Radisson Blu has announced the opening of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Canal View. Continuing Radisson Hotel Group’s expansion in key global cities, the new design-focused hotel is the group’s seventh hotel in Dubai.The Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Canal View is located within the largest and most impressive waterfront development in the world, boasting spectacular views over … [Read more...]
Cumbrian hotel to provide essential workplace training for people with learning difficulties
Cumbria’s People First Independent Advocacy and award-winning hospitality business The Halston in Carlisle, have joined forces to provide essential workplace training for people with learning difficulties. Built on a shared passion for the county, its people and prosperity, the partnership recognises a commitment to promoting equal opportunities and the value of inclusion in … [Read more...]
Construction starts on new York city centre hotel
Construction work has begun on the £25m Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly hotel in the heart of York city centre. Avantis Hotels, which already owns and operates the Hampton by Hilton York in nearby Toft Green is developing the Piccadilly-site.Piccadilly itself is situated in the Castle Gateway district of the city, and, together with neighbouring streets, has been … [Read more...]
Corinthia Hotels appoints new Global Chief Commercial Officer
Corinthia Hotels has announced the appointment of Christian Renz as its Chief Commercial Officer. He will be based in London and oversee the sales, marketing and revenue operations for all hotels in the existing portfolio, including five upcoming openings.His appointment forms part of the group’s efforts to strengthen its corporate functions, drive business and develop a … [Read more...]
French President helps Accor partner with the world’s largest ecommerce business
Accor and Alibaba Group, the world’s largest retail commerce business, today announced a strategic collaboration to develop a series of digital applications and loyalty programs to improve the consumer and traveler experience over the next five years. The announcement was made at a special ceremony in Beijing during the 2019 China International Import Expo. Accor was among the … [Read more...]
Four Tips to Make Your Hotel Instagrammable
Past the selfies and photos of brunch, Instagram is one of the top marketing tools for building brand awareness and it’s free, which means you should be using it. As a hotelier, it is vital that you are on Instagram. Why? More people than ever, especially millennials, are using social media to discover and share new brands. “A prospective hotel’s social media presence is of … [Read more...]
Angelo Gordon and EQ announce acquisition of five hotels in Paris
Affiliates of Angelo Gordon and EQ Group announced this afternoon the completion of the acquisition of five hotels in Paris, from French Listed company Gecina, for €181 million. These hotels, all operated under Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Marriott International brands, are located across the French capital.The hotels comprising 814 rooms are Holiday Inn Paris … [Read more...]
Tewkesbury Park hotel named the best for canine guests
Tewkesbury Park hotel has been named Best for Furry Friends in the Conde Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence 2020, at the awards ceremony held earlier this week in London. Tewkesbury Park won the category, thanks to the venue’s inclusive approach to its canine guests.The family-owned hotel, golf and health club is set amongst 164 acres of parkland on the site of the 1471 … [Read more...]
WorldHotels has today appointed a new Global CEO
WorldHotels has today announced Kristin Intress as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. Effective immediately, Intress will succeed Geoff Andrew who is stepping down to pursue other interests. Intress previously served as the company’s CEO, and played an instrumental role in building the brand as a leader in the independent hotel sector.Intress has more than 25 years … [Read more...]
The Gold Service Scholarship 2020 Announces Successful Semi Finalists
The Trustees and Judges of the annual Gold Service Scholarship have completed the first round of assessments in their search to discover the 2020 Scholar, which will be announced on 12 February 2020.Entrants from the hospitality industry aged 22-28 applied to the Scholarship, and 92 candidates proceeded to the Quarter Final stage, which was held over two days on 26 October … [Read more...]
Black and White Hospitality lead charity bike ride over the mountains of Mallorca
A team of 50 riders all linked to one of the UK’s fastest growing hospitality businesses completed a gruelling bike ride in aid of PROPS, a Bristol-based charity which provides a range of services, opportunities and support for those with learning difficulties.Tackling the mountains of Mallorca, the group, which was headed by Nick Taplin and Shezan Aslam of Black and White … [Read more...]
Huazhu Group announce acquisition of Deutsche Hospitality
Huazhu Group announced this morning that it has reached agreement to acquire all shares of Deutsche Hospitality through its wholly owned subsidiary China Lodging Holding Singapore. Deutsche Hospitality is based in Frankfurt, Germany, and its portfolio includes five hotel brands Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts, MAXX by Steigenberger, Jaz in the City, IntercityHotel and Zleep … [Read more...]
Michael Caines announces new GM at Lympstone Manor
Lympstone Manor has announced the appointment of Anca Paraschiv as its new general manager. With three years’ experience as assistant general manager at Lympstone Manor, Anca is taking over the role from Scott Andrews who departed the business last month.Anca comes with a wealth of hospitality experience having worked with Michael at the Bath Priory Hotel as restaurant … [Read more...]
New Operations Director role and appointment for De Vere London Properties announced
De Vere has announced the appointment of Hayley Chilver to the newly created role of Operations Director for its London properties, which includes De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms.Hayley joins De Vere with more than 20 years’ experience in the meeting and event sector, having previously held Operations Manager and General Manager positions at Crowne Plaza, Marriott and Moat … [Read more...]
