Press & PR zone

New umi hotel announced as runner up in the Hotel Excellence awards
A panel of judges have awarded the new umi hotel in Notting Hill, runner-up prize in the HRS Hotel Excellence Awards. Launched in June 2007, umi aims to revolutionise the hotel industry by offering a 5 star service for 3 star prices. With doubles from £30 per person, the hotel boasts services such as a concierge, its own “yumi” coffee shop, a cocktail bar & wireless in all rooms. More info...

Two Great Backpacking Brands Join Forces
St Christopher’s Inns and Belushi’s Bars Acquire the Flying Pig Hostel Group in Amsterdam It is with great pleasure that we announce the acquisition of the Flying Pig Hostel Group in Amsterdam. The current owners of the Flying Pig, Ronald Selter and Willem Kerkvliet will stay on as Shareholders and Directors. More info...

The Blackie Report
Specialist Video Reports for Language Schools and Educational Travel David Blackie’s new web site at www.TheBlackieReport.com consists of a growing database of interviews recorded on video with students and staff in language schools and other international education programmes, and with people active in international education and educational travel. The Blackie Report videos are short, typically lasting about 5 minutes, and unscripted, and offer dialogue that is fresh and spontaneous, to powerful promotional effect. More info...

EVANS V KOSMAR - DEFENDING CLAIMS JUST GOT HARDER!
There is good news and bad news for tour operators in today’s decision by the Court of Appeal in the case of Evans v Kosmar. Kosmar had lost the original case. The Claimant had dived into the shallow end of a pool in Corfu, and suffered terrible injuries. The award in his favour was well into 7 figures. More info...

Train to Gain
Would you like to improve the productivity of your business and gain that competitive edge? If so, training and developing your staff is the smart way to ensure that your employees have the right skills to do an effective job. More info...