. If that’s not enough, visitors can explore the nearby Dartmoor or just walk a mile to the “ideal English village” of Gittisham.

Almost anywhere in the UK you are close to one or more of the vast and diverse number of luxury hotels. All you need to do is to make up your mind which of their special attractions appeals to you most. Then take a trip to that perfect destination for an experience you will treasure for a lifetime.

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