Glasgow Westerwood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort has announced the appointment of John Abercrombie as its new General Manager, marking a return to the hotel in which his hospitality career first began.
IHG Hotels & Resorts has appointed Marcello Ventisei as the new cluster general manager for Kimpton Blythswood Square and voco Grand Central, succeeding Daniel Moran who took a position at Kimpton's Edinburgh location last August. With eight months of experience as the general manager at voco Grand Central, Ventisei will now oversee both central city hotels, aiming to sustain their status as premier destinations for both leisure and business travelers. Born and raised in Glasgow, Ventisei's extensive background in the hospitality industry includes significant leadership roles at renowned UK hotels and resorts, starting his career at the Grand Hotel in Brighton.
Radisson Hotel Group announces the signing of its first Radisson Hotel & Serviced Apartments Glasgow. Located in Glasgow city centre, and with a target opening date of 2027, it will be the first serviced apartment offering for the Group in the UK.
Voco Grand Central Glasgow is excited to introduce their new general manager, Marcello Ventisei. Under the management of IHG, Marcello will supervise 233 guest rooms, the hotel's restaurant, its Champagne bar, and several meeting and event venues.
Siann Reid joins Doubletree by Hilton Glasgow Westerwood Spa and Golf Resort team to drive the resort forward with a new energy, focusing on people and sustainable growth.
This month, RBH Hospitality Management has launched a new brand of hotel, starting with the opening of Pocotel Glasgow City Centre on Tuesday 5 October.
Glasgow’s hotel occupancy on the books is nearing 90% for the UN Climate Change Conference in early November, according to data from Forward STAR, STR’s forward-looking benchmarking solution.
Interstate Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Robert Dodwell as its new Regional Vice President Operations. Robert, who joins the hotel management firm with a wealth of industry experience, is responsible for a portfolio of 13 hotels throughout the UK and Northern Ireland, including The Marker in Dublin, The AC Hotel in Belfast and the recently opened Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites at Heathrow Airport. During his career in hospitality, Robert has held regional and senior operational roles with a number of international brands including Hilton and Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG), working in both the UK and Europe.
The team at the four-star DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Westerwood Spa & Golf Resort has welcomed a new Director of Sales. Lynne Murchie, who has a track record of 13 years in Sales within the hotel industry will head up the Sales Team at the Cumbernauld hotel near Glasgow.
Marriott's lifestyle brand, Moxy Hotels, has appointed Glaswegian Ross Saunders to lead the launch of the new 181 bedroomed Glasgow Moxy. The new hotel is due to open in the Merchant district of the city on November 13th.
The man who will look after the soon-to-open ibis Styles Glasgow Centre West has been appointed. Jason McKerrell, who hails from Ayrshire, will take up the Hotel Manager post prior to the hotel's opening in the coming weeks.
Gallagher, a former head of the Glasgow Hotelier's Association, brings almost 25-years' experience to the InterContinental Hotels Group venue, which is operated by Valor Hospitality Europe.
The site is currently disused offices on Waterloo Street, Glasgow and will undergo a major redevelopment over the coming months.
The success of the 2014 Commonwealth Games, which welcomed around 5,000 athletes, has bolstered Glasgow's reputation as a destination with a full range of sporting facilities and a city capable of hosting international events, such as the 2015 World Gymnastics Championships, which attracted over 70,000 people. In 2018, Glasgow will be the stage for the inaugural European Championships expected to have a television audience of more than one billion.
The 300-bedroom Doubletree by Hilton Glasgow Central, which was rebranded in September following a £11m refurbishment, has appointed Craig Munro as general manager.
Marriott International today announces the addition of Courtyard Glasgow Airport to its portfolio in Scotland. Courtyard Glasgow Airport has undergone a multi-million pound refurbishment before joining Courtyard by Marriott, marking the brand's debut in the city. Formerly Ramada Glasgow Airport Hotel, the hotel is conveniently situated on Glasgow Airport's doorstep, and a 15 minutes' drive from the city centre.
Leading hotel management company Interstate Europe Hotels & Resorts today announced that Managing Director for the UK Robert Crook will be retiring and hospitality executive Nicholas Northam will join the team from 24 October 2016. Robert will continue in an advisory role to the Company through 2017.
Marks Hotel Glasgow has leveraged Pegasus Connect+ Premium to drive revenue across multiple channels. By using the comprehensive solution from Pegasus Solutions, the boutique hotel is able to affordably attract worldwide bookings through the global distribution systems (GDSs), online channels, and both its desktop and mobile sites at www.markshotels.com.
Hilton Glasgow, has welcomed new senior team member Simon Magnus to the hotel’s renowned hospitality team. The appointment comes at a time when the hotel is undergoing an extensive multi-million pound renovation and redesign. Magnus has over 16 years of experience in the hospitality industry and joins Hilton Glasgow having previously worked as restaurant manager at the Dormy Clubhouse, Gleneagles. A former winner of the prestigious Veuve Cliquot Award as a student at the Scottish Hotel School, University of Strathclyde, Magnus said: “It is an exciting time to be joining the hotel and I can’t wait to start working with such a fantastic team. It has been a busy summer for the food and beverage team and I’m relishing the prospect. I am extremely proud to be part of the team charged with the opening of three new dining destinations.”
Jackie, whose responsibilities include managing the meeting and event sales teams and leading key accounts for corporate clients, has previously held a number of senior M&E and other commercial roles at Ramada Jarvis and Hilton Hotels and has an exceptional track record of delivering results and developing world-class teams. Jackie, who has over 15 years of experience in the field, commented: “I am thrilled to be heading up the meetings and events function for such a diverse portfolio of hotels, during such an exciting time. 2012 is a huge year for the UK and there are many exciting opportunities for the meetings and events industry to get involved with. My aim is to grow Guoman and Thistle’s excellent reputation and raise the profile of our unique collection of flexible venues and facilities across the country. I’m really looking forward to the challenge and am buoyed by the sense of pride and drive to exceed our clients expectations demonstrated by the team thus far.”