Independent Cornish hotels, the Scarlet and Bedruthan became a Real Living Wage Employer through a three-year journey, now both hotels have increased all people’s hourly rate to above the Real Living Wage. The Real Living Wage is an independently-calculated rate that ensures workers can meet the cost of living and earn enough to support themselves and their families. It goes … [Read more...]
The Stafford London continues Courtyard Fire series with Genevieve Taylor
Following on from the success of their first events with Hawksmoor, Lisa Goodwin Allen and Norma, The Stafford London will be welcoming chef and best-selling author Genevieve Taylor as part of their Courtyard Fire series. On the 5 June, Taylor will be joining forces with Culinary Director Ben Tish and Executive Chef Jozef Rogulski to cook a collaborative menu from the outdoor … [Read more...]
Director of Sales & Marketing appointed at The Goring
By Denis Sheehan, 25 May 2021 The Goring has today announced the appointment of Paula McColgan as Director of Sales & Marketing. McColgan most recently held the position of Director of Sales & Marketing at The Carlton Tower Jumeirah and Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel, London, ahead of their June 2021 relaunch. Prior to this, Paula headed up the Sales & … [Read more...]
New hotel manager appointed at The Belfry
The Belfry Hotel & Resort has appointed Ed Richardson as Hotel Manager. Richardson has over 22 years of experience in the hospitality industry having led high performing teams. Richardson joins The Belfry from his most recent role as Hotel Manager at Fairmont St Andrews Scotland. Some of his previous properties include Shangri-La Pudong Shanghai, Hyatt Regency Coolum, … [Read more...]
Travelodge report 400 jobs open spanning the entire spectrum of hotel roles
As people and skills shortages across the UK hospitality industry become ever more apparent, hotel operator Travelodge is the latest industry name to join the queue for vitally needed employees. Travelodge is currently looking to fill 450 positions across the country, with 400 of these positions needing to be filled immediately. The positions open span the entire spectrum … [Read more...]
Preferred Hotel Group enhances female leadership in Europe
Preferred Hotel Group – the family-owned company that manages and operates global travel and hospitality brands including Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Beyond Green, Historic Hotels of America, Historic Hotels Worldwide, PHG Consulting, and Beyond Green Travel – is pleased to announce three leadership promotions. Brenda Collin, based in London, takes the reins as … [Read more...]
Radisson appoints GM for Manchester hotels
Radisson Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Suzanne Graham Speak as City General Manager at Radisson BLU Hotel Manchester Airport and Park Inn by Radisson Manchester. Graham Speak has a career spanning over 20 years working in the hospitality industry, and her teenage years were spent gaining crucial experience working in hotels and restaurants. After … [Read more...]
The UK’s largest golf resort operator invests in bringing more to the game
The QHotels Group has underlined its long-term commitment to golf by announcing £2 million investment across its golf resorts over the next three years. The UK’s largest golf resort operator will be rolling out an upgrade to its facilities and courses at its seven golf venues in England and Scotland over the next 12 months, with further significant investment to follow in 2022 … [Read more...]
Travelodge appoint new CEO with focus on reopening
Travelodge has announced the appointment of Craig Bonnar as its new Chief Executive. Bonnar has been serving as Travelodge’s Interim Chief Executive since the start of this year and has been a member of the group operating board since his appointment as Chief Operating Officer in January 2017. As Chief Operating Officer, Bonnar held direct management responsibility for leading … [Read more...]
Preferred Hotels & Resorts add five locations to green travel corridors
Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is thrilled to welcome five new independent properties on Spain and Greece’s sun-soaked islands to its growing European portfolio of more than 200 hotels, resorts, and residences. With international travel set to return mid-May, and the likely introduction of green travel corridors from the UK to … [Read more...]
Travelodge opening 17 new hotels for summer staycation boom looks questionable
Travelodge has announced the fast track opening of 17 new hotels across the UK in 2021, creating 360 new jobs. The new hotels are expected be open and trading in time for the summer season, ahead of the much anticipated boom in staycations this summer. Craig Bonnar, Travelodge Chief Executive said: “After a challenging 12 months, today’s announcement demonstrates the strength … [Read more...]
Accor appoint new CEO of Raffles & Orient Express
Accor have announced the appointment of Stephen Alden to the role of Chief Executive Officer Raffles & Orient Express, effective May 3rd. Alden will report directly to Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO, and will become a member of the Group Executive Committee. Alden, who most recently created and launched the Dedica Anthology brand in 2017, encompassing a portfolio of … [Read more...]
Whitbread posts £1 billion loss, but optimistic for staycation fuelled bounce back
The UK's largest hospitality company Whitbread has posted an annual loss of £1 billion, but is forecasting to bounce back through strong demand for staycations this summer. The owner of Premier Inn hotels, and the Beefeater and Brewers Fayre restaurant chains labelled 2020 as the "most challenging in our 279 year history". Looking forward to a significant boost through … [Read more...]
Chief Sustainability Officer appointed at Accor
Accor has announced the appointment of Brune Poirson to the role of Chief Sustainability Officer. Poirson will report directly to Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO, and will become a member of the Executive Committee. Her role will be to define, drive and monitor the commitments, the strategy and the roll-out of the Group’s action plans in terms of sustainable … [Read more...]
Hilton KP and Executive Chef team to join Cyrus Todiwala at The Belfry
The Clink Charity Hospitality Golf Day 2021, in association with Meiko, taking place in June at The Belfry will welcome a new team this year thanks to Meiko UK’s Kitchen Porters Club. The new team will be captained by Raul Noja Garcia, a kitchen porter at the Hilton in York who was nominated by his colleague, Saurabh Prabhakar, Executive Chef, Hilton, York and Culinary … [Read more...]
