With over 10 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, Santos has held several roles across the globe working for the Hilton portfolio specialising in a range of areas including operations, marketing, human resources and business development. Most recently, she acted as Cluster Business Development Manager for Hilton hotels in Portugal.
Aparthotel brand Roomzzz is set to join the W Edinburgh hotel in TH Real Estate"s £1b, 1.7 million sq ft St James development in the city.
Shona Archibald has worked for Jurys Inn Hotel Group for over three years, most recently as Cluster Revenue Manager for Scotland where she was responsible for rooms revenue across the Group’s five Scottish properties. Prior to this she was Cluster Revenue Manager for the Group’s Sheffield hotel and two Newcastle-upon-Tyne properties. Shona brings a wealth of experience to the role having worked as Revenue Manager for both the five star Fairmont St Andrews Resort and the 5 star Old Golf Course Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa.In her new role Shona will be responsible for rooms revenue at the 211 bedroom Hilton Edinburgh Carlton.
Radisson Blu Edinburgh, a leading 4-star hotel on the historic Royal Mile in Scotland’s capital city has announced the appointment of Melanie Nocher as Executive Assistant Manager. With key responsibility for the food and drink operation, the 35 year old from East Kilbride outside Glasgow will work closely with senior colleagues, including Richard Mayne, General Manager of Radisson Blu Edinburgh and Rachel Perry, Hotel Revenue Development Manager.
A General Manager has been appointed to lead the team at the brand new Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West hotel, when it opens in summer 2017. Experienced hotelier Will Macpherson will be tasked with overseeing the launch and management of the new 160 bedroom modular build hotel, sited on the Heriot Watt University Campus in Edinburgh, as well as ensuring its ongoing success.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) today announces the upcoming addition of Courtyard Edinburgh to its portfolio in Scotland. Opened on 28 December, the city centre hotel is set within a historic Georgian terrace located in the heart of Edinburgh's new shopping and entertainment hub at the east end of Princes Street. The flagship property has been part of a £30m restoration project to combine both heritage and contemporary style.
Splendid Hospitality Group has appointed Lynsay Findlay as General Manager of Hotel Indigo Edinburgh.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world's leading hotel companies, will expand its boutique offering in Edinburgh with the opening of a second Hotel Indigo® property. Centrally located, Hotel Indigo® Edinburgh - Princes Street shares its prime address with many popular bars, shops and restaurants in the Scottish capital.The boutique 64-bedroom property uses Scottish heritage design to reflect the rich local culture and history — from paintings & portraits of famous authors, poets and artists reflecting the city's rich literary heritage, to the contemporary Harris Tweed soft furnishings that decorate each room. Each bathroom features a modern walk-in shower with rainfall showerhead for guests seeking a moment to relax or reenergise.As with all locally inspired boutique Hotel Indigo hotels, there is a destination bar and restaurant for guests and locals to enjoy. At the award-winning Twenty Princes Street restaurant, Executive Chef, Tony Sarton offers an extensive seasonal menu using local produce and "a bit of theatre," set against a stunning backdrop of the city skyline. At Juniper, the bar's expert mixologists are known for experimenting with the best spirits available, locally sourced ingredients, homemade juices and infusions, serving unique flavour combinations such as the hugely popular 'Ordinary Madness' cocktail. Named a 2016 UK holiday hot spot, and home to the world-famous Edinburgh International Festival, Scotland's vibrant capital has become one of the hottest tickets in Europe. Nestled between Edinburgh's Old and New Towns, the hotel provides a gateway for those wanting to soak up the culture, nightlife and entertainment in the city. Nearby historic attractions, include the Scott Monument and the National Portrait Gallery, a unique array of designer shops and quirky independent retailers.
Guestline have partnered with The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh to implement cloud hosted property management and distribution solutions in their four-star, award winning hotel, Ten Hill Place, in Edinburgh. The hotel has recently celebrated becoming the tenth member of the BW Premier Collection making them the first in Scotland.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced it will debut the iconic W Hotels brand in Scotland with W Edinburgh. Opening in 2021 and set to reinvigorate the city's traditional hospitality scene, the hotel will be part of TH Real Estate's Edinburgh St James scheme, which is set to complete in 2020. Designed by award- winning architecture and interior design practice Jestico + Whiles, in conjunction with Allan Murray Architects, the 12-story building will feature a unique façade crafted from a winding steel 'ribbon'. W Edinburgh will form the centerpiece of the 1.7 million square foot development, which will incorporate a vibrant blend of retail, entertainment, leisure and residential apartments, further reinforcing the city's reputation as a booming cosmopolitan capital.
