Bishopstrow House, the 32-bedroom country house hotel in Wiltshire and part of the von Essen Hotels portfolio, has been acquired out of administration by Longleat, the estate of the 7th Marquess of Bath. The sale was made by Christie + Co on behalf of the Administrators at Ernst & Young. Bishopstrow House is a 4 AA-Star, Grade II listed English country house set in … [Read more...]
Job of the Week, 5 Star London Hotel, £30K plus bonus
Reservations Manager - Luxury 5 star hotel, central London - Salary £30K plus bonus The role and responsibilities include To support the Yield Manager in yield management, through the Reservations Department adherence to selling strategies and yield management techniques as directed. To deputize for the Yield Manager in their absence in carrying out key … [Read more...]
Global Repositioning Strategy for Crowne Plaza
From its annual Investors & Leadership Conference in Las Vegas, IHG today shared the Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts global repositioning strategy with close to 5,000 conference attendees. The global repositioning is a multi-year process with a clear three-phased approach. “Crowne Plaza is in good shape with a solid foundation for future growth, and we have much … [Read more...]
Selection of Hotels, Restaurants and Pubs for sale
Prominent town centre hotel in East Kilbride offered for sale The Glasgow Office of leading international business agents, Christie + Co, is pleased to announce that it has been instructed to sell The Bruce Hotel, trading as Flagship Hotels (East Kilbride) Ltd. The instruction follows the appointment of Donald McNaught from the Scottish accountancy firm Johnston Carmichael as … [Read more...]
Former von Essen Hotels sold to Bath Priory
Christie + Co reports that Bath Priory Limited has acquired four hotels from the former von Essen Hotels portfolio that it was instructed to sell on behalf of the Administrators. The hotels acquired are Lower Slaughter Manor, Buckland Manor and Washbourne Court, all in Gloucestershire, and Amberley Castle in West Sussex. The four have been sold against a combined guide price … [Read more...]