Accor have announced their 2021 Q1 results alongside reorganisation of the the business management structure, revenues are down as the group pins its hopes on seeing a strong summer rebound. Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Accor, said: “There were no surprises in our first-quarter performance. Global business trends are improving slightly and the … [Read more...]
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group create new Chief Commercial Officer role with appointment of Joanna Flint
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Joanna Flint as Chief Commercial Officer from 1 April 2021. The newly created role will oversee the development and execution of the Group’s commercial strategy while also taking executive responsibility for all aspects of Mandarin Oriental’s customer experience. Joanna will take over the responsibilities … [Read more...]
The Pass at South Lodge set for Steven Edwards summer residency
Steven Edwards is set to return to South Lodge for an eight-week summer residency - Steven Edwards at The Pass. The Masterchef: The Professionals 2013 winner and his team from etch. will be taking over the restaurant from Friday 2 July until Sunday 29 August 2021. The takeover comes as The Pass launches a series of guest chef residences and etch. closes for a major … [Read more...]
Preferred Hotels introduce ‘Points for Good’ for Earth Day
In honour of Earth Day, Preferred Hotel Group, Preferred Hotels & Resorts & the newly launched Beyond Green is pleased to announce the launch of I Prefer Points for Good. A new way for travellers to give back to the planet in a meaningful way by donating points they have earned through membership in the brand’s I Prefer Hotel Rewards programme. After an eye-opening … [Read more...]
Spa and Golf boosted at Rockliffe Hall with senior appointments
Katie Towersey has been appointed as the new Spa Director for Rockliffe Hall, the five-star luxury golf and spa resort in the County Durham countryside. Towersey takes over from Victoria Rickett who spent 10 years at Rockliffe Hall. Towersey has over 20 years of experience within the spa & wellness industry, with several years spent working with iconic brands such as … [Read more...]
Formby Hall appoints new GM
Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa has appointed Andrew Steel Jamieson as its new general manager. Steel Jamieson has enjoyed a 30 year career in hospitality to date across hotels in the UK and Europe. With senior management positions at the Galgorm Resort & Spa, Crewe Hall Hotel and the Feversham Arms and Black Swan Hotel, he was also managing director at the Royal Demeure … [Read more...]
Hotelier Sir Richard Sutton’s stepson arrested for his murder
Following the murder of hotelier Sir Richard Sutton last Wednesday, and the attempted murder of his wife Anne Schreiber, still in hospital in a critical condition, the police have arrested Thomas Schreiber. He has been charged with murder and attempted murder following a 100 mile car chase across five counties that required an armed force stop. Thomas Schreiber is 34 years … [Read more...]
Police chase Hotelier’s murder suspect across five counties before dramatic armed hard stop
Following the murder of hotelier Sir Richard Lexington Sutton, in a knife attack at his north Devon home on Wednesday, that also left his wife Anne Schreiber, critically wounded and in hospital suffering from knife wounds, a police chase across five counties ensued. The murder took place at the hotelier’s country home in the small village of Higher Langham, near … [Read more...]
Hotelier Sir Richard Sutton murdered at his country home
Last night police were called to the north Dorset home of hotelier Sir Richard Lexington Sutton, owner of the Athenaeum, Mayfair, and the Sheraton Grand, Park Lane. He was found dead on arrival after suffering fatal knife wounds. His wife Anne Schreiber is now fighting for her life in hospital also suffering from knife wounds in the same attack. A 34 year-old man believed … [Read more...]
Master Innholders to address UK tourism with Secretary of State, Oliver Dowden CBE
Following the success of the first Hoteliers – Battered But Not Beaten event, Master Innholders will address the recovery of the UK’s tourism sector with the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Oliver Dowden CBE in the second event within the series. Taking place 22 April 2021 at 2pm, the event will see Dowden and guest interviewer Kate Nicholls OBE … [Read more...]
Unite Union’s hotel development cost climbs from £7 to £98 million, 1,400% over budget
Unite, the largest trade union in the UK is reported to have spent circa £100 million on developing a hotel originally budgeted to cost £7 million. The news broke yesterday evening on Sky News amidst growing questions around how contracts were awarded, and how the cost escalated by more than 1,400%. As the costs were paid from members funds, a growing number of Unite … [Read more...]
Accor bringing Novotel and ibis openings to Newcastle Gateshead Quays regeneration scheme
Accor has confirmed bringing the Novotel and ibis brands to the £260 million Newcastle Gateshead Quays regeneration scheme. The agreement with Gateshead Council, its development partners Ask Real Estate and independent investment manager, Ask:PATRIZIA, will see the dual branded hotel established on the quayside of the 587,000 sq ft development. Designed by AHR … [Read more...]
Travelodge announce new Chairman
Travelodge has today announced the appointment of Martin Robinson, as its new Chairman. Robinson has spent most of his career within the leisure sector and brings a wealth of brand building, strategic management and leadership expertise. He spent 17 years at Center Parcs as CEO of their European business and Chairman of the UK. He also spent 10 years on the Boards of … [Read more...]
New Regional Vice President and GM of Burj Al Arab Jumeirah appointed
Ermanno Zanini has been appointed to the role of Regional Vice President and General Manager of Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, in the United Arab Emirates. In his new role, Ermanno will oversee all aspects of operations in the region, while maintaining oversight for Italy and Spain. Ermanno joined the Jumeirah family in 2019 when the Capri Palace in Italy was added to the Jumeirah … [Read more...]
Weddings, a vital part of hospitality in need of support
Following an introduction via twitter, we invited wedding blogger, Alison Tinlin to put forward some thoughts on how the UK wedding industry has been impacted throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Tinlin wrote a letter to the government earlier this year in February, and we have published in full below. It is powerful and moving, setting out how the wedding industry has battled … [Read more...]
