Review Hotels Ltd has acquired the 3-star Rutland Arms Hotel, located at the top of Newmarket’s high street. The company, which also owns Newmarket’s 4-red star Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa, purchased the highly regarded former coaching inn for an undisclosed sum in March this year, expanding its portfolio in Suffolk. Noel Byrne, Chief Executive at Bedford Lodge Hotel & … [Read more...]
Starboard Hotels invests in hospitality stars of the future
A new and unique UK wide employee accelerated development initiative has been launched by leading hotel owner/operator Starboard Hotels at its award winning Holiday Inn Express hotel in Burnley, Lancashire. Aimed at providing ambitious and talented employees with the opportunity to enhance their leadership qualities and maximise their growth potential, Starboard Hotels new … [Read more...]
Hard Rock International appoints Todd Hricko as Senior Vice President & Head of Global Hotel Development
Hard Rock International announces the promotion of Todd Hricko to Senior Vice President & Head of Global Hotel Development, where he will oversee the development of hotels for the entire brand, working directly under Hard Rock International’s Chief Operating Officer, Jon Lucas. Supported by Hricko’s more than 20 years of property development experience, the new position … [Read more...]
Park Regis Birmingham’s new conference plans
Park Regis, the deluxe Birmingham city centre hotel, is to relaunch its conferencing facilities, with a remodelled space boasting 360° views across the city. The £650,000 investment in the 16th floor facility will see a new 1,250 sq ft open-plan conference space with floor-to-ceiling windows, accommodating up to 240 delegates on the one floor alone. Meanwhile, the 15th … [Read more...]
Travelodge opens its First Hotel in Gravesend
Travelodge, the UK’s first budget hotel chain, has opened its first hotel in Gravesend at Coldharbour Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 8AB Gravesend Travelodge is the company’s 13th hotel in Kent and represents an investment of £5.5million for third party investors and has created 15 new jobs within the community. This is the first of two hotels that the company will … [Read more...]