InterContinental Hotels Group PLC announces that Mr Kirk Kinsell is appointed President, the Americas, succeeding current President and Executive Director Mr Jim Abrahamson who is leaving the Group to take up the role of CEO of an independent US lodging company. Mr Kirk Kinsell, a member of the senior leadership team of IHG since 2002, an Executive Board member since 2010 … [Read more...]
Portfolio of castles, stately homes and country house hotels for sale
A collection of fine country house hotels in England, Scotland and Wales are to be marketed for sale by Christie + Co, leading business advisors to the hotel sector. This award-winning portfolio, consisting of castles, stately homes and some of the UK’s most famous country house hotels, is being marketed on behalf of The Administrators of von Essen Hotels Limited. Between … [Read more...]
Fairmont unmasks its team of Green Superheroes
Debra “Wonder Woman” Patterson - The Savoy, London While she may not possess super human abilities, her capacity to affect change is extraordinary! When Fairmont took over The Savoy in 2005, the brand was determined to create an eco-friendly grand dame in the heart of London. In stepped Patterson, the former personal assistant to the general manager, who called on … [Read more...]
Coworth Park’s John Campbell to focus on fine dining restaurant
Coworth Park expands food and beverage department with appointment of Executive Chef Chris Meredith, and Food and Beverage Manager Scot Turner. Coworth Park, Dorchester Collection’s new country house hotel and spa, has today announced the creation of two new positions as part of a post launch restructure in the food and beverage operation. Chris Meredith joins as Executive … [Read more...]
PJ Search H&C League, Guoman Tower clinch late winner
This year has been an interesting year with last years league winners, Lancaster London not finding the same form. The Guoman Tower who faced the Bees in the tournament final last year have been unbeaten to the end but not without a few tense moments! The title went down to the last match of season with Jumeirah Carlton Tower needing a win to steal the trophy. At … [Read more...]