Dalata Hotel Group Plc announces the opening of the Group’s fifth London hotel, Maldron Hotel Shoreditch bringing with it 45 new jobs to the area. The 157-guestroom hotel is Dalata’s 23rd in the UK following recent openings in Brighton, Liverpool and Cathedral Quarter in Manchester. It is Maldron’s second hotel in London after Maldron Hotel Finsbury Park opened in November … [Read more...]
Radisson Blu Hotel Glasgow announces King’s Theatre partnership
Radisson Blu Hotel Glasgow is proud to announce its new partnership with one of Scotland’s cultural institutions, King’s Theatre, Glasgow. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in Radisson Blu Hotel Glasgow’s ongoing commitment to becoming a central hub for Glasgow’s vibrant arts and culture scene. Located in the city centre, Radisson Blu Hotel Glasgow … [Read more...]
Splendid announces new Chief Commercial Officer
Splendid Hospitality Group has hired Rachel Bulford as its new Chief Commercial Officer, she joins the leadership team and Board of Directors. Bulford previously enjoyed the role as Director of Retail at Gatwick Airport, where she led on strategies for retail and enhancing the passenger experience. In her new role at Splendid Hospitality Group, Rachel will leverage her … [Read more...]
Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ Legend Collection welcomes Al Habtoor Palace, Dubai
Al Habtoor Palace, Dubai, one of the United Arab Emirates’ most prestigious independent hotels, has joined Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ Legend Collection. Launched in 2015, the Legend Collection is globally sophisticated, culturally refined, and promises unforgettable guest experiences, elevating extraordinary properties in remarkable destinations. Featuring exquisite … [Read more...]
Consumer direction of travel increasingly aligning with sustainability credentials
By GraceWeaverAI: Consumer direction of travel increasingly aligning with sustainability credentials. Sustainability credentials are firmly established as core to consumer choice, as such hoteliers are increasingly aligning operations with sustainable partners. As consumer knowledge increases so does the need of hoteliers to work with likeminded businesses reinforcing the … [Read more...]
OMNIYAT and Dorchester Collection unveil The Alba
OMNIYAT officially announced the launch of The Alba at the recent Monaco Yacht Show. The launch event on September 26th brought together a group of customers and the media to celebrate this groundbreaking mixed-use destination on Dubai’s coastline. The project is valued at AED 7 billion ($1.9 billion). A significant highlight of the event was the signing ceremony between … [Read more...]
Wrightwood Investments takes minority shareholding in Seren
Seren, the luxury hospitality collection which includes the Small Luxury Hotels ‘Hotel of the Year’ Grove Narberth in Wales, is delighted to announce that global private equity firm, Wrightwood Investments, has taken a minority shareholding. The partnership marks an exciting new chapter for Seren as it continues to drive future growth and enhance guest experiences, while … [Read more...]
Hetherley, Accor, and Extra MSA agree management of Ibis Budget Beaconsfield
Hetherley Capital Partners has announced the signing of a long-term lease agreement with Extra Motorway Services Areas for the 105-bedroom Ibis Budget Beaconsfield Hotel. The hotel will be directly managed by Hetherley and will continue to operate under the well-established Ibis Budget brand, subject to the terms of a newly-secured franchise agreement between Hetherley and … [Read more...]
Foxhills study shows 70% of delegates welcome activities during away days
Foxhills Club and Resort, a premier destination for business retreats and corporate meetings, has unveiled the findings of its recent research on business meetings and away days. Results of the survey highlights how hybrid working has affected what motivates employees, the importance of engaging offsite meetings, and preferences for meeting times and … [Read more...]
Insights for hospitality employers of the need to be more accessible from Calum Milne
By Denis Sheehan FIH: Insights for hospitality employers of the need to be more accessible from Calum Milne. I was recently invited to interview Calum Milne, director of Pale Hall at Llandderfel, near Bala in Wales. I first met Calum some years ago when he was director of Llangoed Hall. The invitation informed me of Calum’s latest appointment and the unfortunate news that … [Read more...]
The Ascott announces first UK Unlimited Collection opening in Edinburgh
The Ascott Limited continues to expand their portfolio in the United Kingdom with its first opening of The Unlimited Collection property, the Mount Royal Hotel, in Edinburgh. The rebranding under The Unlimited Collection marks a new chapter for the property, promising an enhanced guest experience with modern amenities and stylish interiors designed by Bell & … [Read more...]
YOTEL announce Belfast opening as part of European expansion plan
YOTEL has announced plans to expand its portfolio in the UK and Europe with the opening of YOTEL Belfast. Scheduled to open in late 2026, the new-build hotel will be situated in the historic Shaftesbury Square in central Belfast. Rohan Thakkar, Chief Development Officer at YOTEL, commented on the opening saying: "We are delighted to bring YOTEL to Belfast, a city that … [Read more...]
Nadeem Boghani champions the importance of partnerships and shared values
Splendid Hospitality Group Executive Vice Chairman Nadeem Boghani emphasised the importance of partnerships and shared values at an industry launch event for the first ever Four Points Express by Sheraton opened in the UK. Four Points Express by Sheraton London Euston is Splendid Hospitality Group’s first venture with Marriott International and represents a £50 million … [Read more...]
Driving Profitability the Independent Way: Hoteliers to Gather at The Good Hotel Guide Live to Share Best Practices and Innovation
Independent hoteliers from across the UK are poised to collaborate and exchange best practices to enhance profitability while maintaining independence, amidst a challenging and evolving trading landscape. On November 12, 2024, The Good Hotel Guide will host the inaugural Good Hotel Guide Live, at The Barnsdale, Rutland. This unique event offers delegates collaborative … [Read more...]
AA Hospitality Awards 2024 celebrates hospitality excellence
The UK’s hospitality elite gathered at JW Marriott Grosvenor House last night for the highly anticipated AA Hospitality Awards 2024, an event that has become the benchmark for excellence in the industry. Hosted by AA Hotel & Hospitality Services, the star-studded evening was presented by BAFTA-nominated television and radio broadcaster Angellica Bell, widely recognised for … [Read more...]
