Two of the UK’s largest hotel groups are backing a drive to encourage more ‘earn and learn’ training opportunities to be provided by businesses in the hospitality sector. Hilton and Edwardian Hotels London are both supporting the call to action by training and skills campaign group, The 5% Club, in order to address a growing labour and skills shortage in the hospitality … [Read more...]
New chapter for Suites Hotel & Spa following appointment of Managing Director
Suites Hotel & Spa has announced the appointment of its new Managing Director, Lyndsay Stanistreet-Tyer. As part of on-going company growth, Lyndsay has been promoted to her new role to develop strategic plans for the brand moving forward, managing the team at the hotel and overseeing all operations. After working as Sales & Marketing Manager at the hotel for the … [Read more...]
AccorHotels signs agreement to acquire 21C Museum Hotels
AccorHotels has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire 85% of 21c Museum Hotels, an award-winning hospitality management company pushing the boundaries of the museum and hotel worlds to create a new kind of travel experience. 21c combines a multi-venue contemporary art museum, boutique hotels and chef-driven restaurants, with 11 properties currently open and under … [Read more...]
House of Daniel Thwaites comes out from under
For years Thwaites has been one of the best kept secrets in hospitality, hiding its light under a bushel. It has made a name for itself as an award-winning family brewer with a large collection of pubs, yet in recent years the company has also been quietly developing an award-winning family of high quality hotels, spas and inns. From 4-star hotels complete with spas and … [Read more...]
The Cairn Collection adds 91 Aparthotel to its portfolio
The Cairn Collection has introduced Newcastle-based 91 Aparthotel to its portfolio, to reflect the different accommodation needs of corporate visitors and longer-stay leisure travellers. Situated in the popular Jesmond area of the city, 91 Aparthotel is a mix of 16 modern serviced apartments offering bright and contemporary accommodation. With studio, one-bedroom, … [Read more...]