The Hollywood Foreign Press Association took an eleventh-hour decision, and some might say a gamble, before the 2020 Golden Globes earlier this month to make the gala dinner 100% vegan.The Beverly Hilton agreed to the change and changed their menu to an entirely plant-based one, as detailed below. The 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards January 5, 2020 Dinner Menu Prepared … [Read more...]
Legacy Hotels & Resorts announce opening of Sheffield Hilton
Legacy Hotels & Resorts has been appointed to re-open the four-star hotel and leisure club over the coming weeks following its closure late last year. The property, which originally opened under the ownership and branding of Stakis Hotels, features 128 bedrooms, a spa with an extensive gym and swimming pool, meeting spaces and is home to the Quays Restaurant.Situated … [Read more...]
NH Hotel Group to operate eight hotels from Boscolo portfolio
NH Hotel Group has entered into an agreement with Covivio, the European real estate operators, which will consolidate its commitment to the luxury hotel segment while reinforcing its leadership in Italy and boosting its prominent position in the competitive markets of France and Eastern Europe. After the acquisition by Covivio of eight high-end hotels formerly belonging to … [Read more...]
St Mellion hotel resort in Cornwall sees £30M Australian investment plan
Crown Golf, the Australian private equity-backed owner of the St Mellion hotel resort in Cornwall, has unveiled plans for a major £30 Million investment in the 280-acre estate.A planning application submission to Cornwall Council seeks approval to build 230-holiday lodges, a wedding and events barn, kids club, adventure golf course, and farm shop. These new uses join the … [Read more...]
Preview of the opening of Leicester’s new Novotel and Adagio hotels
THE NOVOTEL and Adagio hotels and independent NineB restaurant on the Great Central Square development in Leicester city centre, have opened their doors early to reveal an exclusive first look ahead of the official opening on 16 January 2020.The £40 million schemes, owned by developer Charles Street Buildings Group, will offer two flagship hotels and an exciting new … [Read more...]
The Mayfair Townhouse from Iconic Luxury Hotels opening date announced
Iconic Luxury Hotels have announced today the opening of their new townhouse hotel, The Mayfair Townhouse, in London’s Mayfair September 2020. The Mayfair Townhouse will be located near London's Green Park, The Mayfair Townhouse is Iconic Luxury Hotels' fifth luxury hotel.The Mayfair Townhouse is the latest addition to Iconic Luxury Hotels’ current collection: Cliveden … [Read more...]
OYO Hotels appoints COO to grow business in UK and Europe
OYO Hotels has today announced the appointment of Raj Kamal as Chief Operating Officer of OYO’s Vacation Homes business in the UK and Europe. The appointment comes as part of the company’s efforts to continue to invest in and attract world-class leadership, to drive innovation and growth in the company.OYO Vacation Homes comprises multiple brands, including OYO Homes, … [Read more...]
Irish hotel group lead in development of new Liverpool £170m hotel scheme
Dalata Hotel Group Plc has taken a long lease at the hotel element of the £170m Park Lane scheme on Liverpool’s southern waterfront. A 260-bedroom, 4-star hotel will operate under the Irish group’s Maldron brand and will be the operator’s debut in the booming Liverpool hotel market.The deal was contingent on a new planning approval that sought permission to convert one of … [Read more...]
London luxury boutique hotel The Guardsman opening April 2020 on Buckingham Gate
The Guardsman is a London luxury boutique hotel opening in April 2020 on Buckingham Gate that will offer personal service usually associated with a private members' club.Presenting guests with a true home away from home experience, this intimate property will feature 53 luxurious bedrooms, whilst the top three floors encompass six exclusive residences. Designed as the … [Read more...]
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MARRIOTT LEARNING DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT RECORD DELIVERS SUCCESS RATE 11 X NATIONAL AVERAGERon Vos, General Manager London Heathrow Marriott & Heathrow Windsor Marriott Hotel, outlines the impact that implementing DFN Project SEARCH’s innovative training programme has had on the culture and operations within the hotel.He explains the effect the learning disability … [Read more...]
Magnuson enters 2020 reporting RevPAR growth 11x US average
Magnuson Hotels has reported a year-end total 22% increase in RevPAR YTD for its member hotels over 2018.The increase reported is 11 times the current USA RevPAR growth of 2% and Magnuson also reported a 3.6% increase in average daily room rate for 2019 YTD, outpacing the USA average room rate growth of 1%. At the same time industry forecaster STR has further downgraded … [Read more...]
The Idle Rocks welcomes in 2020 with a good news re-opening
The Idle Rocks in St Mawes will re-open for 2020 later this year in February with a new Head Chef, Dorian Janmaat. Janmaat will return to his home county of Cornwall following eight years at Raymond Blanc’s two-star restaurant, Le Manoir aux Quat ‘Saisons.Janmaat is bringing a host of new exciting dishes to the restaurant, which champions the freshest local ingredients and … [Read more...]
Deutsche Hospitality announces Spanish debut with 30 more hotels in pipeline
Deutsche Hospitality has signed an agreement for the first Zleep Hotel in Spain which will position the young economy brand outside Scandinavia for the very first time.In late 2021, the Zleep Hotel Madrid Airport will open close to the capital’s international airport and the Principe Felipe Congress Centre. It will offer 280 rooms and will join the Steigenberger Hotel … [Read more...]
Liverpool’s latest boutique hotel opens in time for the festive season
Urbanista on Bold Street has officially opened its doors with 19 different rooms and suites, operated by Voya Hotels. Urbanista has opened securing a raft of partners so that guests visiting can utilise them to make their stay in Liverpool even better.Partners include Tails in the City, a dog creche just a stone’s throw from the Ropewalks-based hotel, Delta Taxis, Kinsella … [Read more...]
