What the future of retail will look like, according to Google
As the online world continues to change before our eyes, Google has offered insights on what we can expect from the future of retail.
Tag: Hotels
The firm creating the look inside your favourite hospitality venues
Real Business has spoken with the MD of Harrison, the business responsible for the appearance of the nation’s favourite restaurants and hotels, discussing what it takes to service the needs of household hospitality brands such as TGI Friday and Hilton.
Behind closed doors: Routines of UK business travellers
The routines of UK business travellers have been revealed, shedding light on what employees are doing during their downtime from out of office duties.
Combining a work trip with sightseeing and tourist attractions
By Staff writer
When it comes to travelling abroad or to a previously undiscovered destination for a work trip, there are several ways in which you can make the most of the opportunity.
Flash mob promotes luxury serviced apartments to business travellers
New hospitality brand CitySuites sought to spread some seasonal cheer, and awareness of its luxury serviced apartments, by using a festive flash mob to reach business travellers.
Profits of UK SMEs sizzle as Brits spend increasing amount on staycations
With the bank holiday weekend ahead, Barclays has found British SMEs operating in hospitality sectors are experiencing impressive growth as holidaymakers nationwide opt for getaways on UK soil and spend an increasing amount in the process.
The biggest problem that travel brands need to fix
Last week, I experienced one of my biggest annoyances. I walked into the lobby of my hotel, where I’d booked a room online. I’d already provided all my personal information – my address, my credit card, everything – but when I arrived to check in, they didn’t have any of these details.
Marriott creates world’s largest hotel firm with $12.2bn Starwood acquisition
The world’s largest hotel firm, which boasts more than 5,500 venues and 1.1m rooms worldwide, has been created as Marriott has acquired Starwood Hotels & Resorts for $12.2bn.
Britain’s hospitality and leisure industries profit from increased consumer spend
Spending among British shoppers has risen and the amount spent on hotels, restaurants and bars was the greatest at an increase of 8.6 per cent, according to Visa Europe’s UK expenditure index.
Original Scotland Yard headquarters to be turned into luxury hotel by new billionaire owner
Indian billionaire Yusuffali Kader has brought the original Scotland Yard site in Whitehall for £110m to create a five star hotel – and profit from London’s property market.