AccorHotels today announces its UK & Ireland management team. The announcement includes strategic hires from outside the business and several internal appointments.Philip Lassman has joined AccorHotels UK & Ireland as Vice President of Development. Lassman joins after 10 years at IHG where for the past five years he was Development Director for UK and Ireland. His … [Read more...]
Professional golfer Adam Scott joins Mandarin Oriental’s global advertising fan campaign
Professional golfer and Masters champion, Adam Scott, has been welcomed as the newest celebrity fan to join Mandarin Oriental’s USD multi-million global advertising campaign “He’s a Fan/She’s a Fan”.The campaign elegantly connects Mandarin Oriental’s well-recognized symbol – the fan –with international celebrities who regularly stay at the Group’s hotels. In appreciation of … [Read more...]
Edinburgh Bed & Breakfast triumphs in national awards
Millers64 on Pilrig Street has been named Best Bed & Breakfast at the 6th annual Food and Drink Reader Awards.The upgraded Victorian terrace was the only Scottish venue to be recognised in its category, and emerged successful after reaching the final in the same awards last year. Millers64 is run by sisters Louise and Shona Clelland and offers the very best hospitality … [Read more...]
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London unveils first phase of significant renovation
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s European flagship Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London, has unveiled the first phase of its extensive restoration, designed to confirm this historic hotel’s position as one of the best in the world. The hotel remains open throughout the renovation which will be completed in the third quarter of 2018.The first phase of the renovation includes … [Read more...]
Jurys Inn Manchester unveils £2.9 million new look
Jurys Inn Manchester unveils its brand new look following an extensive £2.9 million transformation. The hotel is completely unrecognisable; with stylish new bedrooms, open plan new lobby with connectivity area, Costa coffee bar and a brand new bar and restaurant “Oddsocks Bar & Kitchen“.Manchester is almost as well known for its symbol, the worker bee, as it is for … [Read more...]
Millennium Hotels and Resorts signs two iconic hotels in Makkah
Millennium Hotels and Resorts is continuing with its successful expansion strategy across Saudi Arabia by announcing the takeover of two landmark hotels in the Holy City of Makkah. Following the signing of a management agreement with Makkah Construction & Development Company, the Group will operate Makkah Millennium Hotel and Makkah Millennium Towers, under the global … [Read more...]
Langdale Chase awarded 4 stars and 2 rosettes in AA inspection
Langdale Chase Hotel, Windermere, is celebrating after being awarded two prestigious industry awards - a four star AA rating and two AA Rosettes.It is a significant achievement for the Windermere hotel that was acquired by Daniel Thwaites less than six months ago.The AA carried out an unannounced overnight stay and was impressed with the high standards found. The … [Read more...]
Champagne central sparkles with six figure makeover
A new look for one of Glasgow’s finest establishments has just been revealed as Grand Central Hotel takes the wrap off a sparkling makeover. The iconic hotspot, overlooking Central Station in the heart of Glasgow’s style mile, has undergone a lavish refurbishment, to relaunch its iconic bar. Former Miss Scotland and TV presenter, Jennifer Reoch also joined the team to … [Read more...]
Northern Hotelier shortlisted for the Oscars of the Hospitality Sector
General Manager of Carden Park and Head of Cheshire Hoteliers Association Paul Bayliss will represent the North of England as the only hotelier to be shortlisted for the prestigious Independent Hotelier Award.The Independent Hoteliers Award takes place annually, aims at recognising the passion of independently spirited hoteliers who drive the sector forward with creativity … [Read more...]
Starboard Hotels announces new board appointments
Starboard Hotels are thrilled to announce that industry guru’s Robert Crook, former Managing Director of Interstate Hotels and Resorts, John Kilty, previously Director of Allied Irish Banks UKl and Brian Harrigan, previously with the Metropolitan Police policy division, have agreed to join the company as non-executive members of the Board.Managing Director Paul Callingham … [Read more...]
Relaunch of Fairmont St Andrews following multi-million-pound redevelopment of five-star resort
This September sees the relaunch of Fairmont St Andrews following a multi-million-pound redevelopment of the five-star resort, part of AccorHotels. World-class facilities, set against the stunning backdrop of the Fife coastline and designed with timeless elegance and an authentic local experience in mind, are combined with Fairmont’s legendary service to create a place where … [Read more...]
Leasowe Castle selected by Duke of York to host young champions trophy golfers
Leasowe Castle has housed the next generation of golfing stars throughout the duration of the Duke of York Young Champions Trophy.The 16th-century castle, nestled on the picturesque Wirral coastline, was selected as the official hotel for the tournament which took place in Hoylake’s Open Championship (Links) course.The tournament saw young men and women from 31 … [Read more...]
Hoteliers’ fundraising reaches new heights
A team from the UK’s leading independent hotel management company is on top of the world after raising thousands of pounds for charity – by building a hotel room at the summit of Ben Nevis.Redefine|BDL Hotels’ (RBH) property team raised more than £12,000 for children’s charity Make-A-Wish UK, after battling through awful weather to set up a hotel room on the highest … [Read more...]
Swire Hotels announce four new Senior Managers
Swire Hotels is pleased to announce the following appointments to its senior management team in Hong Kong.Brian Williams, Deputy ChairmanBrian Williams, previously the Managing Director of Swire Hotels has taken up the new role of Deputy Chairman, focusing on the growth and development of the group. He is a seasoned hotelier who has worked in the luxury hotel market on … [Read more...]
