Layla Hotel is being built across three buildings at the corner of Dale Street and Sir Thomas Street. The £30m hotel will have 83 bedrooms, a swimming pool, gym, spa, a cinema and a top- quality restaurant. Architect Paul Falconer, of Falconer Chester Hall, said the project had taken a long time because of the complexity of knitting three buildings together, two of which … [Read more...]
Bournemouth could boast the UK’s first hotel school
The Bournemouth Echo reports that a school dedicated to training in the skills necessary to develop a career in the hotel sector could be created in Bournemouth, subject to final plans being approved. A site next to the Bournemouth International Centre has been identified for the hotel school which could create more than 200 jobs. The project is aimed at creating a fully … [Read more...]
New Sales & Marketing Manager at Charming Hotels Madeira
Charming Hotels Madeira Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of new Sales & Marketing Manager, António Silva. With 25 years experience in the hospitality & leisure industry, Antonio Silva started his professional career at Madeira Palacio Hotel and then joined the opening team for the first Suite Hotel for Pestana Hotels & Resorts. He briefly left … [Read more...]
New 223 room Rezidor hotel at ExCeL
The Rezidor Hotel Group has announced the Park Inn London ExCeL, a brand new property at the ExCeL Exhibition Centre in London to feature 223 rooms and scheduled to open in Q2 2013. “We are delighted to announce this new flagship in the key market of London. This property will further strengthen the presence and brand awareness of our young and dynamic mid market brand Park … [Read more...]
Orient-Express appoints Roy Paul as Chief Development Officer
Orient-Express Hotels owners or part-owners and managers of 50 luxury hotel, restaurant, tourist train and river cruise properties in 24 countries, today announced that it has appointed Roy Paul as Chief Development Officer, effective February 1, 2011. "Roy's appointment to this newly created role signals our clear commitment to the considered and strategic long-term growth … [Read more...]