London has some of the best hotels in the country. From budget accommodation to five star boutique hotels there is a wide variety of accommodation to choose from. These hotels are not only ideal to stay, but also offer a host of facilities and amenities, which make them ideal to organise a variety of events and even anniversaries, birthdays and other special occasions.

If you do plan to celebrate a family event or celebration and are wondering which venue to select in London, the perfect venue would be The Montcalm Grand Ballroom London. Numerous factors contribute to make it the ideal choice to organise various events. Some of these are:

Location: In a bustling city like London, the location of the venue makes all the difference between organising a successful bash or just another event. The city is massive and travelling long distances during peak hours in rush traffic is not a...

The travel industry is one which tends to be full of the latest buzzwords and a few years ago ‘boutique’ was one such keyword which every hotel wanted to attach to its name. Although the popularity has somewhat died down, there is still much to be enjoyed about finding and staying in a boutique hotel when travelling.

They tend to be smaller

In order to qualify as a boutique hotel, the establishment will typically have less than 100 rooms meaning it has a much more intimate feel than a large branded hotel chain. The aim of the hotel should be to create an ambience where you feel like one guest of a handful rather than one of hundreds and staff should go out of their way to make you feel like you are the most important guest staying in the hotel.

They tend to be unique

The great thing about boutique hotels is that they tend to have their own diverse characters and feel. The...

London is famous for many sports and many sports are followed with passion in the city. There are famous stadiums in London related to different sports like cricket, tennis, football etc. and many famous tournaments and championships are also organized every year in the city.

Apart from these sports, some new sports like wall climbing is also beginning to get very popular among Londoners for both youngsters and older people alike. In fact, climbing and bouldering are the two activities, which draw a great deal of crowds and is getting more and more popular as a sport. It used to be seen as an extreme sport earlier but these days it is gaining more popularity as a fitness sport as well as a way to help in staying focused.

Let us explore some the best climbing walls in London

The Arch Climbing Wall

This wall was opened in 2008 by a climber with some friends and it is today one of the...

Smartphones have become incredibly popular in recent years and this has changed the way that travellers research and buy hotel rooms. A mobile phone is now used on the go to check out the best places to stay for a holiday, and customers prefer being able to book within a few clicks. Hotel companies have responded in a positive way to this trend by creating online sites that are mobile-friendly. Apps have also increased in popularity and are now used to make flight bookings, hire holiday cars and to book hotel rooms. This top tool is excellent at gaining customer loyalty and allowing companies to learn details about their guests.

A hotel mobile app is crucial for a business to create as many young people use this tool to make bookings. Firms should want to appeal to a broad range of customers, but they need to make sure they connect with a younger market. The aim for any hotel company is...

A hotel company needs to create a brilliant online presence for customers to notice what they are selling. A website is like a shop window that has all the products on display for travellers to view and decide which one is best for them. It is vital to have a superb website with a strong digital presence especially because the hotel industry is so competitive. The hotel should be easily found on a search engine, and once the customer has located it online they must find it quick to navigate. It has to be professionally created with a good combination of bright visuals, contents, videos and blogs that will interest travellers.

The website is going to be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to customers, so it has to look good for them to want to use it. Something a firm must do is sign up to a GDS or Global Distribution System, which is a superb tool that helps companies gain...

Creating a brilliant app should be top of the list of things to do for hotel companies to entice customers to book a room in this modern digital age. Apps are used by tourists already when it comes to travel, with many booking flights and car rentals on them. A hotel company must consider whether it wants to have its app created in-house or outsourced to another firm. Apps are used for a number of purposes such as watching videos, listening to music, reading the news, playing games and networking. It is reasonable to say that the general public has a great grasp on how to use an app, and also which type of app is appealing.

There are millions of apps out there worth using on smartphones, and what tourists want to experience is an easy to navigate app for their hotel needs. The aim of an app is to be able to relay information about the accommodation and amenities available there...

A hotel company ultimately wants to get greater direct bookings to ensure that it maximises its profits for long-term success. There are certain techniques available to attract travellers through a hotel website, and often that can be achieved through a strong brand. Getting a direct booking is the best way to increase profits, but also connect with customers to make them loyal for the future. Accommodation companies should definitely care about getting direct bookings as they are in competition with OTAs or Online Travel Agencies. They may actually employ OTAs to get customers but ultimately they need to inspire direct bookings.

Companies really need to work out how to get as many direct bookings as possible, because they will end up paying commission fees to OTAs. Something that firms must work on is to create a brilliant hotel booking engine that will entice travellers to make a...

Norfolk is a wonderful county with plenty to offers visitors and tourists and north Norfolk in particular has much to recommend it. From the stunning coastline to the open countryside, the exciting attractions to the history and heritage of the area, whether you are a family or a savvy sole traveller, there will be plenty to keep you occupied whilst in Norfolk. Of course, if you need more persuasion than that, then here are six reasons why you should visit north Norfolk:-

The Beaches and Coastline

North Norfolk has 45 miles of unspoilt coastline which equals miles of beaches, cliffs, grass-tufted dunes, tidal salt marshes and quaint seaside towns. In particular you have Cromer, Hunstanton, Mundesley and Holkham which would all make excellent destinations and which each have some fantastic Norfolk hotels to choose from. There’s a reason this part of the county has been designated...

There are always going to be advancements in online trends, and this is no different in the hotel industry. There are certainly some interesting web design trends that arrived last year that are still popular in 2017. Something that a number of hotel companies are using is flat design that reduces the loading time of web pages, which is a huge benefit in this modern digital age. Flat design looks great on both high and low resolution screens, which is a plus for companies thinking about using this tool. Material design is actually an improved version of flat design and is considered by many as easier to understand and better to navigate.

One of the most important things to consider on a website is to have a hotel search engine to search within and outside the site. Something that is also proving very popular is called the hamburger menu that is denoted by three parallel horizontal...

London is undoubtedly one of the most favoured destinations for a trip among travellers. It is a fantastic hub of music, food, arts and culture. London has countless attractive sites and locations meant for sightseeing and witnessing the history of the majestic city. One such attractive and historic location is the Buckingham Palace, home to the Royal family for over 200 years. This iconic building is considered to be one of the most popular destinations in the world and is a must visit site for first time travellers to the city of London.


However, apart from being the home for the Royal family, this palace also hosts ceremonies and events spread over the year. The Queen offers knighthood to the worthy in the halls of this palace, christening of the royal family is done and state banquets are also held in these halls.

Situated in the City of Westminster and is bound by two iconic...