When we posted to Facebook a few weeks ago unashamedly showing off that we had been invited to review The Vineyard it prompted some interesting comments, most of which went along the lines of...Can we come too? One chef we work with even called to tell us what a treat we were in for, he was right. After leaving the M4 a five minute drive takes you into the West Berkshire … [Read more...]
Mitt Romney rejoins Marriott International board
W. Mitt Romney has rejoined the board of directors of Marriott International, Inc. Governor Romney, the 2012 Republican nominee for U.S. president, has already begun his board term. J.W. Marriott, Jr., the company’s executive chairman, said: “We are delighted that Gov. Romney has agreed to rejoin our board, on which he has served with distinction twice before. We will … [Read more...]
Bespoke Hotels takes over Oxford Hotels and Inns
Bespoke Hotels has taken over Oxford Hotels and Inns, expanding its portfolio of boutique hotels to 97 properties worldwide. The group takes on the management of 34 additional hotels across the British Isles, which include a mix of luxury, four and three star properties ranging from Suffolk to Glasgow, Cornwall to Inverness. These properties will join Bespoke’s existing … [Read more...]
Kew Green Hotels adds 4 to portfolio
Kew Green Hotels have added a further 4 hotels to the group, taking their expanding portfolio up to 30 hotels across the UK. The group, which took over three Holiday Inn Express hotels at the beginning of November, have now added a further four Holiday Inn branded hotels to their growing portfolio as off the 1 December 2012. The four hotels are located in Glasgow East … [Read more...]
Premier Inn double: 50,000 rooms + largest ever Premier Inn
Premier Inn has celebrated a double milestone: the announcement of their 50,000th room at the opening of their largest ever Premier Inn at Gatwick Airport. The new 630 bedroom hotel, which has created 77 new jobs for people in the local area, was officially opened by Whitbread Managing Director Patrick Dempsey, and Employment Minister, Mark Hoban MP. Premier Inn London … [Read more...]