The Scandinavian hotel company First Hotels has joined forces with global hotel management company Belvar to conquer Europe. Together, the companies are trading over 200 million euros in turnover, a figure set to double in just two years. The new Group has been named Maribel and has a threefold and equal ownership between the two owners of Belvar, Mads Jacobsen and Rune … [Read more...]
Ramside boss signs armed forces covenant…
The North East’s leading hotel and hospitality group has formally pledged its support for the armed forces community. Durham-based Ramside Estates, which owns hotels and bars across the region, made a formal commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant at a special ceremony on Wednesday 10 October. And they were joined at the event by senior officers and serving personnel from … [Read more...]
Jurys Inn appoints Julieann Brennan as new Head of HR
Jurys Inn, the leading UK and Irish hotel group, is delighted to announce the appointment of Julieann Brennan as its new Head of HR for the Group. Julieann begins her new role with over 20 years of senior management experience in the hospitality industry, having held various roles throughout Jurys Inn. Most recently, Julieann was Senior Regional Operations Manager where she … [Read more...]
easyHotel’s year-end trading update shows progress, growth and an eye on Europe
easyHotel has shown progress in the first six months of the financial year, underpinned by successful fund raising in March, continuing through to the second half with trading for the full year in line with the Board’s expectations. This strong performance across the easyhotel portfolio reflects growing momentum in the business, which continues to benefit from our recent … [Read more...]
InterContinental London – The O2 appoints new Director of Operations
InterContinental London – The O2, managed and operated by the Arora Group, has announced the appointment of Holger Marass as Director of Operations. Holger has over 16 years’ experience within the hospitality industry, beginning in his native Germany at Hilton Munich City before transferring to the Hilton London Metropole in 2006. He subsequently worked at several 4- and … [Read more...]