Rumours are rife that tennis star Andy Murray may have purchased the Cromlix House Hotel near his home town of Dunblane. The hotel closed last year, disappointing both local and celebrity brides – it has been a popular wedding venue for many years, and was used in 2010 for the wedding of Murray’s brother Jamie. Cromlix House was built in 1874 and turned into a luxury … [Read more...]
Harnisch to be COO for Rezidor
The Rezidor Hotel Group has appointed Olivier Harnisch (45) as Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer. Harnisch will succeed Wolfgang M. Neumann who is taking over from Kurt Ritter as the company’s new President & CEO. Currently serving as Vice President, Northern and Central Europe at Hilton Worldwide, Harnisch will be based at Rezidor’s corporate … [Read more...]
HOSPA Award winners for 2012
HOSPA Award winners for 2012 HOSPA has announced the winners of its annual Hospitality Finance, Revenue Management and IT Awards for 2012 at its Christmas Awards Luncheon – held at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London. 1. HOSPA Hospitality Professionals Award Winners 2012 Hospitality Finance Professional 2012, sponsored by PKF - Adolf Schauer, Financial … [Read more...]
UK hotel transaction market slows
Hotel transaction activity across the UK totalled around £300m in the second half of 2012, significantly behind the volume and values reported in H1 2012 (c. £1bn) and H2 2011 (c. £2.5bn), according to analysis by Deloitte, the business advisory firm. Nick van Marken, global head of hospitality at Deloitte, comments: “Some recovery in the UK hotel transaction market was … [Read more...]
Restaurant design: critical for operators and customers
It’s easy to take for granted the stunning, beautifully finished interiors that feature in so many bars and restaurants. But the immaculate appearance hides the processes – usually difficult and painstaking – that created it. Nor should we forget that bars and restaurants are punishing environments: interiors that must start and remain ‘fit for purpose’, capable of coping … [Read more...]