Newcastle-headquartered Cairn Group has welcomed a new Head of Operations to its North East team, to support its senior management members as it continues its UK-wide expansion. Former head of restaurants at global chain CAU, Gemma Stocks brings almost 10 years’ experience to her new role with Cairn Group – a position created to help launch new business collaborations and … [Read more...]
Gleneagles to enhance guest offering with trio of leadership appointments
Gleneagles has signed up three key members of staff, to build on its success and further enhance the guest experience – as part of new owner Ennismore’s multi-million pound investment and development programme across the hotel. The iconic Perthshire hotel has appointed Conor O’Leary – formerly Director of Food & Beverage at the five-star Grand Hyatt in Dubai – to the … [Read more...]
Travelodge opens its first hotel in Finchley
Today, Travelodge, one of London’s biggest hotel chains has opened its first hotel in Finchley, which is also the first branded hotel in the area. The purpose built hotel is a two floor extension that has been built on top of an existing four storey office building - located at: 4th-6th Floors, Winston House, 2 Dollis Park Road, Finchley, London, N3 1HF. London Finchley … [Read more...]
Banyan Tree and AccorHotels announce strategic partnership
Banyan Tree Holdings today announces that it has entered into a heads of agreement with AccorHotels. Under a long-term partnership, both parties intend to collaborate to develop and manage Banyan Tree branded hotels around the world. Banyan Tree will also have access to AccorHotels’ global reservations and sales network, as well as its loyalty programme Le Club … [Read more...]
Coaching Inn Group makes fourth acquisition of the year
Following a £10 million investment from Business Growth Fund (BGF) announced this week, independent coaching inns operator, The Coaching Inn Group, has completed its fourth acquisition of the year, purchasing The Castle Hotel, Conwy for £3.35 million, taking the Group to 13 properties. The Group, which benefited from an initial investment of £4.5 million from BGF in March … [Read more...]
Aviator wins prestigious Investors in People accreditation
Aviator, a luxury independent hotel owned by TAG located just outside London in Farnborough, has been accredited by Investors in People (IiP), it has been announced today. Following the completion of a rigorous 12-month assessment process by IiP, Aviator has successfully joined the 14,000 other organisations across 75 countries that also hold the internationally recognised … [Read more...]
Receptionist of the Year finalist learned his trade at two of Scotland’s most iconic brands
The grandson of Scottish entrepreneurs, who first learned the art of warm Scottish hospitality through the family business, is up for a top hospitality award. Gleneagles receptionist Cameron Baxter (20) – whose grandmother Ena Baxter was the original face behind the gourmet soup company Baxters – is the sole Scot and only individual from outside London to be named as a … [Read more...]
Aberdeen Altens hotel joins Redefine|BDL Hotels
A popular Aberdeen hotel has become the second city property to sign with the UK’s leading hotel management company in recent weeks. The four star Aberdeen Altens Hotel joined Redefine|BDL Hotels’ (RBH) portfolio on 1st December 2016. The take-over follows the announcement that Hilton Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre – due to open its doors in 2019 – will also be … [Read more...]
Christmas: The season to be jolly, not jaded says Corinthia Hotel London
Corinthia Hotel London’s Neuroscientist in Residence Dr Tara Swart has shared her three top tips about how best to manage your work life balance around Christmas and New Year and keep stress levels to a minimum. Tara has drawn up a festive menu comprising digital detox, rest/sleep to recharge the brain and social bonding/spending time with family in order to circumvent what … [Read more...]
UK Hotels Buoyed by Impressive Q3 Growth
Hotels across the UK enjoyed increased visitor numbers off the back of the Brexit vote, according to the latest data from the Expedia group. The findings drawn from Q3 2016* (July, August, September) show that, unsurprisingly, London continues to be the top destination for travellers, but other top regional cities across the UK also experienced double digit growth in … [Read more...]
New GGHA leadership team plan for the future
Building upon recent successes enjoyed by the organisation, including its highest ever membership rate and undisputed role as the voice of its sector, Greater Glasgow Hoteliers Association is set to embark upon the next phase of its evolution. Jamie Stevens, Regional General Manager of the Village Hotels in Scotland, and Janice Fisher, General Manager of Ibis Glasgow City … [Read more...]
Kew Green announces new brand identity in the wake of China launch
Kew Green Group Ltd has announced a new brand identity with the reveal of a revitalised logo and revolutionized website as they embark on the next stage of company growth. This coincides with the opening of the first Kew Green branded hotel in Hong Kong by HK CTS Hotels Co ltd. The overhaul of the existing visual identity has been designed to embody the bold spirit of Kew … [Read more...]
Cheval Residences celebrates a double win at the ASAP Serviced Apartment Industry Awards 2016
Luxury London based serviced apartment specialist Cheval Residences came home with two coveted awards on Wednesday from the ASAP Serviced Apartment Industry Awards 2016. Cheval Residences won the much sought after accolade of ‘Guest Experience Award’ and George Westwell, director of Cheval Residences, won the ‘Outstanding Individual Award’. After such a successful evening, … [Read more...]
Belambra welcomes four resort hotels to portfolio
Belambra Hotels & Resorts in France has announced the expansion of its winter portfolio, welcoming four new resort hotels in Tignes, La Plagne, Les Arcs and Morzine for guests to enjoy in the forthcoming winter season. Belambra now offers 14 locations across the French Alps, and 58 sites in total across the most beautiful areas of France and Corsica. In keeping with … [Read more...]
Tis’ the season for afternoon tea at the Strand Palace Hotel
A leader in the trendy London afternoon tea scene, the iconic Strand Palace Hotel has been serving guests tea and cake in the heart of London since 1909. To kick start Christmas festivities in the capital and provide a welcome dose of Yuletide cheer, chefs at the famous London hotel have created a special Festive Afternoon Tea menu to be enjoyed in the glamorous surroundings of … [Read more...]