LONDON, ENGLAND, January 14, 2011 (Press-News.org) Piccadilly Backpackers has just been announced as a finalist in this year's National Business Awards UK. The London based hostel will feature in the Santander Small to Medium Sized Business of the Year Award.
The Santander Small to Medium Sized Business of the Year Award is open to any organisation with no more the GBP25 million turnover in the last financial year. The award is designed to show a company that shows an established position in the market as well as growth, innovation and good business results.
Piccadilly Backpackers has been shortlisted for the award after impressing the panel of expert judges with its business model, which allows it to adapt to meets its customer's needs very quickly. Particular innovations include the amount of beds growing from 500 to 750 after acquiring additional space, the introduction of new group facilities which allow the hostel to accommodate groups of around 200 at a time and the introduction of Pod Beds into the hostel.
On Piccadilly Backpackers selection as finalist Jonathan Allum, group CEO, said: "Not only have we delivered seven years of consistent and stable growth facing economic and operational challenges, but we have also provided London Tourism and local retail with 500 new visitors every day; so we're contributing to the capital's recovery."
The National Business Awards UK take place in London in November 2011.
About Piccadilly Backpackers:
Piccadilly Backpackers is London's most central, award winning hostel catering for the budget traveller. It offers beds and rooms for everyone who seeks value for money hostels in London. Spread over 6 clean levels, offering a fantastic crew of staff and located in the heart of London's liveliest area Piccadilly, the accommodation is only a heartbeat from London's most popular attractions.
The London hostel offers easy access to the famous nightspot Leicester Square, the trendy area of Soho, the bustling shopping area of Oxford Street and London's renowned central Theatre Land. Trafalgar Square, Big Ben and the London Eye are also within an average of 10 minutes walking distance from the hostel.
Website: http://www.piccadillyhotel.net
Piccadilly Backpackers Announced as Finalist in National Business Awards UK
Piccadilly Backpackers has been announced as a finalist for the Santander Small to Medium Sized Business of the Year Award in this year's National Business Awards UK.
2011-01-14
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[Press-News.org] Piccadilly Backpackers Announced as Finalist in National Business Awards UKPiccadilly Backpackers has been announced as a finalist for the Santander Small to Medium Sized Business of the Year Award in this year's National Business Awards UK.