As we come to terms with the effects of increased Covid-19 restrictions, it is refreshing to reflect on some positive news within PREM Group in recent weeks.
On Thursday 15th October, several PREM associates were recognised at the LIFT Ireland Awards for living key leadership values in their work and personal lives.
Read MoreWe have successfully renegotiated a €38m debt facility with Swedish lender Proventus. The facility, which was due at the end of August, has been extended out until 2022. We entered into the €38m debt facility in 2015 to purchase several significant freehold assets, including Tulfarris Hotel and Golf Resort in Co Wicklow.
Read MoreOur teams have always work tirelessly to ensure their property offer the best in hospitality, quality, efficiency and value to our guests. TripAdvisor has recently published their Travellers’ Choice Awards 2020 - based on all the reviews and ratings that guests share about their stay. We couldn't be prouder of our properties listed below, and all our properties working tirelessly through the pandemic.
Read MoreHeading into our busy summer season, the majority of our properties were forced to close or limit services to help stop the spread of the virus. We were very grateful that the initial re-opening date was brought forward a few weeks earlier than planned. However, the most recent two-week shutdown in Kildare, Laois and Offaly can only be described as a huge shock to our management team and staff at The Osprey Hotel in Naas.
Read MoreWhilst cleaning and sanitising has always been at the forefront of our Standard Operating Procedures, we have decided to go one step further to ensure both our staff and guests safety, with the introduction of the Steri-7 Xtra bio-misting system with Reactive Barrier Technology.
Read MoreGiven these turbulent times in the hospitality industry due to COVID-19, the hospitality sector was one of the first to endure the hardship of closures and the first to feel the economic brunt of the crisis. The hardships are still being felt for many properties – prompt action is critical to prevent crippling debts, layoffs and closures of distressed properties.
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Read MoreWe are eagerly anticipating unveiling our gorgeous new property, in one of the most culturally and historically rich cities in the world, Amsterdam.
PREMIER SUITES PLUS Amsterdam, opening in July 2020, is located in the heart of the financial district of the city, just a 10-minute tram ride to central station.
Read MoreOur CEO Jim Murphy has called for an immediate review of the reopening dates for hotels. Under the current COVID- 19 government roadmap hotels are not due to open until the 20th of July, which we believe will be far too late for hotels to try and salvage what will be left of the summer season.
Read MoreIt is encouraging to see Governments launching detailed road maps to help us re-open our economy and society. While some of our properties have remained open for essential workers, we are planning to re-open all our properties when safe to do, in line with regulations.
Read MoreOn March 10th 2020, PREM Group celebrated our first PREM Ovation Awards Lunch. 85 team members from PREM UK and Ireland gathered in Tulfarris Hotel and Golf Resort to recognise excellence within PREM Group.
Read MoreCaring for our guests, customers and employees is always priority. While we consistently maintain high standards of hygiene in our properties, we have implemented additional measures in response to the Coronavirus (Covid-19). These measures are in place to mitigate any potential risks and follow the recommended guidelines from the HSE and the WHO and are under ongoing review.
Read MoreA few months ago, our team received some touching news from our dear colleague and revenue manager at PREM Hospitality Continental Europe, Kristoffel. His little son Victor, only a few months old, was diagnosed with the rare muscle disease SMA Type 1. When we learnt this news, we immediately put our heads together to come up with ideas to support Kristoffel and his family.
Read MorePREM Group is set to further expand its presence across Continental Europe as our 16th PREMIER SUITES is due to open in Zuidas, Amsterdam in June 2020. PREMIER SUITES PLUS Amsterdam will be located within the HourGlass Building on Buitenveldertselaan, Zuidas in the heart of the city’s financial district. The property is expected to become one of the most iconic buildings in Amsterdam due to its impressive shape, materials used and imaginative architecture.
Read MoreFestive decorations are making the atmosphere joyful and merry. Laughter and the feeling of home are filling hearts across Ireland and the world. Surrounded by the magic of the last month of the year and the decade, we can’t help but reminisce on the past year. 2019 has been a year like no other for PREM Group.
Read MorePREM Hospitality has signed a Multiple Development Agreement (MDA) with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG). The deal will see PREM Hospitality sign franchise agreements for up to 10 hotels across Belgium, Netherlands and Germany the first of which will be the Holiday Inn Express in Antwerp which is due to open in 2021.
Read MorePreparations for the PGA EuroPro Tour event, The PREM Group Irish Masters are ramping up ahead of the tournament which takes place at our very own Tulfarris Hotel and Golf Resort, Blessington, Co. Wicklow (Ireland) from 28-30th August.
Read MoreThe PREM Group Irish Masters will take place at Tulfarris Hotel and Golf Resort, Blessington, Co. Wicklow from 28-30th August. This year is the second time for Tulfarris to host the prestigious PGA EuroPro Tour. The PREM Group Irish Masters forms part of the PGA EuroPro tour offering players direct access to the Challenge Tour through the final Order of Merit, with players competing for over £1.2 million of prize money in 2019. 156 players are expected to play at Tulfarris with the top five golfers at the end of the season being awarded a place on the 2020 Challenge Tour.
Read MoreWe are delighted to announce the launch of our new business brand PREM Hospitality.
Designed to help promote our portfolio of hotels and serviced apartments as a unique collection of places to stay, we have developed an impressive website which showcases all 38 of our hotels and serviced apartment locations. The website also features information about each property with a focus on our diverse portfolio from boutique city centre hotels to country manor houses.
Read MorePREM Group hosted its annual charity golf event on the 30th May at Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort, Blessington, Co. Wicklow, Ireland in aid of our company’s nominated charity, ‘Beyond the Moon.’
Over 40 teams of four people teed off in a bid to take ‘Tulfarris golfing glory’ whilst also raising much needed funds for Beyond the Moon, a children’s charity which helps raise funds to send children with a life threatening illness and their families on a much-needed holiday.
Read MoreThe team at PREM Group couldn't be prouder of our HR team on picking up two distinguished awards at the Irish HR Champion Awards. The awards which were held recently at the Guinness Storehouse were organised by event management company Blacksquare, with lead sponsors William Fry celebrate the hard work and dedication of HR teams – operating at the front line, delivering ambitious programmes, impacting business performance and transforming employee experience.
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