Valor Hospitality Partners, a global, full-service hotel acquisition, development, management and asset management company, announced today it has been appointed to manage the Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh hotel, the international hotel management company’s first property in the city.
While much of Europe remains moderately locked down, the U.K. has reopened, led by Scotland where hotel stays have been allowed since April 26.
The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel in Edinburgh, has launched its new Extended Reality Virtual Event Space to bring innovation to business meetings in 2020. The hybrid studio space connects in-room and remote delegates safely and securely, making them feel like they're in the room. The Balmoral's extended reality studio allows for dynamic, flexible and agile working at a time when we need it most. The studio is situated in the hotel's spacious Holyrood Suite, where your layout, be it virtual or physical, can be completely flexible to work for you and your delegates, in line with government guidelines.
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world's leading hotel companies, brings InterContinental Edinburgh - The George back into the system as they continue their integration of the Principal portfolio.
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian, has appointed Ronan Barrett as Commercial Director. With over 20 years of hospitality and hotel experience under his belt, Ronan Barrett came in the industry at Shannon College of Hotel Management, including time spent as a chef at the Victoria Jungfrau hotel in Switzerland.
Ronald Little has been appointed as General Manager of RBH operated hotel, Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh. Edinburgh born Ronald (45) brings 16 years' managerial experience to the four star hotel and will be trusted to ensure the ongoing success and reputation of the hotel. Ronald is well versed in the operations of a vibrant hotel in the capital, having spent the last nine years as General Manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre - a fellow RBH property. He has also led teams to success in previous roles at Ramada Encore London West and Crowne Plaza London Docklands. Ronald Little will replace Grant McKenzie who moves to a senior role with Edinburgh headquartered real estate developer, Chris Stewart Group (CSG).
The latest addition to the Point A Hotels budget boutique brand, Point A Edinburgh, will bring low-priced stylish rooms to the centre of the Scottish capital - the most visited destination in the UK outside of London - in time for the 2019 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Point A Edinburgh will be superbly located close to Haymarket Station, with 149 guest rooms (including 8 accessible rooms) and some featuring breath-taking views over Edinburgh's iconic buildings. It will feature a spacious, 24-hour hosted reception and a lobby lounge, where Point A's signature Brekkie will be served daily, and refreshments will be available 24/7. It will also have an extended food and beverage offering that includes pre-mixed alcoholic drinks and miniatures offered for sale at the bar and hot food in the lounge including a selection of pizzas and chicken wings. Within the new Edinburgh property, there will be free, superfast WiFi throughout the public areas and the guest rooms, which also feature luxury Hypnos beds with fabric headboards and throws from the Isle of Bute, power showers, mood lighting and a 43-inch Samsung Smart TV, with Google Chromecast which allows customers to watch their own content on the hotel TV, providing a home from home experience.
IHG®(InterContinental Hotels Group) today opens the first Kimpton®Hotels & Restaurants in Scotland, Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, as it continues to invest in Scotland as a luxury destination.
In response to consumer demand, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian has announced a new concierge offering called 'Book Master,' which is now available for guests at the iconic Edinburgh hotel.
The Gyle at Edinburgh Park, Premier Inn, has become the UK's first battery-powered hotel in a bid to improve energy efficiency, secure power supply and enable energy cost savings on-site.
Hyatt Hotels has won a bid to operate a new spa and conference hotel at Edinburgh Marina set to open in 2020.
The arrival of the new Point A Edinburgh will bring low-priced stylish rooms to the centre of this great Scottish city - the most visited destination in the UK outside London - in time for the 2019 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Point A Edinburgh is superbly located close to Haymarket Station, with 149 guest rooms (including 8 accessible rooms) enjoying breathtaking views over Edinburgh's iconic buildings. It will feature a spacious, 24-hour hosted reception and a lobby lounge (pictured), where Point A's signature Brekkie will be served daily and refreshments will be available 24/7. There will be free, superfast WiFi throughout the public areas and the guest rooms, which also feature luxury Hypnos beds with fabric headboards and throws from the Isle of Bute, power showers, 43-inch Samsung Smart TVs and mood lighting.
Colliers International's latest UK Hotels Market Index shows continued year on year growth for the sector, with revenue per available room (RevPAR) increasing by 3.8 percent; significantly ahead of GDP growth. The annual report, which is in its third year, paints a positive picture for the hotels sector. Regional markets have continued to catch up to London in terms of their attractiveness to investors and we saw cities such as Hull and Plymouth enter the list of top 10 'hot spots' for hotel development and acquisition in the UK for the first time in 2017.
Bel has more than 20 years" experience in the hospitality industry, and has spent the last two years as general manager at Malmaison Aberdeen. He replaces Lisa Steele, who has been general manager of the property since 2016 and left last year to join the AC Hotel by Marriott Belfast.
Virgin Hotels, the luxury lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, has announced plans to open in Edinburgh, Scotland. Expected to open in 2020, the development marks an important moment in Virgin Hotels' history and is expected to be joined by more UK and European projects in the coming years.
Twenty14 Holdings, the hospitality investment arm of Lulu Group International, has completed a £85m acquisition of the Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian.
YOTEL today announced plans to open its first hotel in Scotland"s capital Edinburgh in Q1 of 2019. The city centre hotel will be located on the famous Queen Street in Edinburgh, at Erskine House. Situated in a remarkably central location and surrounded by a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the new hotel will boast easy access to top city attractions and have excellent transport links with both Waverley and Haymarket railway stations within walking distance.
Industry veteran Reinink has run her own sales representation company out of her Edinburgh base since 1999, with a focus on working with luxury African clients. The Leeu Collection properties perfectly complement the other hotels currently in her portfolio, which include Ellerman House, Royal Chundu Zambezi River Lodge and Singita.
The Wine House Hotel 1821. A boutique hotel in a Georgian townhouse is set to open in the centre of Edinburgh this month.
Peter Dornom is a seasoned hotelier with over 33 years’ experience in the hospitality industry and joins Norton House Hotel after 23 years with Marriott and Whitbread, most recently following 15 years as General Manager of the Marriott in Edinburgh. After beginning his career with a traineeship at Selsdon Park Hotel in Surrey, Peter took on management roles in operations at the Copthorne Hotel Birmingham, the Goodwood Park Hotel, Golf & Country Club and Tewkesbury Park Hotel, Golf & Country Club, before his first General Manager role in 1996 at the Stone House Hotel in Staffordshire.