Welcome to The Nadler Covent Garden, the fifth boutique property of the Nadler Hotels group. Located overlooking the iconic Strand, right in the heart of Covent Garden, it is perfectly situated for exploring one of London’s most desirable districts, famous for its picturesque Italianate Piazza, luxury shopping, restaurants, bars and theatres. With a host of exclusive local … [Read more...]
An open letter to all parents…
Occasionally we are all truly inspired, yesterday we were fortunate to discover the letter below from Dr. Hilary Cooke FIH. We were even more fortunate when Hilary allowed us to publish it, enjoy...This is an open letter to all parents - and grandparents, aunts and uncles...and teachers. Yes, definitely teachers too.You see, NOW IS THE TIME TO actively encourage your … [Read more...]
Why we invest in the Master Innholders organisation and their fantastic annual UK conference
Master Innholders is a unique hospitality organisation recognised as an industry leader and champion of the UK hotel sector, providing thought leadership, sharing best practices, and establishing and promoting accredited industry qualifications.Of course, they do so much more to inspire the next generation of hotel leaders, including the highly regarded annual Hotel … [Read more...]
Four Seasons Strategic Global Growth Plan 2019
The coming year will mark several significant new openings for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, with the debut of nine new hotels and resorts around the world, plus the continued expansion of its residential portfolio. The luxury brand continues steady portfolio expansion with openings in new markets and much-anticipated debut of first-ever standalone Private Residences in … [Read more...]
De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms reveals result of £700k makeover
De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, located in Covent Garden and part of De Vere’s portfolio of event destinations and country estate hotels, has unveiled the results of a £700,000 refurbishment of its meetings and events spaces, bringing them in line with the company’s innovative Smart Space meetings concept. The investment in De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms is part of De Vere’s … [Read more...]
Call for Aspiring Leaders opened by Master Innholders for 2019
As uncertainty drifts around us, and choppy waters approach for the hospitality industry, a push towards education and development provides a unique opportunity to battle through the storms ahead. 2019 ushers in the next generation of hospitality leaders with an invitation to apply for the Master Innholders Aspiring Leaders Diploma (MIALD), open to all junior-level managers … [Read more...]
Whitbread and Staycity invest in the regeneration of London’s Paddington
The regeneration of London’s Paddington will take a further step forward with the development of a 620 room hotel and aparthotel complex. The tenants of the scheme will be Whitbread brand Premier Inn and Staycity and it is expected to open by 2021.M&G has acquired the long leasehold interest of the development site and will finance the construction of the hotel complex … [Read more...]
Unemployed Londoners graduate when provided with the chance of a career in hospitality
Thirty unemployed Londoners were provided with the chance of a career in hospitality throughout 2018, due to an initiative funded by Solidarity AccorHotels, an endowment fund set up by AccorHotels to help fight economic and social exclusion of people at risk of poverty by improving their employability.The participants have graduated from the ‘Hospitality Futures’ programme, … [Read more...]
TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2019, Hotel 41 voted top again
London’s Hotel 41 retained its title of ‘Top Hotel in the UK’ for a third consecutive year in the 2019 annual TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards, which were announced today. This multi-award winning, luxury boutique hotel, part of the family-run Red Carnation Hotel Collection, also secured the titles of ‘Number 1 Luxury Hotel in the UK’, ‘Number 2 Best Service in the UK’ and … [Read more...]
The Buckinghamshire Golf Club Appoints New General Manager
Arora Hotels has announced the appointment of Ben Ludwell as General Manager of The Buckinghamshire Golf Club, as part of the hotel group’s drive to provide an enhanced member experience at the club, which it acquired in November 2018.Ben joins the Denham golf course from his previous role as Assistant General Manager at the Queenwood Golf Club in Chertsey, Surrey, where he … [Read more...]
easyHotel update to first quarter of the current financial year
Trading OverviewDespite the ongoing political and economic uncertainty that is affecting consumer confidence, particularly in the UK, the Group has continued to outperform both its competitive set and the wider hotel market:Total system sales up 31% Revenue up 60% Owned hotels like-for-like Revpar* up 11.2%, outperforming their competitive set by 5.2%We are … [Read more...]
InterContinental London – The O2 Appoints New Talent and Culture Manager
InterContinental London – The O2, managed and operated by the Arora Group, has announced the appointment of Chris Rooney as Talent and Culture Manager.Chris joins the Greenwich-Peninsula based InterContinental London – The O2 from his previous role as People and Culture Manager for Primark in Westfield Stratford City, where he managed the HR function for approximately 650 … [Read more...]
Accorhotels bolsters presence in thriving Yorkshire
AccorHotels has signed five new hotels in Yorkshire as overseas visitors spend an extra £52 million visiting the region in just one yearAccorHotels has signed five new hotels in Yorkshire in what has been a buoyant few months for the business especially with new hotel signings.MGallery York, Mercure Leeds Centre, Mercure Kenwood Hall and Mercure Tankersley Manor will go … [Read more...]
New luxury expansion unveiled at Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa
Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa, the 4-red star Hotel in Newmarket, Suffolk, is officially opening bookings for its exquisite new expansion, The Mews, on Saturday 1 December. Taking the Hotel’s offering to the next level of luxury, The Mews is set apart from the main Hotel and is available to book on an exclusive basis.The development comprises one executive suite, two … [Read more...]
