Welby are delighted to announce that they have been rewarded with a ‘Recommended on TripAdvisor’ award from TripAdvisor. They have received an overwhelming number of positive reviews from their customers, which has been recognised by TripAdvisor. Welby are delighted to announce that they have been rewarded with a ‘Recommended on Trip Advisor’ award from TripAdvisor. … [Read more...]
IoH evening with Sir David Michels
The Institute of Hospitality has announced a special evening in the company of Sir David Michels FIH, President, at the five-star Sofitel Hotel, Gatwick Airport North Terminal, from 18.00 to 21.00 on Tuesday 18 September. Sir David will be in conversation with Andrew Sangster, the leading financial journalist and editor of Hotel Analyst. Attending this special evening will … [Read more...]
Alton Towers Resort is delighted to welcome Janet Gurr as their newly appointed senior hotel operations manager.
Janet, who has over 17 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, including previously working at Alton Towers Resort from 2004-2007 as operations manager of both Splash Landings Hotel and Alton Towers Hotel, will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the hotels operation including management of food and beverage, the waterpark, housekeeping, front office, … [Read more...]
London hotels performing well during Olympics
The performance of London hotels during the 2012 Olympic Games so far is reported by STR Global to show positive increases on both occupancy and room rate year on year. e From the start of the Games on 27 July up to 5 August 2012, hoteliers across London reported 87.7 percent occupancy and £216.42 average room rate (ADR). This represents an increase of 3.2 percent and 87.1 … [Read more...]
The Belfry sold: De Vere to manage
After considerable international interest from investors, the Belfry has been acquired by KSL Capital Partners, owners of Club Corp which owns or operates a network of more than 150 golf and country clubs, business clubs, sports clubs and alumni clubs in 24 states, the District of Columbia and two foreign countries. Situated on 54 hectares and housing the headquarters of the … [Read more...]