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Major British travel companies call on government to withdraw plans for 14-day quarantine

Megha Paul May 29, 2020

The UK’s most influential travel companies have written to the UK home secretary, Priti Patel, urging for an immediate withdrawal of government plans to impose a mandatory 14-day…

Hotels

Qatar to buy iconic Grosvenor House hotel in London

Mark Elliott Feb 3, 2016

Qatar is set to buy London’s iconic Grosvenor House hotel from Indian diversified group, according to reports. Proceeds from the sale will be used to pay US $1.5 billion in bail…

Hotels

London hotel chain targets Chinese travellers

Mark Elliott Jul 8, 2013

London’s Maybourne Hotel Group has announced a series of initiatives aimed at targeting wealthy Chinese travellers. The company, which operates the Connaught, Berkeley and Claridges…

Hotels

Fairmont Hamilton Princess switches owners

Mark Elliott Oct 2, 2012 17

Fairmont Hamilton Princess is to be given a US$50 million revamp after switching to new family owners. The Bermudian hotel has been bought by the family behind Claridge’s, London although…