An Edinburgh Hotel has formed a new partnership with an iconic laundry in the capital. Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre – operated by the UK’s leading independent hotel management company, Redefine|BDL Hotels (RBH) - has engaged the services of St Jude’s Laundry. The charitable laundry is part of Forth Sector, which provides a bridge to employment for people with … [Read more...]
Opportunities at Hilton
Poppie Tilley joined Hilton St George’s Park two years ago. She now works as a Conference and Events Assistant and as Hub Desk Host. How did you find out about the role at Hilton? I was in sixth form, studying for my A-levels and unsure if I wanted to go to university. I made the decision to leave school half way through my A-levels. Now, with an apprenticeship at … [Read more...]
Death of owner who brought luxury sailing to Scottish hotels
Ken Gunn, co-owner of the multi award-winning Sonas Hotels group on Skye and the global sea-farer who introduced luxury sailing to the world of Scottish hospitality, has died at the age of 67. Before he and his wife Anne launched their first hotel, Toravaig House on the southern peninsula of Sleat, in 2003 he was captain of the five star cruise ship the Hebridean Princess, … [Read more...]
Apex Wellbeing ambassador champions #warmerwelcome
Family-run hotel chain, Apex Hotels, has introduced a new brand ambassador who is helping to spearhead its new guest wellbeing campaign. Wellbeing expert, Celynn Morin, is working with the group to roll out its #WarmerWelcome – which launched at Apex City of Bath Hotel. French Celynn – who grew up in South Africa – is also a registered dietician, keynote speaker and … [Read more...]
Starboard Hotels acquires four ibis styles properties from Carillion
Starboard Hotels, one of the UK’s fastest growing independent hotel owner/operators has today announced the purchase of four Ibis Styles hotels from beleaguered construction giant Carillion. The hotels, which will remain as Ibis Styles and be operated by Starboard under franchise from Accor, are a significant addition to Starboard ‘s rapidly expanding portfolio. Located in … [Read more...]