General Hotel Management Ltd. (GHM) has named Patrick Moukarzel general manager of the Al Bait Sharjah, a 53-key hotel scheduled to open later this year in a historic district of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) third largest city. A French national fluent in three languages, including Arabic, Moukarzel’s appointment is a homecoming of sorts. Between 2006 and 2012, he rose … [Read more...]
Peak inside Lancrigg’s refurbishment & rebrand
The Lancrigg Hotel in Grasmere reopened on Valentine’s Day after major refurbishment work. The stunning building is steeped in rich history and owner, Simon Wright, feels he has the tools to modernise this quirky hotel and start 2018 on a positive note. The hotel will be renamed Lancrigg Restaurant with Rooms in the coming weeks, showcasing a new menu and interior. Simon … [Read more...]
Hotel Indigo makes a royal debut in the Netherlands
(InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has opened its first hotel in The Netherlands, Hotel Indigo The Hague – Palace Noordeinde, The new 63-room boutique hotel is located in the centre of The Hague – a city with a history of prestige and power – and is just steps away from the Royal Palace, home of the Dutch royal family. With tourists … [Read more...]
Bristol Tourism tax would be devastating for City
A Bristol tourism tax could have a "devastating effect" on businesses and deter visitors from coming to the city. The outcry follows reports that a tourism tax should be introduced to help plug the council’s deficit, which, due to financial oversight and dwindling central government contributions, means Bristol City Council is facing a £108million deficit by 2023. If … [Read more...]
Management restructure at Leonardo Hotels after strong growth and takeover of Jurys Inn
Leonardo Hotels, one of the leading hotel operators in Europe and Israel, has strengthened and restructured its management team in the UK following its takeover of the Jurys Inn Group. Daniel Roger, the Managing Director of Leonardo Hotels Europe, has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Fattal Hotels Europe - including the Group’s expanded UK portfolio. In … [Read more...]