The membership body which represents hoteliers across the region, has unveiled its new Management Committee. The North East Hotels Association (NEHA) announced the leadership line-up at its AGM on Tyneside. Lisa Crocker, General Manager at Staybridge Suites Newcastle has joined Bernard Bloodworth, Managing Director at Matfen Hall, as Joint NEHA Chair. Andrew Fox, … [Read more...]
New Management team appointed at the Fleece Hotel Richmond North Yorkshire
The first three management appointments have been made at the new Fleece Hotel, Richmond, North Yorkshire that opens in April 2018 as a 10-bedroom luxury hotel, restaurant, café-bar and lounge. Hotel manager, Jill Loughborough, deputy manager Ayrton Westwood and head chef, Thomas Pickard begin their duties on Monday 19th February when they will begin the pre-opening … [Read more...]
Interstate Europe makes a move to the south coast with Bournemouth signing
Interstate Europe Hotels & Resorts has been named as the new management company behind the Ramada Encore in Bournemouth. The third-party management firm has signed a deal to manage the 113 guest room property, located within walking distance of the town’s famous seven-mile stretch of beaches. Nicholas Northam, managing director for the UK at Interstate Europe, said: … [Read more...]
De Vere Beaumont Estate unveils results of £12 million makeover
De Vere Beaumont Estate, in Old Windsor – part of the De Vere portfolio of country estate hotels and modern event spaces - has unveiled the results of its £12million refurbishment, which includes the creation of new luxury bedrooms and a top-to-toe refurbishment of much of the property, including its unique Grade II listed 19th Century chapel. As well as crafting 15 stylish … [Read more...]
Pyramid launch tops hotel management company’s new look talent development strategy
The UK’s leading independent hotel management company has kicked off the third year of its innovative Pyramid Programme, designed to fast-track promising members of management. Redefine|BDL Hotels (RBH) introduced the programme – which sees promising Heads of Department personally mentored and developed to take on Deputy General Manager roles – in 2016. Over the past two … [Read more...]