Claire Randall, Managing Director, Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa will be leaving her role to take on a new challenge in the spring of 2019 after nearly 20 years at the hotel. Claire joined Lucknam Park in 1999 as General Manager and was promoted to Managing Director in 2010.Lucknam Park, a member of both Relais & Chateaux and Pride of Britain Hotels, has continually … [Read more...]
Travelodge opens new flagship hotel in Lincoln City centre
Today, Travelodge, Lincolnshire’s first budget hotel brand celebrates 30 years of trading in the county with a hat trick of growth and investment announcements. This includes the official opening of its new Lincolnshire flagship hotel, Lincoln City Centre Travelodge.The new hotel, which is the company’s 572nd hotel and its 10th property in Lincolnshire, was opened by the … [Read more...]
Whatley Manor to refurbish kitchens and refresh hotel bedrooms
Whatley Manor will undertake a full refurbishment of its kitchens between 6 January and 13 February 2019 (the hotel will be closed during this period; however the Spa will remain open). In addition, a light refresh of the 23 bedrooms and suites will take place, including new solid wood floors in each and re-upholstered and/or new furnishings.The kitchen is being designed by … [Read more...]
LGH Hotels Management Ltd announce multi-million pound refurbishment plan to revolutionise the guest experience
LGH Hotels Management Ltd, formerly known as LHM UK, has announced a multi-million pound refurbishment plan across their portfolio of Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza hotels throughout the UK, starting with the Holiday Inn London Heathrow M4, Jct.4, the Holiday Inn Brentwood and the Holiday Inn Milton Keynes - Central.Now under new ownership, LGH Hotels Management Ltd will … [Read more...]
Cycas secures deal to manage its first Marriott Courtyard hotel at London City Airport
Cycas Hospitality continues to grow its European portfolio with a new hotel management agreement for its first property under the Courtyard by Marriott brand.The hotel management company has signed a deal with developer Bricks Capital to operate the 196-room Courtyard London City Airport, a seven-storey property which will incorporate a ground-floor restaurant and meeting … [Read more...]
Blythswood Square Hotel gets into the festive spirit
Glasgow’s luxury city centre hotel and spa, The Blythswood Square Hotel, is spreading festive cheer this Christmas by supporting Cash for Kids.The Blythswood Square Hotel has launched its new Christmas cocktail menu, featuring drinks that will warm the cockles of any humbug heart.And if that wasn’t enough, £1 from every Christmas cocktail sold in December is being … [Read more...]
Jurys Inn appointment: Cardiff General Manager
Jurys Inn is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Swithenbank as General Manager of Jurys Inn Cardiff.Chris is currently Deputy General Manager of Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel and Conference Venue and will assume his new position in Cardiff in January 2019.Having held a number of senior management positions at both branded and privately-run hotels, Chris … [Read more...]
York Hotel presents suits donated during charity week to Harrogate Clothes Bank
A York hotel has presented a wardrobe full of clothes - donated during a week-long charity drive - to a Harrogate organisation which supports people on low incomes.The DoubleTree by Hilton York handed over the goods to volunteers from Harrogate Clothes Bank, which was launched by St Mark’s Church and is based at the Canaan Warehouse - which is one of the warehouses at … [Read more...]
easyHotel plc – Transformational year delivering strong revenue and earnings performance
easyHotel plc (“easyHotel”) (“the Group”) (AIM: EZH) the owner, developer and operator of super budget branded hotels, today announces its final results for the financial year ended 30 September 2018.Financial highlightsAdjusted EBITDA growth of 28.6% reflects strength of proposition and continued market outperformance. Adjusted EBITDAR margin increased by 2.1%pts … [Read more...]
Fattal Hotel Group to develop new Leonardo Hotel in Manchester following site acquisition
Fattal Hotel Group has today announced the acquisition of a prominent site on Adair Street, Manchester, marking the Group’s second deal in the city following its recent purchase of the Midland Hotel in October.Scheduled to be completed in early 2021, the new hotel will be operated by Jurys Inn and Leonardo Hotels UK and Ireland, and will be branded as a Leonardo Hotel. … [Read more...]
Crest hotels expands with acquisition of Ludlow Hotel
The Feathers Hotel in Ludlow is under new ownership, having been acquired by Crest Hotels for an undisclosed sum. Crest Hotels is a privately owned and managed hotel group and the 17th century, 40-bedroom hotel is the latest addition to the company’s portfolio.Jason Hiley, Group Operations Director at Crest Hotels said: “This is an exciting time for the group and we are … [Read more...]
Preferred Hotels & Resorts announces the most anticipated independent hotel openings of 2019
Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand announces 23 new properties scheduled to launch across the globe in 2019. From what is set to be the hottest new resort in Indonesia and a bohemian gem in Costa Rica to a stately luxury hotel in the American South and a sustainable retreat in Georgia, these new independent hotels offer travellers … [Read more...]
Majority stake in Highland hotel sold to forty six employees
Forty-six staff at The Priory Hotel in Beauly have been given a stake in the business after it became the latest company in Scotland to become employee-owned.Founded in 1972 by Stuart Hutton, the hotel has become a local institution, growing from 12 bedrooms to 39 bedrooms and offering a busy restaurant, bar and coffee lounge which are frequented by guests and locals. Over … [Read more...]
General Manager appointed to oversee new developments at Crabwall Manor Hotel & Spa
Legacy Hotels & Resorts has appointed Zach Hardman as general manager at Crabwall Manor Hotel & Spa, to undertake the next stage of the hotel’s ongoing development and renovation project.Coming from previous roles within hotel management at various locations within the North West with Whitbread Hotels & Restaurants, Zach’s wealth of experience and knowledge … [Read more...]
