A new General Manager has been appointed at one of Bristol’s leading three-star, city-centre hotels. Greg Csikos has now taken over the helm at Hampton by Hilton, Bristol where he will oversee the day-to-day operation at the city-centre based venue. Greg replaces Imran Ali who was instrumental in overseeing the opening of the hotel in 2015 and has gone on to become one of … [Read more...]
Hilton signs agreement with Black Friar Holdings and £1bn investor
Hilton has signed a franchise agreement with The Gantry Group, a joint venture between Black Friar Holdings and a £1.1bn institutional investor. The London Gantry, an 18-storey Curio Collection by Hilton hotel with 285 guestrooms, will include extensive neighbourhood bar and restaurant spaces and an impressive sky bar with views across the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and … [Read more...]
Chinese Hotel Group applies French training success to combat UK hotel Brexit effect
A training programme to unearth the UK’s next generation of hotel GM’s and improve the industry’s appeal is being launched. Louvre Hotels Group operates seventeen Campanile Hotels and one Premiere Classe hotel in the UK. The group has announced it is opening its ‘Fast and Curious’ training programme to its workers in the UK for the first time. The course will see hospitality … [Read more...]
Flemings Mayfair appoints Paul Rafferty as Hotel Manager
Luxury boutique London hotel Flemings Mayfair has appointed Paul Rafferty as Hotel Manager, a brand new position within the company. Joining Flemings in 2013 as Rooms Division Manager, Paul brought a wealth of experience from previous positions including Front of House Manager at the Courthouse Hotel where Paul supervised hotel re-branding, and Reception Manager at Sofitel … [Read more...]
The New Year rings in changes at Hotel Miramar
As we welcome in a new year, it’s a fresh start for one of Bournemouth’s premier hotels with changes at the top. Hotel Miramar, the luxurious 4-star country house hotel on the East Cliff, is one of the few hotels to remain under family ownership and management, with the Blakemore family celebrating twenty-one year’s proprietorship. Following the resignation of long standing … [Read more...]