Interstate Hotels & Resorts have announced that it has entered into a management agreement for The Marker, Dublin’s newest luxury hotel and apartment complex. Located in the heart of the city’s new business and cultural district at Grand Canal Dock, the 187-room hotel is anticipated to open in early 2013. The Marker Hotel is owned by Brehon Capital Partners, a real … [Read more...]
IHG appoint new Chairman, Patrick Cescau, ex Group CEO Unilever
IHG Announces Retirement of Chairman David Webster and Appointment of New Chairman InterContinental Hotels Group has announced that David Webster will retire on 31 December 2012. He has been Chairman of the Group since January 2004 and a member of the Board since April 2003. Patrick Cescau will become Chairman upon David’s retirement. Patrick was Group Chief … [Read more...]
St. Ermin’s hotel in Westminster for sale
One of London’s leading hotels, the St. Ermin’s hotel in Westminster, has been put to market by global fund manager Angelo Gordon and turn-around specialist and hotel manager Amerimar in a move to capitalise on the increasing investor demand for hotel assets in London. The vacant possession freehold opportunity offers an excellent international branding opportunity in one of … [Read more...]
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Purchasing Manager - New Hotel Opening Responsible for sourcing suppliers and coordinating orders on behalf of our departmental teams to ensure that par stock levels are maintained across the business. Superior communication and negotiation skills are also required for this role as you will manage a host of supplier relationships fundamental understanding to undertake … [Read more...]
£1bn Berkeley site ready for new 250 room hotel
Berkeley’s Goodmans Field site in Aldgate, City of London, has started preparation work for the £1bn mixed use development. Goodmans Field is located close to Canary Wharf, The Docklands and The South Bank, so ideal for a new hotel. Berkeley will build four residential towers of up to 23-storeys on the site alongside a 251-room hotel, nearly 9,000 square metres of … [Read more...]