The advent of a hotel where all IT functions are outsourced has shown the way forward in as much as allowing hotels to focus on their core business and simply look after their guests. citizenM opened last Thursday in Glasgow, and Hospitality and Catering News was there to see what the new world of hotels has to offer. On arrival the absence of a check in desk was … [Read more...]
Property of the week, Devon’s historic Boringdon Hall Hotel
Acting on behalf of Tudor Properties LLP, Christie + Co is marketing the freehold of Boringdon Hall Hotel, the historic Grade I-Listed Elizabethan Manor House, near Plymouth, Devon, with offers in the region of £2.25 million sought. Originating from c.1857, the imposing Manor House hotel is set within extensive gardens and grounds covering some seven acres, and has an … [Read more...]
City Review, Manchester, Sept 2010, Christie + Co and STR Global
According to the latest joint city review by Christie + Co and STR Global, 2010 year-to-date July results for Manchester hotels show a 0.9% rise in RevPAR compared to the same period in 2009. Despite a general improvement in market conditions, monthly performance has been somewhat erratic. Manchester is the largest regional economic centre outside of London and has been one … [Read more...]
Video – the case for an IP convergent network at citizenM
Michael Levie, partner and COO of citizenM explains the hotel groups culture, strategy and concepts driving their technology partnership with Swisscom. For a glimpse at the hotel of the future take a few minutes to view this high-definition video on YouTube illustrating how Swisscom networking technology plays a major role for the citizenM hotel concept, providing greater … [Read more...]
Scalford Hall announce Bill Dixon as new General Manager
Scalford Hall Management Training Centre and Hotel is delighted to announce the appointment of Bill Dixon as the new General Manager. Initially a General Manager in the UK, Bill then worked abroad as Operations and Training Manager at Malawi Hotels. He continued his career overseas and held senior management positions with Park Royal Hotels in Australia, Shangri-La’s … [Read more...]