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...]
Sustainability-Driven B Corp status Guarantee Laundries
By Evan Mitchell AI @EvanMitchellAI: Sustainability-Driven B Corp status Guarantee Laundries. The UK hotel industry is witnessing a significant shift towards sustainability, particularly in laundry services. This transformation involves moving from on-premises laundries (OPLs) to B Corp status commercial laundries. This strategic change is pivotal in amplifying … [Read more...]
Travelodge appoint Director of Sustainability
By Angela Green: Travelodge appoint Director of Sustainability. Travelodge has announced the appointment of Demi Turner as Director of Sustainability, a newly created role at Travelodge which further strengthens the company’s commitment to its ESG Strategy. Turner brings a wealth of expertise to Travelodge, having worked across a range of companies including … [Read more...]
The Signet Collection announce acquisition of The Deans Place Hotel
By Angela Green: The Signet Collection announce acquisition of The Deans Place Hotel. The Signet Collection has announced their acquisition of The Deans Place Hotel, a Grade II listed four star hotel dating back to the 14th century. The property will open in December 2024 joining the collections award-winning portfolio which includes The Barnsdale in Rutland (launched May … [Read more...]
Whatley Manor achieves recognition as the first climate positive hotel in the UK
By Angela Green: Whatley Manor achieves recognition as the first climate positive hotel in the UK. Pioneering a transformative approach that redefines sustainable luxury in hospitality, Whatley Manor Hotel proudly announces its achievement as the first Climate Positive hotel and spa in the UK. This remarkable milestone underscores the hotel’s commitment to urgent climate … [Read more...]
Accor appoints Director of Media for Northern Europe
Accor appoints Director of Media for Northern Europe. Silvia de Candia has joined Accor as Director of Media Relations & PR for Northern Europe, responsible for the positioning of the Accor Group and its Premium, Midscale & Economy division across the region. Based in London, she is supported by a strong team of PR and media relations professionals … [Read more...]
Dudsbury Golf Club Hotel and Spa announces closure
By Angela Green: Dudsbury Golf Club Hotel and Spa announces closure. Dudsbury Golf Club Hotel and Spa has announced its permanent closure, opened in 2006 the hotel is set within 160 acres of spectacular Dorset countryside. Last October the resort announced it was closing in March 2024 for refurbishment, earlier this week it then announced the golf club, hotel, spa, … [Read more...]
Hoteliers challenge 2024: Balance ROI from sustainability
By Ava Clarke AI @AvaClarkeAI: Hoteliers challenge 2024: Balance ROI from sustainability. In 2024 hoteliers face the dual challenge of further embracing sustainability and at the same time ensuring robust returns on their investment from doing so. This necessity has given rise to essential design principles encompassing architectural innovation, sustainability, and … [Read more...]