By Angela Green: The Milner York born in 1878. Hotel News is sponsored by SoftBank Robotics Originally built in 1878 as the Royal Station Hotel, most recently known as The Principal York hotel is now set to become The Milner York, signifying a comprehensive reimagination of the hotel’s brand and positioning for staff and guests. This rebrand comes as a result of RBH … [Read more...]
Corinthia Hotels announces key appointment of Chief Development Officer to lead expansion plans
By Angela Green: Corinthia Hotels announces key appointment of Chief Development Officer to lead expansion plans. Hotel News is sponsored by SoftBank Robotics Simon Casson, CEO of Corinthia Hotels, has announced the key appointment of Guido Fredrich as Chief Development Officer, effective 1 April 2024. The hotel group’s portfolio is expanding substantially over the next … [Read more...]
Richmond hotel celebrates its sesquicentennial
By Angela Green: Richmond hotel celebrates its sesquicentennial. Hotel News is sponsored by SoftBank Robotics A Georgian hotel, located in the heart of Richmond, is celebrating an impressive 150 years as London’s gateway to nature and as part of the local community. Richmond Hill Hotel, which is independently owned, has opened its doors to holidaymakers and Richmond … [Read more...]
Cycas introduce trio of senior appointments
By Angela Green: Cycas introduce trio of senior appointments. Hotel News is sponsored by SoftBank Robotics Cycas Hospitality has announced three senior appointments to further strengthen the hotel management company’s leadership team, as it continues its expansion across Europe. Keith Griffiths has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer and joins Cycas … [Read more...]
De Vere appoint Co-Chief Executive Officers
By Angela Green: De Vere appoint Co-Chief Executive Officers. Hotel News is sponsored by SoftBank Robotics De Vere has announced the appointment of Laurie Nicol and Alan Corlett to the positions of Co-Chief Executive Officer. Nicol and Corlett have each been with De Vere (previously The Principal Hotel Company) for more than a decade, latterly as Chief Operating Officer and … [Read more...]
Bristol hoteliers back Balloon Fiesta
By Angela Green: Bristol hoteliers back Balloon Fiesta. Hotel News is sponsored by SoftBank Robotics Hoteliers in Bristol are calling on businesses to back the city’s famous International Balloon Fiesta to ensure its survival for many years to come. Event organisers announced last week that the festival will return to Ashton Court this summer but will run for three … [Read more...]
The Address Glasgow now open
By Angela Green: The Address Glasgow now open. Hotel News is sponsored by SoftBank Robotics Scotland’s newest luxury hotel The Address Glasgow opened its doors last week to guests offering four star elegance, indulgent luxury, and a state of the art wellness centre. Located in the heart of the city on Glasgow’s Renfield Street, the 95 bed hotel celebrated its opening … [Read more...]
Pan Pacific London appoints new Director of Food and Beverage
By Angela Green: Pan Pacific London appoints new Director of Food and Beverage. Pan Pacific London has appointed Andrea Signanini as its new Director of Food and Beverage. In his role, Signanini will oversee F&B across all aspects of the luxury hotel and its six outlets, in-room dining and banqueting, ensuring the highest standards of service and an unsurpassed luxury … [Read more...]
Cedar Court Harrogate announce new restaurant opening
By Angela Green: Cedar Court Harrogate announce new restaurant opening. Leading Yorkshire Hotel group, Cedar Court is creating a brand-new restaurant, Amber’s, at its flagship Harrogate hotel. The hotel, which has been undergoing an extensive refurbishment programme over the last 12 months, is investing £500,000 into the restaurant with a vision to create a … [Read more...]
New GM appointment announced at The Mole Resort
By Angela Green: New GM appointment announced at The Mole Resort. The Mole Resort has announced the appointment of Matt Pressman as their new general manager, bringing over a decade of experience to the new resort in the North Devon countryside. Pressman joins The Mole Resort from his most recent position as resort director at St Mellion Estate in Cornwall. Earlier in his … [Read more...]
Dalata Hotel Group 2023 full year results
By Angela Green: Dalata Hotel Group 2023 full year results. Dalata Hotel Group has announced its results for the year ended 31 December 2023. Revenue of €607.7 million, up 18% on 2022 Adjusted EBITDA1 of €223.1 million, up 22% on 2022 ‘LFL’ 2023 RevPAR1 of €116.69, up 11% on 2022 with ARR1 up 6% and Occupancy of 81.0% in 2023 ‘LFL’ Hotel EBITDAR margin1 of … [Read more...]
Radisson Blu Glasgow invests in three year sustainability programme
By Angela Green: Radisson Blu Glasgow invests in three year sustainability programme. Radisson Blu Glasgow is set to embark on a plan to phase out gas usage within its 247 room hotel as a participant in a wider green climate transition project. The three-year programme comes following significant investment from Radisson Blu Glasgow’s Swedish owning company, Pandox AB, to … [Read more...]
Students takeover Yorkshire Dales hotel
Students takeover Yorkshire Dales hotel. The Devonshire Fell Hotel, located in the Yorkshire Dales village of Burnsall, recently handed over the keys to the hotel and restaurant to some of hospitality’s rising stars from Wirral Met College. In a bid to support the next generation of hospitality professionals, and to raise the profile of careers within the hospitality … [Read more...]
Accor creates €1 billion EBITDA for the first time in its history
By Angela Green: Accor creates €1 billion EBITDA for the first time in its history. RevPAR UP 23% LFL REVENUE UP 20% TO €5,056 MILLION EBITDA UP 49% TO €1,003 MILLION NET PROFIT GROUP SHARE UP 57% AT €633 MILLION Driven by resolutely solid demand in 2023, Accor was able to set new records in terms of operating and financial performances. All … [Read more...]
Hotel apprenticeship specialisms outside the traditional ‘front and back of house’ viewpoint
By Angela Green: Hotel apprenticeship specialisms outside the traditional ‘front and back of house’ viewpoint. Hand Picked Hotels, a collection of 21 privately owned, luxury country houses and coastal retreats in the UK and Channel Islands, is launching a new apprenticeship initiative. With apprenticeships continuing to prove a popular way for people to learn on-the-job … [Read more...]