Buzzworks Holdings the independent restaurant and bar operators, has today announced they have welcomed a new People Director to the business. Carole Lamond, who has over 20 years’ experience in personnel and people development.Lamond has joined the family business to help oversee employee development and retention as Buzzworks focuses on its continued growth strategy. … [Read more...]
Birthplace of American counterculture sees Moxy NYC East Village open today
Moxy NYC East Village opens today in the heart of the iconic East Village where rock ‘n’ roll, renegade art, LGBTQ+ activism, and generations of immigrants all merged to give birth to American counterculture. Located on East 11th Street between Third and Fourth Avenues, directly across from the legendary concert venue Webster Hall, the hotel features 286 design-driven … [Read more...]
Bees pay for their hotel stay at The Grand, York
York’s five-star hotel The Grand, York, has been a hive of activity since taking the decision earlier this year to house thousands of bees on its spacious, flat rooftop. The hives house three colonies which have been tended by beekeeper Paul Appleton, who manages apiaries across the York area.So far, Appleton has harvested around 18 kilos of medium gold-coloured honey, … [Read more...]
The Londoner, opening in Leicester Square spring 2020 with six underground floors
Preferred Hotels & Resorts has announced it is welcoming The Londoner as the newest experience within the brand’s esteemed Legend Collection.With The Londoner set to launch in spring 2020 as the U.K.’s most anticipated opening of the year, this new partnership demonstrates the company’s commitment to welcoming independent hotels that go beyond well-appointed guestrooms … [Read more...]
London’s first Radisson RED to open in Greenwich 2020
Radisson Hotel Group today announced the signing of the Radisson RED London Greenwich in the UK. It will be the first Radisson RED in the English capital, joining other UK Radisson RED hotels in Glasgow and Liverpool.London is home to many of the world’s busiest concert and events venues, with Greenwich alongside the iconic O2 Arena putting guests at the heart of the … [Read more...]
Pride of Britain Hotels announces newest collection member
Pride of Britain Hotels has announced today that Grantley Hall in North Yorkshire, has become the latest independently-owned hotel to join the UK’s 50-strong luxury hotel collection.Set in formal gardens and parkland, Grantley Hall is a striking 17th century Georgian mansion with 47 rooms and suites, which has benefitted from an extensive four-year renovation. Situated … [Read more...]
OYO Hotels acquires machine learning Danamica to further build global yield
OYO Hotels & Homes, now the world’s third-largest and fastest-growing hotel chain, has announced that it has acquired Danamica, a Danish data science company. Danamica, with machine learning and business intelligence capabilities, specialises in dynamic pricing. This acquisition is in line with OYO’s continued commitment to the company’s global strategic investments in … [Read more...]
Hotel Service as a System
Behind every great hotel is a well-oiled machine of a thousand different parts, all working in perfect unison to deliver the best service possible to guests. Or perhaps that’s the goal for every hotelier? Perhaps you have the vision and commitment but you’re missing a few integral pieces that can take your hotel from good to truly great. If you want to improve your service and … [Read more...]
Amanda Hyndman voted Hotelier of the Year 2019 in Las Vegas
Amanda Hyndman, Area Vice President, Operations and General Manager at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London was voted Hotelier of the Year at the 2019 Virtuoso Best of the Best Awards at the 31st annual Virtuoso Travel Week conference in Las Vegas.With more than 30 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry, Amanda joined Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in 2007 as … [Read more...]
Selina, from remote jungles to UK launch in Manchester
Selina has opened its UK hotel in Manchester with the launch of SELINA NQ1 MANCHESTER in the heart of the city’s lively Northern Quarter. Offering a restaurant, bar, coffee shop, Irish pub and a basement club, the property also features 37 uniquely designed private rooms, suites and shared rooms.As the first UK location for the Latin-American start-up, Manchester’s Northern … [Read more...]
Apprentice of the Year becomes GM Hilton Brighton Metropole
Hilton’s Apprentice of the Year calls on GCSE students to follow her into an apprenticeship following General Manager for a Day experience.Twenty-year-old apprentice Elizabeth Hughes took on the role of General Manager at Hilton Brighton Metropole for a day, making her the youngest Hilton Team Member ever to run a hotel. On one of the summer’s busiest days Elizabeth got to … [Read more...]
Deadline extended for the Innholders Scholarship 2020
The Master Innholders has extended the application deadline to secure one of 12 places on its sought-after Innholders Scholarship to 30 August 2019.Designed to take professionals from managers to leaders, the Innholder Scholarship offers an invaluable opportunity to attend management courses at world-renowned universities.Candidates attend either the Talent … [Read more...]
Exclusive Hotels and Venues re brand Exclusive Collection
Exclusive Hotels and Venues have rebranded as Exclusive Collection, the new brand is designed to reflect a contemporary modern, clean and simple message.Exclusive Collection has adopted a modern typeface and logo featuring an animal for each property. At South Lodge it’s a sheep and a horse for Royal Berkshire, both synonymous with the location.It’s been a busy few … [Read more...]
Motel One Q2 report increased revenues, profits and online bookings
Motel One has today announced positive figures through Q2 of 2019, with revenues, net profit and EBITDA continuing to rise. The group maintains its strong footing in the European hospitality market with 71 hotels and 20,157 rooms currently in operation across the continent.The Motel One Q2 report included a number of key highlights including...Two hotel redesigns … [Read more...]
