Lakeshore Leisure Group backs Clawford Lakes resort in Devon
UK: Private equity-backed leisure brand Lakeshore Leisure Group has secured planning permission to develop a new 80-acre luxury resort in North West Devon. Clawford Lakes in Holsworthy is due to open this autumn and feature 144 lodges, nine floating lakes and a Scandinavian-inspired spa complete with swimming pool. In addition, the resort will include 24 […]
Bob W to enter UK with first Central London building
UK / Finland: Helsinki-based tech-driven hospitality provider Bob W is taking its concept to the UK with a new building currently being constructed in Whitechapel in the East End of London. The building, which is scheduled to open in 2022, has been rated ‘Excellent by the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method [BREEAM], the world’s leading sustainability assessment […]
“Solving a piece of the puzzle”: washbnb CEO Daniel Cruz Q+A Part Two
US: ShortTermRentalz speaks to Daniel Cruz, co-founder and CEO of washbnb, a tech-enabled linen solution for the short-term rental and hotel industries, which recently launched a crowdfunding campaign via Wefunder. Read Part One of Cruz’ interview on ShortTermRentalz from 20 May here. How do you see washbnb fitting into and enhancing the growing optech ecosystem in the short-term rental industry? We’re […]