Robert Potter has been appointed as Executive Chef at The Manor House
The Manor House, an Exclusive Hotel & Golf Club in Castle Combe, near Bath, has appointed Robert Potter as its new executive chef.
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‘Tis the Season to Celebrate as Hilton Opens in Cambridge
Hilton Hotels & Resorts today opens the doors of its newest property in the United Kingdom, the fully refurbished Hilton Cambridge City Centre, in time to welcome guests to this historic city for the festive season.
Hotels in the UK with better value for money
This year, the hotel industry in the UK can offer better value for money for their guests. Genuine guest ratings and reviews on the free booking platform HOTEL INFO provide information on which hoteliers did their job best.For years, there's been an upward trend in terms of 'value for money' within the hotel industry in the UK. This has been confirmed by the yearly studies of guest reviews and ratings. This development is presumably resulting from mainly two factors. "For one, the use of hotel booking platforms and hotel review sections is guaranteeing a better comparison and more transparency. Also, higher competition is leading to hoteliers doing their best to cater for the wishes of their guests", Jörg Malang, Managing Director of HOTEL INFO explains.Despite better ratings of 6.92 points (6.85 in the previous year), the United Kingdom is still among the bottom countries within Europe. Only in Norway (6.59) and Denmark (6.37) did hotel guests prove to be less satisfied. The champion among European countries is the Czech Republic with 8.13 points, followed closely byPortugal (8.09). Booking customers have voted Germany (7.79) onto rank 7.
Amanda Ellis has been appointed as Regional Sales Manager at Gleneagles Hotel
The Gleneagles Hotel is thrilled to welcome two new Regional Sales Managers for London & The South, Daniel Clark and Amanda Ellis. Daniel and Amanda will join the prestigious hotel with a focus on meetings and events and report to Val Eglinton, Director of Sales. – News from Gleneagles
Daniel Clark has been appointed as Regional Sales Manager at Gleneagles Hotel
The Gleneagles Hotel is thrilled to welcome two new Regional Sales Managers for London & The South, Daniel Clark and Amanda Ellis. Daniel and Amanda will join the prestigious hotel with a focus on meetings and events and report to Val Eglinton, Director of Sales. – News from Gleneagles
Tim Price has been appointed as General Manager at DoubleTree by Hilton Leeds City Centre
Management company Valor Hospitality Europe has appointed a new general manager to its hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Leeds City Centre. With over twenty five years’ experience in the hospitality industry, Tim Price first worked as a general manager at the Angel Hotel, Chippenham in 1989. His job then took him to hotels across the UK from the Sheffield Moat House to St David’s Hotel and Spa, Cardiff to The Selfridge Hotel, London. Throughout his career, Tim has built up an impressive reputation for managing successful hotels. He has also turned around the fortunes of underperforming hotels by improving guest satisfaction ratings, profits and staff engagement. Tim hopes that he will be able to continue to build on this success in his new position.
Restel implements IDeaS in all hotels
IDeaS Revenue Solutions, the leading provider of revenue management software solutions and advisory services, today announced Finland's most popular hotel and restaurant business, Restel, has implemented IDeaS RMS, a market leading revenue management system, across their entire estate. With this announcement, IDeaS technology is now employed in the three top hotel groups in Finland.
Megan Black has been appointed as Conference and Events Manager at Holiday Inn London Wembley
Megan Black has recently joined Holiday Inn London Wembley as its new Conference and Events Manager. Megan joins with extensive experience gained from working in events in Brisbane Australia where she was responsible for a huge array of events both small and large. Megan spent time as the dedicated sporting coordinator with experience of working with the Australia Football League and the National Rugby League both of which should serve her well given the hotels proximity to Wembley stadium.
Cycas Hospitality reaches for the Stars – again!
An enthusiastic team from Cycas Hospitality attended the IHG Europe Hotel Star Awards 2015 at the InterContinental London Park Lane and they were thrilled to be the proud recipients of three awards for their Stratford City hotels.
