Michael Nizzero has been appointed as Executive Chef at The Bath Priory
Andrew Brownsword Hotels has appointed Michael Nizzero as executive chef of the Bath Priory hotel, replacing Sam Moody, who left the property in September.
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Benjamin Caban has been appointed as Area Director of Sales & Marketing at Beachwalk Resort and Marenas Beach Resort
BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Benjamin Caban area director of sales & marketing for Beachwalk Resort, a Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property located in Hallandale Beach, Florida, and for Marenas Beach Resort, a Gemstone Collection property in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. John MacMullen, regional director of sales & marketing, made the announcement.
The consequences of leaving the EU dominated discussions at last week’s HOSPACE2016 Conference
Despite much of the coffee break talk being about Donald Trump's election to the White House, this did not overshadow the thread that ran through the day's varied and highly topical agenda at last week's HOSPACE2016 – namely, the impact of Brexit on the UK hospitality industry.
Corinthia Hotel London to Launch a World First With Neuroscience in Residence
Corinthia Hotel London is staging a year-long Neuroscience in Residence, a first for any hotel, to study the human brain. Running between November 2016 and December 2017, the five-star luxury hotel in central London's Whitehall Place has teamed up with renowned neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart. She will research the mental resilience of a selection of hotel staff and loyal business guests of the hotel. An analysis of how they cope with stress will generate a special Brain Power Study at the end of the residency.
Francesco Sardelli has been appointed as General Manager at The Kensington
The Doyle Collection has announced that Francesco Sardelli has been appointed as General Manager of The Kensington. From Southern Italy to South Kensington, Francesco Sardelli is no stranger to spectacular settings. Born and raised in Puglia, a young Francesco moved to London in 1989, hoping to improve his English.
Markus Savage has been appointed as Restaurant Manager at Brown’s Hotel
Stuart Johnson, General Manager of Brown’s Hotel and Mark Hix, Director of Food are pleased to announce the appointment of Markus Savage as Restaurant Manager at Brown’s Hotel. Having previously worked closely alongside Mark Hix during their time with Caprice Holdings Ltd, Markus is a welcome and timely addition to the team at HIX Mayfair and brings with him a wealth of experience garnered at some of London’s most iconic restaurants.
Graham Miller has been appointed as Executive Dean at University of Surrey
The University of Surrey has today appointed Professor Graham Miller as Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, who will take up the role permanently from 14th of November 2016. Professor Graham Miller to become Surrey’s new Executive Dean for the Faculty for Arts and Social Sciences. Professor Miller, who has worked at the University for 13 years, has been serving in the role on an interim basis. An expert in his field, Professor Miller holds a number of prestigious positions across industry and academia Professor Miller, who had been serving in this position on an interim basis, was previously Head of the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management for nearly six years.
Jason Wischhoff has been appointed as VP Development, Europe & Africa at Dream Hotel Group
Hotel brand and management company Dream Hotel Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Wischhoff as Vice President of Development for Europe and Africa. With nearly two decades of experience in executing hotel development, Wischhoff will be responsible for driving the company’s four lifestyle hotel brands to major cities across Europe and Africa. Wischhoff joins Dream Hotel Group from Accorhotels, where he served as VP of Development, UK & Ireland for four years, and Wyndham Hotel Group, where he spent five years as a Senior Development Manager for the UK, Spain and Portugal markets.
Lisa Balsom has been appointed as Director of Marketing – Europe & Middle East at The Residence by Cenizaro portfolio
he Residence by Cenizaro has announced the appointment of Lisa Balsom as Director of Marketing – Europe & Middle East.
Brexit Impact Yet to Hinder Europe’s Growing Business Travel Market
FRANKFURT, Germany -- The Eurozone's population and institutions may have been surprised by the outcome of the June Brexit referendum, but the economy has barely missed a beat as markets have snapped back after an initial slide, according to the GBTA BTI™ Outlook – Western Europe report, conducted by the GBTA Foundation, the education and research arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA). Consumers are consuming and businesses are hiring, investing and traveling for now. While spending has been somewhat resilient, measures of near-term investment intensions plunged in the third quarter of this year, suggesting coming weakness. Brexit's potential for delaying short-term economic decisions and its long term impact on trade, jobs, immigration and investment will create challenges for business travel across Europe in the years to come. The specific effects on business travel that GBTA foresees include:
Inside The Woodsman's, Dorset: Is this England's most luxurious treehouse? | telegraph.co.uk
It’s hard to resist the allure of a treehouse, whether to recover a childhood idyll or to spark our lost connection with the forest which once cloaked England. The concept of a luxury treehouse might seem like an oxymoron – one which Robin Hood would have scorned. But lovely Woodsman's Treehouse pulls off the feat of being both fabulously comfortable and in tune with its leafy environment. The setting is the Crafty Camping glamping site near Axminster in Dorset. A network of high-hedged lanes lead to Crafty Camping, where a wooden sign from the car park points its modest way down to the site. Heading downhill, the trees become denser, and you encounter the first Tolkein-esque construction – a camp kitchen which is open to the elements. Paths wind their way to secluded shelters – yurts, a teepee, a shepherds hut and three bell tents – this is a quiet adult-only site, and the space between each structure ensures a real feel of leafy privacy.
