Silverstone Race Circuit already set to host the British Grand Prix for the next five years have now received permission to progress with a new hotel overlooking the Grand Prix Circuit starting grid.The new facility, which will have 197 rooms, will provide racegoers and visitors with an entirely new way to experience and enjoy the venue and is set to open in time for … [Read more...]
Harry Murray MBE awarded honorary degree of Doctor of the University of Essex
Harry Murray MBE, Chairman of Lucknam Park Hotel, was last week the recipient of an Honorary Degree of Doctor of the University of Essex on Tuesday, 16th July – an honour afforded to people who have achieved remarkable things in their lifetime and who have inspired students to do well by doing good.Over the past 10 years Harry, in his capacity as a Director & Patron, … [Read more...]
Northcote joins Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ UK portfolio
Northcote, the luxury boutique hotel with a Michelin star restaurant in Lancashire, has announced that it has joined Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ UK portfolio.Sister hotel to The Stafford London; a member of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Legend Collection and part of Stafford Collection, Northcote will be the newest experience available within Preferred Hotels … [Read more...]
Radisson aim to become one of the hospitality industry’s digital leaders
Radisson Hotel Group has launched its new multi-brand and mobile-first global website, with the aim of bringing the group a step closer to becoming one of the hospitality industry’s digital leaders.The launch of RadissonHotels.com and the Radisson Hotels App serves as an important milestone in a new digital era for Radisson Hotel Group, and a key element of its global … [Read more...]
Relais & Chateaux announce 12% of web bookings via apps and new app launch
Relais & Châteaux has announced the launch of a new app this September, designed to help elevate every customer experience and journey. With apps currently generating 12% of their web bookings the new launch will aim to build further on this booking channel.The new app will include...Access to bespoke music playlists for each destination, lists of suggestions for books … [Read more...]
Case Study: The latest self check in kiosks for hotels
TABHOTEL and AURES deliver new tailor-made digital kiosk solutions to the hospitality sectorBoth partners have successfully deployed their latest self-check-in kiosks in a new generation of contemporary hotel establishments, in France and Switzerland.A manufacturer of complete ranges of interactive kiosks, AURES Technologies designs and produces tailor-made and turnkey … [Read more...]
Australasia’s largest apartment hotel operator gears up for UK opening with key hires
Quest Apartment Hotels, Australasia’s largest and fastest growing apartment hotel operator, has appointed Paris D’Allessandro as its first UK General Manager and Kerry Smith as its first Liverpool-based Business Development Manager. The hires have been announced as the company gears up for the landmark opening of the 100-key Quest Liverpool City Centre this … [Read more...]
OYO emerge as the world’s third largest hotel chain
OYO Hotels & Homes have emerged as the world’s third largest hotel chain when measured by room count, as of June 2019. OYO is also now the fastest-growing chain of hotels overtaking several ‘traditional’ established hotel brands.From a standing start in 6 years, OYO has expanded its presence to over 800 cities, with nearly 23,000 OYO-branded hotels and 850,000 … [Read more...]
Meininger announces new 785 bed hotel plans for Manchester city centre
International hotel operator Meininger has announced plans to open its first hotel in the north of England, in Manchester city centre.The site of the proposed hotel fronts onto Great Ancoats Street in the New Islington area of the city nearby to Manchester Piccadilly station. A planning application will be submitted during August, and following approval a 12 storey, … [Read more...]
Five star hotel informs suppliers to eliminate single use plastic, or they will shop elsewhere
Yorkshire’s only five-star hotel has pledged to eliminate single use plastic by December 31. The Grand, York, has informed all its suppliers that, if they cannot find an alternative form of packaging in time, then it will have no choice but to shop elsewhere.The plan is the brainchild of the luxury hotel’s Junior Board, which is made up of junior members of staff … [Read more...]
Sudbury House Hotel set to launch luxury spa
Sudbury House Hotel has today announced plans to launch a new luxury spa within the grounds of the Oxfordshire property.Following a successful planning application, the Spa will feature swimming and vitality pools, sauna and steam facilities, six treatment rooms, lounge and dining area, and a state-of-the-art gym. It will be open to members and residents of the … [Read more...]
Passports, Prams, and Pools, How to Travel Family Style
Family travel is a whole other ball game than that of business trips or romantic getaways. Peaceful sleep-in mornings sipping coffee and reading the news are replaced by cartoons at 6:00 am and bleary eyed parents stumbling down to the breakfast buffet and intravenously caffeinating themselves before a long day of PG rated activities.As the years go on, travelling with kids … [Read more...]
Hospitality Apprenticeship North East launched with extensive backing from hotels
Hospitality Apprenticeship North East was launched last week with twelve prominent north east hotels offering young adults a bespoke eighteen month apprenticeship programme, which will give them experience in four areas of hotel operation – housekeeping, reception, food and beverage and kitchen.Apprentices will have the opportunity to take part in masterclasses and learning … [Read more...]
Aparthotels Adagio outline global expansion plans
Aparthotels Adagio is planning to double its portfolio by 2023, with a presence in Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Russia, the brand will have 116 aparthotels by the end of 2019, with more than 13,000 apartments in 13 countries.In order to strengthen its position in the aparthotel sector, the brand aims to have 220 properties worldwide, including 170 in … [Read more...]