Hospitality IT Solutions Specialists Avenue9 engaged to advise the UK’s leading independent hotel management company Redefine|BDL Hotels
Hospitality IT solutions specialists, Avenue9, is delighted to announce that it has been engaged by the UK's leading independent hotel management company, Redefine|BDL Hotels, to provide IT solutions across the group's 69 hotels to help sustain the business's exceptional track record in developing and managing a diverse collection of branded and private label hotel properties throughout the UK.
New Amba Hotel Marble Arch Opens For Business
Amba Hotels today announces the opening of the new Amba Hotel Marble Arch following a multi-million pound refurbishment to the iconic London hotel venue. Located just steps away from Oxford Street, every element of the new hotel has been overhauled, in what is one of the most ambitious London hotel refurbishments in recent years. The second hotel in the Amba Hotels portfolio, Amba Hotel Marble Arch's location makes it the perfect base for exploring London's West End shopping district, as well as a stone's throw from iconic sites such as Hyde Park and the Royal Albert Hall. Crammed full of touches that make a big difference to guests, Amba Hotel Marble Arch has some of the largest bedrooms in the West End (average at 33sqm), Hypnos beds (as supplied to the Royal household), complimentary Nespresso® coffee machines in all bedrooms, walk in rain-fall showers, complimentary mini bars and over-sized toiletries – all as standard. But, it doesn't stop there. Amba Hotel Marble Arch offers guests free seamless technology from the moment they enquire, through to check-in and departure, and everywhere in between. This includes: • The capability to choose your own room when you book direct, putting the guest firmly in control• The Amba Hotels Mobile Valet app which lets guests explore the hotel, order room service and enjoy an express online check out• USB sockets next to the beds for convenient charging, and international sockets• Free super-fast, unlimited Wi-Fi throughout the hotel so guests remain connected • A tablet in every room for guests to use throughout their stay, perfect for skyping family and friends or browsing for new restaurant openings • Smart TV's in every room let guests link up their own devices and watch their favourite subscription channels Putting the guest at the heart of the offer continues through to food and drink. The new Amba Hotel Marble Arch has banned the usual tray charges that are added as standard in many hotels which means guests can eat where they fancy with the same menu at the same price offered from restaurant to the lounges or their room. So, whether they choose a steak from The Grill (all ingredients locally sourced) and eat it in The Bar, a cup of tea from The Deli to drink in the Lounge or a cocktail from The Bar which they have in their room, they pay the same price as listed on the menu – with no add-ons to the bill for delivery. The Amba Hotels team is also trained to offer something a bit different. Unlike other hotels where staff are in siloes, the team at Amba Hotel Marble Arch are driven by a philosophy to welcome guests as if they were visitors to their own home. For guests this means the bar team can provide a restaurant recommendation, the concierge will deliver a glass of wine and check-in staff will help hail a cab – all part of the personal service. Belinda Atkins, Chief Executive Officer for Amba Hotels said: "We're hugely excited to be extending our Amba Hotels portfolio with such an iconic London hotel venue, known throughout the world. This has been one of London's biggest hotel renovation projects in recent years - and the work that has gone into the new Amba Hotel Marble Arch is further demonstration of our commitment to listen to guests and design every detail of our hotels based on their input and feedback." Exclusively for launch, guests can stay at Amba Hotel Marble Arch from just £169 including a complimentary room upgrade, breakfast, plus save 20% on food and drink until 31st March 2016. www.amba-hotel.com/launchoffer
Riley Huddleston has been appointed as Executive Chef and Beverage Director at LondonHouse Chicago
LondonHouse Chicago (85 E. Wacker Dr.), Oxford Capital’s latest luxury lifestyle hotel opening spring 2016, is pleased to announce Riley Huddleston as Executive Chef and Beverage Director. In these roles, he will oversee and lead the entire culinary and beverage program and operations for the Chicago property and its chef-driven dining establishments.
