By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: New contemporary art collection to be unveiled at The Dorchster. As part of its comprehensive renovation, The Dorchester is collaborating with renowned art consultancy VISTO to curate a collection of contemporary works by British artists to adorn the hotel’s reimagined interiors by Pierre-Yves Rochon and Martin … [Read more...]
Cycas announces four senior appointments
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Cycas announces four senior appointments. Cycas Hospitality has strengthened its operations team with four senior recruits to support its growth across 12 European countries. The hotel management firm has appointed its fourth VP Operations - Donovan Sumner - to oversee the new 11-hotel addition to the Cycas portfolio, … [Read more...]
Tyneside hotel benefiting from post-pandemic home workers
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Tyneside hotel benefiting from post-pandemic home workers. A recently opened Tyneside hotel is proving to be just the business for post-pandemic home workers thanks to its out-of-town location. The Great North Hotel, at Gosforth, opened its doors to the public in May 2021, six months later than originally … [Read more...]
New director of Operations and Quality at Interstate Hotels & Resorts
New director of Operations and Quality at Interstate Hotels & Resorts Malcolm Allan, currently GM at the AC Hotel by Marriot Hotel in Belfast has been appointed the new director of Operations and Quality at Interstate Hotels & Resorts. Allan said of his appointment: “I’m thrilled to have been appointed to this role as part of the expansion of the Operations … [Read more...]
Dorchester Collection announces global head of wellness & spa
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: Dorchester Collection announces global head of wellness & spa. Dorchester Collection has announced the appointment of Teresa O’Farrell as global head of wellness & spa, effective immediately. A new leadership position within the company, O’Farrell will report to Eugenio Pirri, Dorchester Collection’s chief … [Read more...]
Hoteliers mixed reactions to activating Bristol’s clean air zone more than a year late
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: Hoteliers mixed reactions to activating Bristol’s clean air zone more than a year late. Bristol hoteliers have broadly welcomed news that the city’s Clean Air Zone will begin in November, providing a welcome boost to their businesses in an increasingly greener, cleaner world. The Bristol Hoteliers Association say its members are … [Read more...]
Sustainability remains the central focus for Outside rooms and spaces
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Sustainability remains the central focus for Outside rooms and spaces. Treetops, rhododendron glades, stars over Ullswater... Another Place, The Lake launches its new Outside rooms and spaces to bring guests closer to the wild, while enjoying the inspired design and interior comforts the hotel is known for. A large, … [Read more...]
Splendid acquire Holiday Inn London Brentford Lock
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Splendid acquire Holiday Inn London Brentford Lock. Splendid Hospitality Group has announced the acquisition of Holiday Inn London Brentford Lock from Brightbay Real Estate Partners. The Holiday Inn London Brentford Lock is a four-star, full-service hotel offering 134 bedrooms and six meeting rooms capable of accommodating … [Read more...]
H&C News Roundtable: Can data analysis and algorithms alone be trusted to deliver optimised revenue performance?
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: H&C News Roundtable: Can data analysis and algorithms alone be trusted to deliver optimised revenue performance? Hotel Revenue Management is the art and science of selling the right product, to the right customer, for the right price, through the right channel, at the right time. A relatively easy phrase to coin but balancing … [Read more...]
Trump Turnberry appoints new Golf Sales Membership Director
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Trump Turnberry appoints new Golf Sales Membership Director. Trump Turnberry has appointed Blair Harvey as its new Golf Sales Membership Director to further build on the resort’s current membership structure. Harvey brings a wealth of experience from the business world, having worked for Prosports International Qatar in … [Read more...]
The Montagu Arms appoints new GM
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: The Montagu Arms appoints new GM. The Montagu Arms, a boutique hotel located in Beaulieu in the New Forest has appointed Andrew Berridge as General Manager. With more than fifteen years of hospitality experience gleaned in management and front of house roles within 4 and 5 star hotels, Berridge is responsible for the … [Read more...]
Bristol’s Eurovision bid hits the right note with city hoteliers
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Bristol’s Eurovision bid hits the right note with city hoteliers. Bristol’s Hoteliers are backing a bid for the city to host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, following Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees announcing last weekend that the city would like to host the iconic contest at the Brabazon Hangar site in Filton. The 2022 … [Read more...]
The Lakes by YOO appoints new GM
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: The Lakes by YOO appoints new GM The Lakes by YOO, has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of a new General Manager, Andrew Cook. Cook steps into the newly created role ahead of the launch of a new collection of waterside cabins and apartments. The Lakes by YOO welcomes Cook from his most recent position as … [Read more...]
Subsidised tattoos, piercings and hairstyles to combat people and skills shortages in hospitality
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: Subsidised tattoos, piercings and hairstyles to combat people and skills shortages in hospitality. In a search for solutions to the people and skills shortages in hospitality, subsidised tattoos, piercings and hairstyles is if nothing else, bold. Under the slogan 'Ready for a new tattoo?' Ruby, led by founder and CEO Michael … [Read more...]
Nailcote Hall addresses business rates and wider economic pressure on hospitality
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Nailcote Hall addresses business rates and wider economic pressure on hospitality. A group of leading hoteliers and restaurateurs came together recently at Nailcote Hall Hotel in Coventry to discuss business rates. The meeting saw Midlands MP, Saqib Bhatti, UKHospitality CEO, Kate Nicholls and others discuss the … [Read more...]
