By Angela Green Hotel News is sponsored by Guestline The team at Rutland Hall Hotel will be rooting for a local athlete at the Invictus Games following months of using the venue’s swimming pool as a training base. Amanda Sands, from Oakham, has been using Rutland Hall Hotel’s leisure facilities to prepare for the Invictus Games in Düsseldorf, showcasing her … [Read more...]
New GM at The Devonshire Hotel, Torquay
By Angela Green Hotel News is sponsored by Guestline Daish’s Holidays is strengthening its commitment to delivering the highest standards of customer service with the appointment of Steve Cowie as the new general manager. Cowie brings a fresh approach to the role, with 12 years’ experience in various hospitality and retail establishments, and seven months’ … [Read more...]
Head Porter celebrates 30 years looking after guests
By Angela Green Hotel News is sponsored by Guestline Les Patterson recently marked thirty years of outstanding service looking after guests during their stay with the Rutland Hall Hotel. Les’ journey at Rutland Hall began in 1992 when he was 28 years old, joining as part of an outsourced security team. He wanted a role that would keep him active, so in 1993 he started … [Read more...]
Adagio appoint Senior VP of Customers and Marketing
By Angela Green Hotel News is sponsored by Guestline Adagio has announced the appointment of Virginie Barboux as Senior Vice-President of Customers and Marketing, a position that also sees Barboux become member of the management committee. As VP of Customers and Marketing she takes responsibility for management of the Communication, Marketing, Customer Experience, CSR … [Read more...]
Starboard announces acquisition of The Bridge Hotel
By Angela Green Hotel News is sponsored by Guestline Starboard Hotels is set for growth following a seven-year refinancing deal and the acquisition of another London hotel, The Bridge Hotel, Greenford. Starboard’s existing portfolio comprises 21 hotels from Hilton, IHG, Accor, Best Western and Wyndham. The hospitality group also owns and operates unbranded hotels … [Read more...]
Robin Sheppard: Am I the only one struggling to understand ‘free market economics’ right now?
By Robin Sheppard, President, Bespoke Hotels Hotel News is sponsored by Guestline Am I the only one struggling to understand ‘free market economics’ right now? Despite people having effectively 20% less purchasing power than two years ago, the Bank of England has decided rather than not having enough, we’ve all got too much disposable income. Who knew! Apparently, … [Read more...]
Sue Williams steps down as Whatley Manor GM and successor named
By Angela Green Hotel News is sponsored by Guestline Whatley Manor has announced the appointment of Michele Mella as General Manager of the Cotswolds country manor house hotel and spa, effective November 2023. Michele will succeed Sue Williams, who joined the hotel in 2016, leading the property to many industry and consumer accolades. She will carry on at Whatley Manor … [Read more...]
Lake District hotel to host art exhibition showcasing Norman Adams RA
By Angela Green Hotel News is sponsored by Guestline Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa on the shoreline of Windermere is to host an art exhibition showcasing the works of British painter Norman Adams RA, who was renowned for his atmospheric watercolours. The display, organised in partnership with contemporary and modern British art specialists Gavagan Art, will … [Read more...]
Residents’ objections lead to Fairmont Windsor Park Hotel demolition order
By Angela Green Hotel News is sponsored by Guestline Surinder Arora the billionaire donor to the Conservative’s has been ordered by Runnymede Borough Council to demolish the Fairmont Windsor Park Hotel. The hotel is the site where Rishi Sunak and European Commission president Ursula Von Der Leyen earlier this year signed Northern Ireland’s Windsor Framework. The hotel … [Read more...]
Dalata release first half 2023 results
By Angela Green Hotel News is sponsored by Guestline Dalata Hotel Group, the largest hotel operator in Ireland with a growing presence in the UK and continental Europe, has today announced results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2023. INVESTING IN OUR PEOPLE, OUR GREATEST ASSET 519 employees currently on award-winning graduate and development courses, … [Read more...]
Planning approval gained for 4 star boutique hotel in Oxford suburb
By Angela Green Hotel News is sponsored by Guestline Planning Committee approval has been secured for the refurbishment and extension of Linton Lodge Hotel to become a 123 room 4 star boutique hotel that meets demand in the Oxford market. Linton Lodge is currently a 3 star hotel set in a leafy North Oxford suburb, just a mile from the city centre. It is formed of two … [Read more...]
Travelodge CEO thanks 12,000 colleagues for revenue and profit performance 2023
By Angela Green Hotel News is sponsored by Guestline Travelodge has announced its results for the six months to 30 June 2023, in which revenue and profit performance is significantly ahead of 2022 levels. The business delivered a 22.4% increase in revenue to £478.7 million and a 48% increase in underlying earnings (adjusted EBITDA) to £104.5 million, … [Read more...]
Digitisation and sustainability progress driving revenues for European hostel chain
By Angela Green Hotel News is sponsored by Guestline European hostel chain a&o Hostels has recorded its best half-year results in the company's history, showing strong demand for affordable accommodation among European travellers driven by increased digitisation and further improved sustainability credentials. Occupancy rates of over 80 percent saw strong profits … [Read more...]
Hilton London Bankside announce appointment of new GM
By Angela Green Hotel News is sponsored by Guestline The Hilton London Bankside hotel has announced the appointment of Raoul de Souza as the hotel’s new General Manager. De Souza brings with him 25 years of experience in hospitality, having worked with properties around the world, including JW Marriott Grosvenor House London and Taj Palaces & Hotels in India. He has … [Read more...]
Nobu Hotel London Shoreditch announce new GM
By Angela Green Hotel News is sponsored by Guestline Nobu Hotel London Shoreditch has announced the appointment of Natasha Hargan as General Manager. Hargan has 15 years’ experience in hospitality and is now tasked with ensuring the profitability and success of the hotel in line with Nobu brand standards. She joins Nobu Hotel London Shoreditch following on … [Read more...]
