Articles tagged “premier inn”

Investors Speculate on Future of Whitbread’s Premier Inn Brand

Investors Speculate on Future of Whitbread’s Premier Inn Brand

Lisa Pham, Bloomberg

Is Premier Inn in play? We can't imagine any of the so-called big six hotel companies wanting a piece of such an asset-heavy operation, but others might well be interested.

5 days ago

Whitbread Agrees to Split Coffee Shops From Hotels

Whitbread Agrees to Split Coffee Shops From Hotels

Sam Chambers, Bloomberg

While the Whitbread CEO had previously said the company was open-minded about a breakup, it does look like the pressure applied by activist investors has done the trick. It will be interesting to see whether the split facilitates the international expansion of the Premier Inn brand.

4 weeks ago

Amadeus Signs Premier Inn for Hotel Services as InterContinental Deal Steams Ahead

Amadeus Signs Premier Inn for Hotel Services as InterContinental Deal Steams Ahead

Sean O'Neill, Skift

In the context of Amadeus Hospitality's progress, the Premier Inn deal gives a semblance of traction to woo other chains.

7 months ago

Premier Inn Chain Appoints Junior Hotel Inspector, Age 10

Jolyon Attwooll , Daily Telegraph

By the time Roberta Sweet of Bath, Premier Inn's junior hotel inspector, is old enough to have her own debit card and book hotel rooms on her own, millennials will be so yesterday. Premier Inn is getting a headstart on the next wave of travelers, and earning some free publicity in the process.

4 years ago

UK budget hotel chain Premier Inn shows off it’s new high-tech hotel concept

UK budget hotel chain Premier Inn shows off it’s new high-tech hotel concept

The Daily Telegraph

Small, well-connected rooms that get the basics right are perfect for solo or business travelers that don't want to break the banks while on the road.

5 years ago