The DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln, managed by leaf HOSPITALITY last week received two top awards at the Lincolnshire Media Business Awards for 2013.

Held at the Lincolnshire Showground, the awards honour the finest business achievements of the past twelve months throughout Lincolnshire. The team at the DoubleTree by Hilton were awarded with ‘Start Up Business of the Year’, as well as the prestigious ‘Business of the Year’ award.

Since opening in December 2011, the business has seen significant growth in their occupancy, revenue and profit figures and has created 80 jobs in the community, including a number of University of Lincoln graduates.

Located on Brayford Wharf North, the building project saw the redevelopment of the previously derelict site, the former Electricity Works for the City of Lincoln. Brayford Hotels Ltd, which owns and runs the site, brought the globally recognised Hilton brand to Lincoln with 115 luxury bedrooms, 720 square metres of meeting and function space and the popular fifth floor Electric Bar and Restaurant.

Engaging with the local community is a key focus of the hotel, and they play an active part in promoting Lincoln as a tourist and business destination. They support and get involved in local events, including sponsorship of Waddington Air Show, promotion of Lincoln BIG’s events, and involvement with the Lincoln Comedy Festival.

The awards add to an impressive list of achievements for the 4* hotel this year, including the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for the second year running, and a 9.1 out of 10 Booking.com
Reviews.

Commenting on the result Richard Farrar, Managaing Director of leaf HOSPITALITY said “to win any award of this nature is fantastic but to win two awards in our first year really is a great achievement. The team have worked so hard for this and I’m delighted for them, they all deserve it”

Notes to Editors

About Double by Hilton Lincoln

The DoubleTree by Hilton in Lincoln, owned and run by Brayford Hotels Ltd, opened in December 2011. As the city’s first four star hotel, it has 115 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, 720 square metres of purpose-built meeting and event space, and the fifth floor Electric Bar and Restaurant. Due to its location on Brayford Wharf North, the hotel boasts unrivalled views of the marina and Lincoln Cathedral.

For more information about DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln please visit

www.doubletree.hilton.co.uk/lincoln or contact 01522 565180

For social media users, the DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln can be found at www.facebook.com/doubletreelinc and www.twitter.com/doubletreelinc/@doubletreelinc

About leaf HOSPITALITY

leaf HOSPITALITY is a Hotel Management Company that operates Hotels in the United Kingdom on behalf of owners. Set up in 2007, the company works with branded and independent hotels.

For more information about leaf HOSPITALITY please visit www.leafhospitality.com or call 0203 664 11 11

For more information about this news release please contact:

Rachael Hurst, Sales & Marketing Manager, DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln
Rachael.hurst@hilton.com | 01522 528540 | 07761 065797