Danny Pecorelli FIH MI, managing director at Exclusive Hotels and Venues, has been announced as the new chairman of the Master Innholders. Announced at the Master Innholders AGM (Thursday 6 September), Pecorelli has taken over from Stuart Bowery FIH MI, general manager at Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel, who steered the group through its 40th anniversary. Pecorelli will … [Read more...]
Mercure and ibis Styles brands drive 2018 openings
The Mercure and ibis Styles brands are driving new UK openings for AccorHotels in 2018, with AccorHotels crediting the popularity of these brands to an appetite for flexibility and local feel amongst hotel owners and franchisees. Six out of seven AccorHotels UK & Ireland hotel openings in 2018 to date were either an ibis Styles or a Mercure, with two further Mercure … [Read more...]
GAHN Capital makes Chic Retreats the newest addition to their growing portfolio
GAHN Capital have today announced the acquisition of the Chic Retreats brand and technology as part of their continued expansion. Chic Retreats acts as a welcome addition to their current portfolio of Hotec Ltd and Guestmaster International Ltd, both now trading as acomos. GAHN Capital acquired the Chic Retreats assets, technology and customer contracts concluding the … [Read more...]
Brand Communications Manager appointed at Corinthia Hotels
Corinthia Hotels, the collection of luxury, five-star hotels around the world, has appointed a Brand Communications Manager, Camilla Colley, to lead the development and implementation of the Corinthia communications strategy internationally. Based in London, Camilla Colley joins Corinthia Hotels today, September 10th 2018, and will focus both on the hotel company’s existing … [Read more...]
Hilton to open first hotel at Silverstone Race Circuit
Hilton is due to make its debut at the UK’s premier motor racing venue and has signed a management agreement with Bricks Capital Ltd to open Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone. The 197-guest room hotel, which is due to open in 2020, will include a rooftop terrace and offer raceday hospitality experiences for all the major sporting events held at the venue. The hotel will enhance … [Read more...]