BUSINESS TRAVEL AWARDS 2019


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Best Budget Hotel Brand TRAVELODGE HOTELS


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Whether you’re a large business or a small company, Travelodge offers a great way to manage expenditure and make savings. With more than 550 hotels across the UK, you’ll find Travelodge in the centre of major cities, in large towns, as well as vital roadside stops. More than 180 hotels have Bar Cafes and almost all are located close to other restaurants, making Travelodge the ideal base for travel.


The judges felt Travelodge’s refurbishment programme had transformed the portfolio, with its Plus & Super Rooms representing a massive improvement. Also they felt the brand was now driving innovation.


Finalists: Ibis Hotels, Motel One, Point A Hotels


Best Midscale Hotel Brand NOVOTEL


Novotel provides a multi-service offer for business guests, with spacious, modular rooms, 24/7 catering, meeting rooms, attentive staff, a multipurpose lobby and fitness centres. Through Planet 21, AccorHotels’ sustainable development programme, Novotel has committed to in- dustry-leading sustainability targets across its 496 hotels and resorts in 58 countries.


The judges felt Novotel had seen significant improvement over the past couple of years and now offers large rooms, round-the-clock catering, early and mobile check-in via its app and an excellent sustainability programme.


Highly commended: Premier Inn Finalists: Amba Hotels, Jurys Inn


Best Upscale Hotel Brand SHANGRI-LA HOTELS AND RESORTS


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Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts manages more than 100 hotels in 76 destinations. The group has established “hospitality from the heart” in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, North America and the Indian Ocean. It has a substantial development programme in Australia, Bahrain, mainland China, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia.


According to the judges, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts offers a strong CSR programme, innovation in crisis management and an effective mobile strategy, while demonstrating continuous improvement and a real focus on people and staff in its properties.


Finalists: Nhow - NH Notel Group, Pullman Hotels, The Savoy, London


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Best Serviced Apartment Provider BRIDGESTREET WORLDWIDE


BridgeStreet.com is the first technology platform built specifically for business travel. With properties in more than 22,600 cities, BridgeStreet is the technology leader in the extended-stay sector. Its innovative product line, Six Ways to Stay, connects a global marketplace of millions of extended stay hotels, serviced apartments, brand hotels, furnished homes, holiday rentals, and design-led hostels.


The judges felt that BridgeStreet had upped its game as a global provider, and is offering an excellent, segmented product for business and leisure travellers.


Finalists: The Apartment Service, Oakwood Worldwide, SACO The Serviced Apartment Company, SilverDoor Apartments


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