Winners of HSMAI Europe 2021 Awards announced at HSMAI Europe Commercial Strategy Week in London
Winners of the HSMAI Europe Awards 2021 were unveiled at a Gala Ceremony, which took place at the Kimpton Fitzroy Hotel in London last week.
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Hotel Brooklyn, Leicester officially opens
In a nod to its Brooklyn roots, the brand new and highly-anticipated Hotel Brooklyn, Leicester will officially open its doors on 4th July 2022.
De Vere Tortworth Court unveils transformation of bedrooms
Situated just north of Bristol, De Vere Tortworth Court, part of De Vere's collection of country estate hotels, has today unveiled the results of a refurbishment of 37 of its bedrooms, situated around the hotel's historic Courtyard.
Cycas Appointed To Manage Luxury London Hotel
Cycas Hospitality has signed a hotel management agreement to take over the management of the design-led Bankside Hotel - part of Marriott International’s Autograph Collection – this month.
Magnuson CEO at UK House of Lords: Protect endangered UK independent hotels to preserve British Hospitality Industry
In a presentation at the UK House of Lords hosted by Baroness Ros Altmann, Magnuson Hotels CEO Thomas Magnuson outlined the rapid decline in the number of UK hotels owned by independent private businesses.
Starboard Hotels Shines Bright with Infor
Infor, the industry cloud company, today announced that Starboard Hotels, one of the UK’s leading independent hotel operators, owners, and developers of franchised and own brand hotels, has successfully extended its use of Infor EzRMS, incorporating in-depth competitor information analysis to help deliver an intelligent, responsive revenue management system across nine hotels in the group.
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Partners With InnSpire to Offer Cutting-Edge Guest Experience, Casting and Contactless Service Capabilities
InnSpire, the leading provider of a comprehensive technology suite that helps drive a seamless, world-class guest experience for some of the world’s most iconic hotels and brands, today announced the latest integration in its partnership with Virgin Hotels through the implementation of its comprehensive suite of guest connectivity, entertainment and contactless-enabled solutions at the newly opened Virgin Hotels Edinburgh.
Hilton Nottingham Announces Completion of £6.5 Million Investment
Hilton Nottingham has placed the finishing touches on a £6.5 million hotel transformation project, which includes the redesign and comprehensive refurbishment of 176 guest rooms, including bathrooms, corridors, noise insulation, installation of air-conditioning throughout and reviewed layouts in the bedrooms. This compliments the lobby which was completed during the pandemic.
Ronald Egelman has been appointed as Senior Director of Development for the UK, Ireland and Nordic at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Ronald Egelman is the new Senior Director of Development for the UK, Ireland and Nordics. Ronald brings over 25 years of experience in hotel operations, corporate finance, asset management and hotel development. He recently served as Director of Development Middle East & Africa for IHG where he spent most of his career, alongside several other positions at Marriot and independent hotels in Europe.
The Royal Marine Hotel Brora reveals a preview of £1.6m refurbishment
Highland Coast Hotels is pleased to share a preview of the extensive and exciting renovation of the Royal Marine Hotel, Brora ahead of its formal reopening. Situated only a little over an hour's drive from the city of Inverness in the North Highlands, the hotel has undergone a total refurbishment of its 21 bedrooms. All the public areas on the ground floor have also been renovated and the hotel is launching new food and beverage concepts, including the opening of The Curing Yard Restaurant, the Megan Boyd Bar, and the James Braid Lounge, all of which will serve meals.
First Interior Images Unveiled Of Art’otel London Battersea Power Station
Images of London's first art'otel have today been unveiled ahead of its opening at Battersea Power Station later this year.
Hilton Trains Waiters and Waitresses to Become ‘Waitographers’ in Order to Capture the Perfect Photo
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) launches ‘Waitographer’, to help team members capture great photography of guests at its restaurants and bars. Almost 200 team members from hotels across the country, and 500 across the globe, have now been trained by renowned photographer, Roger Moukarzel.
The Signet Collection, Creators Of The Mitre Hampton Court, Opens The Retreat At Elcot Park
Visionary British hospitality brand The Signet Collection has officially opened its second hotel, The Retreat at Elcot Park in West Berkshire. Housed in a Grade II-listed 18th-century building with 55 bedrooms and suites, interior design firm Taylor & Turner has created a retreat that offers complete escapism and a sense of fun. Following the success of its 'cousin' The Mitre in Hampton Court, this highly anticipated opening is sure to excite locals and Londoners alike being just 40-minutes from London by train and 10 minutes by car from both Hungerford and Newbury.
33-Key Gleneagles Townhouse Opens in Edinburgh, Scotland
This week, Gleneagles Townhouse officially opened its doors in Edinburgh, exclusively to members and hotel guests, marking the first venture beyond the Perthshire hills for The Gleneagles Hotel in its almost 100-year history. All-day restaurant, The Spence, will open to the wider public on 27 June.
Visitors flock to UK to join celebrations as the Queen celebrates 70 years on the throne
According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) visitors from overseas are pouring into the UK to join the celebrations marking Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee.
Talha Barkin has been appointed as Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire
Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire announces the appointment of Talha Barkin as Executive Chef.
Hyatt Announces Milestone Development Plans For Hyatt Centric Edinburgh Haymarket
Located in the heart of the city, the full-service lifestyle property will mark the first Hyatt hotel in Scotland and second Hyatt Centric hotel in the United Kingdom.
Travelodge reveals its current hotel development schedule for 2022 and 2023
Earlier this week, the UK’s second largest hotel chain, Travelodge, announces its current hotel development schedule. This includes plans to open six UK hotels in 2022 (including the group’s first new build budget-luxe design hotels) and a franchise flagship hotel in Dublin, together with the start of its 2023 new hotel openings programme, with construction started on four new hotels and contracts exchanged for six further future new UK Travelodge hotels in the last 12 months.
Long live the Queen! A celebration of the new Elizabethan Era
Move over gold, platinum has a new ring to it! Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II, and the world for that matter, is celebrating her Platinum Jubilee in June – marking 70 years of service in a reign that will forever be etched into the hearts of many.
Highland Coast Hotels acquires the historic Tongue Hotel and celebrates one year of investment in the region
Scottish-based hotel company Highland Coast Hotels has announced the acquisition of The Tongue Hotel as it also celebrates one year of investment in the North Highlands region.