By Angela Green: Accor creates €1 billion EBITDA for the first time in its history. RevPAR UP 23% LFL REVENUE UP 20% TO €5,056 MILLION EBITDA UP 49% TO €1,003 MILLION NET PROFIT GROUP SHARE UP 57% AT €633 MILLION Driven by resolutely solid demand in 2023, Accor was able to set new records in terms of operating and financial performances. All … [Read more...]
Hotel apprenticeship specialisms outside the traditional ‘front and back of house’ viewpoint
By Angela Green: Hotel apprenticeship specialisms outside the traditional ‘front and back of house’ viewpoint. Hand Picked Hotels, a collection of 21 privately owned, luxury country houses and coastal retreats in the UK and Channel Islands, is launching a new apprenticeship initiative. With apprenticeships continuing to prove a popular way for people to learn on-the-job … [Read more...]
Justin Wilson appointed General Manager MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa
By Angela Green: Justin Wilson appointed General Manager MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa. MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa, the 69-room luxury boutique hotel recently acquired by Foley Entertainment Group, has announced the appointment of Justin Wilson as the new General Manager. With a proven track record of more than thirty years in the hospitality industry, Wilson … [Read more...]
Hotel Indigo Coventry now open
By Angela Green: Hotel Indigo Coventry now open. Hotel Indigo Coventry opened on 24 January after the completion of a multi-million-pound project which took just 19 months from start to finish. The boutique new-build property reflects the unique ethos of Hotel Indigo, part of the IHG Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, by creating an immersive hospitality experience that … [Read more...]
MCR acquires BT Tower for £275 million
By Angela Green: MCR acquires BT Tower for £275 million. BT Group has agreed to the sale of the BT Tower for £275m to MCR Hotels, who plan to preserve BT Tower as an iconic hotel, securing its place as a London landmark for the future. MCR owns and operates many of New York’s best-known hotels, including The High Line Hotel, a former seminary, and the TWA Hotel at JFK … [Read more...]
Beechurst Serviced Apartments achieves UK first as B Corp
By Angela Green: Beechurst Serviced Apartments achieves UK first as B Corp. Family-run Gloucestershire business Beechurst Serviced Apartments has announced its certification as a B Corporation, becoming the first Serviced Apartment Provider in the UK to attain B Corp status. The certification from B Lab also marks the first accommodation operator in the South West, as it … [Read more...]
European Hotel Managers Association announce Preferred Hotels & Resorts partnership
By Angela Green: European Hotel Managers Association announce Preferred Hotels & Resorts partnership. The European Hotel Managers Association has announced its partnership with Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, that connects the prestigious association of Luxury Hotel General Managers in Europe to the global brand … [Read more...]
Edgbaston Park Hotel awarded ECOsmart Gold Award
Edgbaston Park Hotel awarded ECOsmart Gold Award. Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre has achieved a gold ECOsmart award for its commitment to the environment. It’s the second successful milestone reached in the hotel’s quest to be one of Birmingham’s greenest, following a gold Green Tourism award in 2023. The new ECOsmart award from Greengage is the leading … [Read more...]
Integrity International Group confirms acquisition of Atlas House
By Angela Green: Integrity International Group confirms acquisition of Atlas House. Integrity International Group has acquired Atlas House, together with the Crescent buildings, Tower Hill. Atlas House is a Grade II listed building situated in the City of London, between the Guildhall, St Paul’s Cathedral and the Bank of England, on the junction of King Street, Queen … [Read more...]
Boys Hall announce new GM
By Angela Green: Boys Hall announce new GM. The 17th-century Boys Hall in Ashford, Kent, has announced the appointment of Tim Batchelor as the new General Manager of the hotel. Batchelor, who is passionate about food and drink and has headed up bars at The Pig Hotels for the past 8 years will oversee new changes to the hotel for 2024. The 9-bedroom Boys Hall opened to … [Read more...]
Cedar Court Hotel Huddersfield to host relaunch community hub celebrations
Cedar Court Hotel Huddersfield to host relaunch community hub celebrations Cedar Court Hotel Huddersfield is relaunching to guests following a significant £1.1 million refurbishment of the 113-bedroom hotel based at Ainley Top. The refurbishment included bedrooms, dining, business, and lounge areas and took place over 12 months. The overhaul is part of the Cedar Court … [Read more...]
Manorview share quarter million plus profit equally with whole team
By Angela Green: Manorview share quarter million plus profit equally with whole team. Manorview, an independent Scottish hospitality group, have announced they are sharing over ¼ million pounds of profit with their team via their Heartcount profit share scheme. The group, who own and operate 12 venues across Central Scotland, including wedding venues, hotels and … [Read more...]
Tartanium set to go walkies through Dundee for Maggie’s
By Angela Green: Tartanium set to go walkies through Dundee for Maggie’s. Tartanium, a magnificent 4-foot fibre-glass Scottie dog made by fife artist Robert Mach, is ready for his well-deserved walkie through Dundee on Wednesday 31st January and Thursday 1st February, after raising money for Maggie’s cancer charity. Tartanium, decked in a distinctive Tunnock’s … [Read more...]
ESG culture at Exclusive Collection delivering to people, purpose, and planet
By Angela Green: ESG culture at Exclusive Collection delivering to people, purpose, and planet. Exclusive Collection, the UK’s first B Corp hotel company, has launched its latest Impact Report detailing its 2022/23 ESG initiatives and activities, outcomes, and future actions. Highlights in the Impact Report 2% reduction in carbon emissions, water usage and waste … [Read more...]
Ex Kitchen Porter lands hotel group’s longest-serving employee award
By Angela Green: Ex Kitchen Porter lands hotel group’s longest-serving employee award. A boutique hotel group has recognised the outstanding service of loyal team members in its inaugural ‘A Celebration of Our People’ awards. The Eden Hotel Collection recognised 50 people from across the group who have been with the company for five years or more through a series of … [Read more...]