CONTENTS AUGUST 2017
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REGULARS
Month in Review 5
A roundup of the latest hospitality news from across the UK
Product News 13
With new releases coming to market , we curate recent supplier launches for your perusal
Statistics 14
A snapshot of average room rates and inbound UK visitors ’ spending
Comment : 16 Peter Hancock
This month Peter Hancock speaks on the captive audience syndrome
Angie Petkovic 50
Angie Petkovic discusses the value of Tour Operator Rates
FEATURES
Hotel Concept 15 of the Month
We take a look inside one-room hotel The Napoleon
Bedroom Design 23
This month we put a spotlight on interiors and furnishings
Front of House 31
Ankush Sharma speaks on his recent acquirement of the Marriott ’ s oldest hotel , Breadsall Priory
Office to Hotel 42
Aubrey Calderwood discloses the hidden benefits of transforming office spaces into hotels
Quality In Tourism 46
In her regular feature , Deborah Heather explores the best ways to promote your hotel
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