BW Premier Collection has announced that Ten Hill Place, in central Edinburgh, will become the tenth member of Best Western Great Britain's soft branded offering for high end hotels and the first in Scotland. Operated by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Commercial Enterprises, the profits of this hotel go back to the College, which provides education and assessment for medical professionals and trainees. This unique partnership is mirrored by the hotel's aesthetic, which fuses the traditional Edinburgh Georgian terrace exterior with a modern and elegant interior. Thanks to its links with The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Ten Hill Place can offer both historical and purpose-built modern rooms for meetings, conferences, private functions and weddings, along with its fabulous range of bedrooms and suites.
The Balmoral, the Rocco Forte hotel in Edinburgh, has appointed Richard Cooke as its new general manager. Cooke will be responsible for the day to day operations and strategic direction of the 168-room and 20-suite hotel and its Michelin-starred restaurant, Number One. He will also oversee the hotel’s Hadrian’s Brasserie, afternoon tea lounge Palm Court, Scotch whisky bar, the Balmoral bar and spa and the hotel’s meeting and conferencing offerings.
G&V Royal Mile Hotel Edinburgh, part of the Quorvus Collection, has announced the appointment of Martin Scott as General Manager. Martin, who has over 16 years’ experience in the industry, will be overseeing the completion of the hotel’s extensive refurbishment which began in 2015 and includes the launch of a new bar later this year.Martin previously held the position of General Manager for the Cairn Hotel Group, overseeing the successful Edinburgh launch of Hotel Indigo on Princes Street as well as the running of Juniper Edinburgh and Twenty Princes Street Grill & Smokehouse.
A general manager has been appointed to lead the team at the brand new Courtyard by Marriott in Edinburgh, due to open in autumn 2016. Experienced hotelier Douglas Winfield will be tasked with overseeing the launch of the city centre hotel, as well as ensuring its ongoing success. The new hotel, located at the top of Leith Walk within the capital’s New Town conservation area, will occupy three category-A listed Georgian townhouses – once home to the Stevenson family, including Robert Stevenson, famed Scottish lighthouse engineer and grandfather of author Robert Louis Stevenson.
Splendid Hospitality Group appoints Karen Johnston as General Manager of Hotel Indigo Edinburgh. Joining from the Mercure Hotel, Perth, Karen brings with her over 24 years of experience and will be focusing on delivering outstanding service to all their guests and introducing some new & interesting food and drink concepts.
The Edinburgh Collection comprises a portfolio of 4 unique properties, from serviced apartments to 5-star boutique, in the heart of Edinburgh, Scotland. The group has recently renewed its PMS partnership with Xn Hotel Systems after a 3 year hiatus.
Hilton Worldwide, in partnership with Redefine|BDL Hotels, has unveiled its newest DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Scotland and the brand's first in the capital with the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre.
Edinburgh’s most luxurious hotel, The Glasshouse, has appointed a new General Manager as it marks four months since relaunching under the Autograph Collection. Federico Ciampi brings more than 10 years experience in the hospitality industry from working in a number of prestigious upscale and luxury venues in the UK including The Academy in London.
Lawder Smith has been appointed General Manager of Threadneedles (www.hotelthreadneedles.co.uk), the Square Mile’s original five-star boutique hotel, and Area Manager of The Glasshouse (www.theglasshouse.co.uk) in Edinburgh and The Academy in Bloomsbury, London (www.theacademyhotel.co.uk). The appointment is with immediate effect and follows the launch of The Autograph Collection in the UK. Lawder Smith has more than 30 years hospitality experience. He started his career in F&B at The Waldorf Hotel London and has since enjoyed a number of managerial postings around the UK including the former Manor House Hotel (now Bovey Castle); the Imperial Torquay, Area GM for Hilton Hotels in Nottingham, Leicester & Corby; General Manager at Heythrop Park, Oxfordshire and a more recent position with Crowne Plaza Kensington. His career has also seen a glittering list of awards from Hilton Hotels "Newcomer of the Year” 2001 to winning European Crowne Plaza Hotel of the Year 2012 for Kensington.
Melissa joined the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa in 2002 as a Guest Services Agent in the Front Office, before transferring to the Spa Reception and eventually moving into Group and Events Sales. She subsequently held a number of positions in the hotel sales team, most recently as Assistant Director of Sales.