Catherine Hodoul-Baudry has been appointed as Head of Sales and Marketing at The Lanesborough
Catherine Hodoul-Baudry, Head of Sales and Marketing at Le Bristol Paris since 2004, and Head of Regional Sales and Marketing for the Palais Namaskar, in Marrakech, and the Eden Rock-St Barths, now counts The Lanesborough, in London, as part of her hotel portfolio.
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts Boost Revenue Performance with IDeaS
IDeaS Revenue Solutions, the leading provider of revenue management software solutions and advisory services, has demonstrated the exceptional return on investment for a leading UK hotel group, Macdonald Hotels & Resorts, after the successful implementation of IDeaS Revenue Management System (RMS).
HotStats UK Chain Hotels Market Review – October 2015
Hotel Profit in Cardiff Surges by 116.5% as Rugby World Cup Fills City. Despite the exit of their home nation in the quarter finals of the tournament, hoteliers in the Welsh capital were wearing broad smiles in October as they recorded a 116.5% year-on-year increase in Gross Operating Profit per Room (GOPPAR) for the month as the city swelled with Rugby World Cup fans, according to the latest data from HotStats.
Neville and Giggs JV with Rowsley to develop Manchester Stock Exchange | HospitalityAndCateringNews.com
Rowsley Ltd has entered into a joint venture with former Manchester United football stars Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs to redevelop Manchester’s historic Northern Stock Exchange building into a boutique hotel.
Crowne Plaza® and Holiday Inn Express® to open at London Heathrow T4
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a dual branded hotel development at Heathrow Terminal 4. The two hotels – Crowne Plaza London - Heathrow Terminal 4 and Holiday Inn Express® London - Heathrow Terminal 4 will operate under a franchise agreement with Arora Hotels who will also manage the soon to open InterContinental® London - The O2.
Rajpal Singh has been appointed as Head Chef at DoubleTree by Hilton London Docklands
DoubleTree by Hilton London Docklands has appointed Rajpal Singh as Head Chef. Bringing experience from a host of top hotels and restaurants across the UK and India, Singh joins the newly-refurbished hotel in the heart of the London Docklands as head chef of Columbia restaurant and bar. With a degree in hotel management, Singh has spent the past 20 years in luxury hospitality and catering. Gaining experience in the kitchens of some of the finest hotels in India (Taj Palace, Hyatt Regency New Delhi) before a return to the UK, Singh later held roles at City Inn, Westminster and the Marriot Hanbury Manor in Hertfordshire. Settled in London for the past decade, Singh spent six years as Head Chef at the Tate Modern’s restaurant on the top floor and later Davy’s of London wine bar and restaurant on Plantation Place in the City. At Columbia, Singh will be charged with leading the strong chef team and overseeing service from breakfast to late dinner and in-room dining, banqueting and private event catering, serving a modern British menu punctuated with international influences. Boasting a private river cruise service, London’s only dry dock and breath-taking views, DoubleTree By Hilton London Docklands Riverside also comprises destination riverside restaurant Columbia with an adjoining bar and expansive BBQ terrace. Set within the Grade I-listed Columbia Wharf Building dating back to the 17th Century, both the restaurant and bar are inspired by the area’s naval heritage, mixing modern comfort with maritime charm.
Hampton by Hilton Reveals New “Seekender” Traveller Trend
Research out today by Hampton by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide's (NYSE: HLT) global brand of more than 2,000 mid- priced hotels, has revealed a trend among Brits to forgo the big, annual holiday in favour of regular short breaks, to seek value for money and to covet travel experiences over material possessions. These so-called "Seekenders", have discovered the exemplar way to holiday, according to leading health expert Dr. Dawn Harper and psychotherapist, Robert Stewart.
eRevMax announces appointment of Chief Financial Officer
eRevMax International, the leading provider of hospitality technology and distribution solutions, today announced the appointment of Jyoti Kumar Saraf as Chief Financial Officer to spearhead its international financial operations.