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US and Chinese markets drive Intercontinental’s Q3 growth


InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has posted a 6.4 per cent increase in global RevPAR during the third quarter of 2011, which was driven by growth in Greater China and the US. Compared with the three months to 30


September 2010, IHG saw a 10.8 per cent growth in RevPAR for the Greater China region and 8 per cent growth in the US. However, the group said that global


RevPAR growth stood at 7 per cent for the third quarter if Egypt, Japan and Bahrain were excluded. Elsewhere, IHG reported an increase in revenue for the three-month period and a reduction in its net debt, while operating profits were also up on the same quarter in 2010.


Daily news, Jobs, Training & TenDers www.spaopportunities.com Bannatyne opens 33rd UK spa


The Bannatyne Group has announced the launch of its latest UK spa at the Fairfield health club near Stotfold, Bedfordshire, UK which is open to both members and non-members. Facilities at the new £200,000 spa – the group’s 33rd in the UK – include six treatment rooms; a double treatment room; and a relaxation balcony, as well as a spray tan room and a mani- cure and pedicure area. Te spa will complement existing relaxation


facilities at the health club, which comprise a 14-seat spa pool; a large relaxation area along- side a 16m swimming pool; and a steamroom. Treatments for both men and women are on offer at the spa and are provided by Elemis, with ID Bare Escentuals; Gelish Semi Permanent Nailcare; and Essie nail care also available. Justin Musgrove, spa director of The Bannatyne Group, said: “The new spa in


With 33 spas, Bannatyne is one of the country’s largest spa operators


Fairfield is an essential part of Bannatyne’s drive towards creating an enhanced wellbeing concept under one roof, while also providing a new dimension for members of the health club. “In line with all our existing health clubs and


spas, the Bannatyne Spa in Fairfield will pro- vide a high quality service and experience for every visitor, offering the latest treatments and using leading luxury product ranges.”


Nashville hotel to join Autograph Collection


Nashville’s historic 125-bedroom Union Street Hotel in Tennessee, US, is set to become the 27th property to join Marriott International’s Autograph Collection in January 2012. Te hotel, which will be the state’s first to be incorporated into the Autograph Collection, is


Pinks Boutique offers a range of organic products


Radisson Edwardian deal for Pinks Boutique


Organic spa brand Pinks Boutique has con- firmed that it has secured a partnership to supply Radisson Edwardian, one of the largest privately-owned hotel groups in the UK. Te Spa at Radisson Edwardian’s newly-launched hotel in Guildford, Surrey, will be among the locations to offer Pinks products and treatments as a result of the agreement. Lara Lympaney, group spa manager


at Radisson Edwardian, said: “Te Pinks Boutique range of products and treatment rituals feels like a perfect fit for our spas.” East River Spa at New Providence Wharf


in London will offer Pinks manicure and pedicure treatments, as well as using Pinks products for all of its waxing services. Visitors at Te Spa at Guildford are to


be able to benefit from Pinks’ manicures, pedicures, facials and waxing, with both Te Spa and East River Spa also retailing the products.


6 MWB Group reports ‘challenging’ trading


MWB Group, the parent company of the Malmaison and Hotel du Vin boutique brands, has reported “chal- lenging” trading conditions for the first four months of the financial year. Te group said that demand


in the period between 1 July and 18 November had “soſt- ened” due to consumer confidence being impacted by UK and Eurozone eco- nomic concerns. However, Malmaison was able to deliver RevPAR in line with figures for 2010 as a result of improvements in room rates, while overall revenues were up 1.5 per cent on last year. Te period also saw the completion of five


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housed in the city’s former L&N Railroad train station following a conversion in 1986. Real estate developers Turnberry Associates


and Corner Partnership undertook an US$11m (EUR8.2m, £7m) revamp and restoration in 2005, which took two years to complete.


MWB operates the Malmaison and Hotel du Vin boutique brands


borrowings by around £100m to £180m. A MWB spokesperson said: “Te completion


hotel sales and leasebacks totalling £102.9m, with proceeds used to reduce Malmaison’s


of the Malmaison transactions, along with the refinancing that was completed in June 2011, provide a more stable platform from which our operating businesses can move forward.”


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