The Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin hotel has appointed Dan Wilson as its new general manager. Hailing from Southampton, Dan joins the hotel with over 12 years of experience in the hospitality industry. He started his career aged 15 years with work experience for two weeks in a local hotel. This was his light-bulb moment, and from here he decided that his future lay in … [Read more...]
Novaxia and JO&JOE are going to launch an Open House
Novaxia has completed the acquisition of 61 rue Buzenval and is beginning construction of a new hotel concept, the first JO&JOE Open House within Paris itself. Located in the heart of a young and vibrant district, this is one of 8 “Reinventing Paris” projects that have already begun work. Its aim is to promote mixed-use urban locations in order to better respond to changing … [Read more...]
Hotels £5million investment reinforces confidence in Jersey’s thriving Tourism industry
Seymour Hotels, a leading Jersey hotel group responsible for 10% of the Island’s bed stock, has concluded a substantial £5 million investment programme in preparation for the main summer season, sending a clear signal of increasing confidence in Jersey’s tourism industry. The investment programme has covered all hotels in the group: The Merton Hotel; Merton Suites; Pomme … [Read more...]
Motel One releases half-year results, sales soar to €222 million
Sales soar to €222 million as the brand prepares to welcome its seventh UK hotel in Glasgow Strengthening its position in the European hospitality market, design hotel group Motel One continues to report positive figures with 65 hotels and 18,064 rooms currently in operation. Key highlights for the first half of the year: A French and Spanish Market debut: During the … [Read more...]
Hotel Staff Wage War on plastic waste
Staff from the South West's leading four-star hotel swapped their suits for overalls to help clear one of their local beaches of plastic waste. With the war on the man-made material attracting world-wide attention, small armies of volunteers across the globe have begun to mobilise to help clean up their local environment. Joining the #suez4ocean initiative, the team of … [Read more...]