The Master Innholders is urging hoteliers to focus on building sustainable and inclusive businesses to help ease the industry’s recruitment crisis. Research by Fast Company revealed that 40% of millennials have chosen a job because the company is sustainable, while 56% of workers responding to a Glassdoor survey claimed that workplace culture was more important than … [Read more...]
The Hari appoints Sustainability Executive
Boutique five-star hotel, The Hari, is delighted to announce the appointment of Emma-Louise Sargeant as Sustainability Executive. With ambitions to become carbon neutral, The Hari has appointed Emma-Louise to push the hotel forward with its green initiatives. Emma-Louise joins The Hari with a passion for sustainability and responsible travel. She followed her bachelor’s … [Read more...]
De Vere donates over half a million pounds to NHS Charities Together
De Vere, a collection of historic mansion house estates and distinctive contemporary hotels, has donated £560,000 to NHS Charities Together to help NHS staff, volunteers, and patients at the centre of the COVID-19 pandemic. De Vere’s donation will help support NHS staff, volunteers and patients in key areas including welfare and wellbeing, assistance for patients leaving … [Read more...]
Development doesn’t have to cost the Earth
By Dr Sabine Schaffer, co-CEO & managing partner, The Pro-invest Group UK & Europe I’m sure the irony of Glasgow’s hotels bulging at the seams, their heating, lighting, and water systems working at full capacity, will not be lost on the majority of the 30,000 delegates to COP26. All have come to Scotland hoping to play their part in helping to save … [Read more...]
New lunchtime small plates and tipples available at The Vine Bar
The Vineyard, near Newbury in Berkshire, has just launched The Vine Bar, a new lunchtime offering showcasing the hotel’s phenomenal 30,000-bottle cellar, alongside a short menu of snacks and small plates. Romain Bourger, The Vineyard’s Head Sommelier, and current ‘Taittinger UK Sommelier of the Year’ has selected 50 wines available by the glass, carafe, and full bottle. He has … [Read more...]
Tokyu Hotels Group create a hotel run completely on renewable energy
The Tokyu Hotels Group is leading the way in Japan with its approach to the use of hydrogen fuel in hotels. Hydrogen has been referred to as the ‘ultimate clean energy’, offering a solution for securing a stable energy supply and preserving the global environment. The Kawasaki King Skyfront Tokyu REI Hotel has created a sustainable model for its production in partnership with … [Read more...]
Dalata Hotel Group extends Debt Facilities
Dalata Hotel Group is pleased to announce it has successfully agreed the extension of the Group's Debt Facilities (the "Revised Facilities") with its banking partners, demonstrating the strength of the Group’s financial position. In addition to extending the maturity of the Debt Facilities, the Revised Facilities agreement also provides additional flexibility as the … [Read more...]
Springboard become a Hoteliers’ Charter Champion
Hospitality charity Springboard has pledged its support to the Hoteliers’ Charter and is one of the latest leading organisations to become a Charter Champion, supporting the placements of hotel trainees in industry positions. Providing specialist careers advice and guidance to young people across the country, Springboard UK aims to promote careers in hospitality as a rewarding … [Read more...]
World Travel Awards confirms The Belfry as England’s Leading Conference Hotel
The Belfry Hotel & Resort has once again been announced as England’s Leading Conference Hotel at the 28th annual World Travel Awards. The awards acknowledged The Belfry’s high-quality service, exceptionally high standard of facilities and first-class events and meetings spaces. Katie Niland, Sales Director at The Belfry said: “I am absolutely delighted that the … [Read more...]
Annual Independent Hotel Day celebrated at Preferred Hotel Group
Preferred Hotel Group has kicked off its annual celebration of Independent Hotel Day by declaring the winners of its 2021 I Prefer Members’ Choice Awards. The ultra-luxurious Atelier Playa Mujeres in Cancun, Mexico, was named the overall global winner, as well as the winner of the North American category, and other top regional accolades went to The Fullerton Hotel … [Read more...]
New Hotel Manager at The Ned
Jessica Tapfar has joined The Ned as Hotel Manager: a hotel, members club and collection of restaurants in the City of London from Soho House & Co. Jessica graduated from Cornell University, School of Hotel Administration, with a Bachelor of Science in 2012, and started her career at Waldorf Astoria New York in June 2012. After completing the Management Development … [Read more...]
Chris Eigelaar joins UK Golf Federation board
Chris Eigelaar, Resort General Manager at iconic golf destination The Belfry Hotel & Resort has joined the board at the UK Golf Federation. The Belfry Hotel & Resort is renowned for its three golf courses, including The Brabazon and The PGA National, which are recognised as world-class, having previously hosted The Ryder Cup four times – more than any other … [Read more...]
Historic Coventry Trust appoints hotel team to boost visitor economy
Historic Coventry Trust has appointed the team behind the Coombe Abbey Hotel to operate some of the city’s most ancient buildings as unique visitor accommodation boosting the city’s visitor economy. The partnership is set to bring some of the magic of Coombe to Coventry city centre with six historic buildings being launched as boutique holiday and visitor accommodation in … [Read more...]
Lake District resort to hydro-electric energy
A Lake District resort is now generating its own electricity thanks to a hydropower project driven by a water fed turbine. Drawing on the natural water supply from a fellside beck, English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues has installed the turbine at its flagship site on Windermere, Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa. An 860 metre pipe is conveying water at up to 79 litres per … [Read more...]
Pro-invest Group opens London office as it expands across the UK and Europe
The European and UK hotel investment market is “poised for growth with the expectation of compelling returns” say the experts at Pro-invest Group, as the business begins operating across the UK and Europe. The private equity real estate and real estate asset management company is already one of the largest investment and operating platforms in Australasia, with a strong … [Read more...]
