It’s known throughout the country as a prime foodie destination, with a MasterChef: The Professionals winning head chef, and this year marks another huge milestone for Eckington Manor as the venue prepares to celebrate its 10th anniversary. At its official opening in June 2008, Eckington Manor boasted a state-of-the-art cookery school and five-bedroom guest accommodation. … [Read more...]
Jupiter Hotels appoints Simon Hanna as Cluster General Manager
Simon Hanna has been appointed Cluster General Manager for Jupiter Hotel’s newly formed Country House Collection of Mercure hotels across the UK. Jupiter Hotel’s Country House Collection consists of 5 sprawling countryside retreats including the Mercure Bewdley The Heath Hotel,Mercure Burton Upon Trent Newton Park Hotel, Mercure Bristol North The Grange Hotel, Mercure … [Read more...]
Mark Carnazzola appointed as Hotel Manager at Royal Lancaster London
Mark Carnazzola has been appointed Hotel Manager at the recently renovated Royal Lancaster London, the iconic 18-story hotel overlooking Hyde Park. Originally from Queensland, Australia, Mark studied Operations Management at Cornell University in New York State and first moved to the UK in 2002. Having commenced his career in hospitality over 20 years ago, Mark has … [Read more...]
Portsmouth hotel gets up close and personal with Harry and Meghan at Royal Garden Party
Trustees from a Portsmouth hotel saw the newly married Duke and Duchess of Sussex at their first official engagement at the Buckingham Palace Garden Party on Tuesday. The party was to celebrate Prince Charles 70th birthday - albeit 6 months early. The prince is a Patron of The Royal Maritime Club, which is one of the oldest hotels in Portsmouth - established in Queen Street … [Read more...]
North East Hotels Association Excellence Awards celebrate the industry’s finest
The brightest stars in the North East hotel industry have been honoured at a prestigious awards ceremony in Newcastle. Over 400 employees from hotels across the region gathered for the eighth annual North East Hotels Excellence Awards 2018, at the Newcastle Marriott Hotel Gosforth Park. The awards, organised by the North East Hotels Association (NEHA), are a celebration … [Read more...]