Magnuson To Power Corporate GDS Bookings For 56 UK And Irish Great National Hotels
Magnuson Hotels today announced an agreement to provide corporate and international distribution for Great National Hotels and Resorts, one of the UK and Ireland's fastest growing privately owned hospitality groups. Magnuson Reservation System's managed GDS technology and distribution platform will enable Great National's 56 hotels to access corporate and international bookings through Magnuson's global network of 650,000 travel agents and travel management companies.
Agilysys Accelerates Global Growth with New U.K. Office to Serve EMEA Region
Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of next-generation hospitality software solutions and services, today announced that due to continued growth across its global markets, the company has opened a U.K. office to serve the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. James Slatter has been named managing director of the new office, which is located at 59-60 Thames Street in Windsor. Slatter will report to Agilysys Senior Vice President of Global Revenue, Jim Walker.
The World Travel Market 2016 Industry Report
The World Travel Market 2016 Industry Report is based on the findings of two independently conducted surveys in September 2016. The first is a poll of 2,044 World Travel Market London stakeholders comprised of exhibitors (tourist boards and private sector travel industry organisations), the industry's senior buyers from the WTM Buyers' Club and travel trade visitors. The second piece of research is a survey of 1,000 British holidaymakers (all of whom took a minimum seven-day summer holiday overseas or in the UK in 2016). A full cross section of the UK public in all regions and income brackets was surveyed according to Market Research Society's guidelines.
Brexit: A Boon For Domestic Tourism In Great Britain? | tourism-review.com
The vote of British electors in favor of the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union (EU) in June 2016, commonly known as “Brexit,” will have consequences for the country's tourism industry, as well as for Europe. It seems domestic tourism will benefit quite substantially. It was one of the most discussed topics at the World Travel Market (WTM) 2016. It is the subject of an entire chapter in the 7th edition of the “Industry Report” presented by the fair and is at the heart of several conferences.
15-Year Survey Reveals F&B Decline in Hotels, but Potential Remains
A new study by hospitality intelligence firm, HotStats, identified that profit per available room in the Food and Beverage department has dropped by 19.6% at Regional UK hotels due to declining revenues and increasing costs.
STR: Preliminary October 2016 data for London
STR's preliminary October 2016 data for London, England, indicates performance declines.Based on daily data from October, London reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
2016 Hospitality Finance, Revenue Management and IT Professionals of the Year’ named and honoured by HOSPA
The winners of the prestigious annual 'Hospitality Finance, Revenue Management and IT Professionals of the Year Awards 2016', were announced and presented on Thursday night (10 November) by HOSPA – the UK's leading educational organization for those involved in hospitality finance, revenue management and IT – at the Association's HOSPACE2016 Conference & Exhibition Gala Awards Dinner, held at the Sofitel London Heathrow, Terminal 5.
Recipients of HOSPA’s ‘2016 Hospitality Career Investment Development Scholarships’, sponsored by BT, announced and recognised at HOSPACE2016
The winners of its 2016 'Hospitality Career Investment Development Scholarships', sponsored by BT, were announced on Thursday (10 November) by HOSPA – the UK's leading educational organisation for hospitality professionals involved in Financial Management, Revenue Management and IT – at its Annual HOSPACE2016 Conference and Exhibition, held at the Sofitel London Heathrow, Terminal 5.
Second Hyatt Place Hotel Set To Open In The United Kingdom
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with M&L Hospitality for a Hyatt Place hotel in London, to be managed by Cycas Hospitality. Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport will mark the second Hyatt Place hotel and the fifth Hyatt-branded hotel in the United Kingdom.