A commemorative plaque celebrating the life of Robert Stevenson, the famous Scottish lighthouse engineer and the grandfather of ‘Treasure Island’ author Robert Louis Stevenson, has been unveiled by his great, great, great grandson, James Will. The plaque, which was awarded by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) appears on the external wall of 1-3 Baxter’s Place, Edinburgh, … [Read more...]

A Cumbrian hotel group has been invoking the spirit of Christmas by bringing elderly members of its local community together to indulge in a seasonal afternoon tea, carol singing and festive celebrations. Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa played host to over 200 people so they could participate in a special ‘Spirit of Christmas’ afternoon tea event on the shores of … [Read more...]

Grand Hyatt Taipei has tapped veteran hotelier, Jan-Hendrik Meidinger, as its new general manager. In his new role, Meidinger will lead one of the region’s most iconic luxury properties and its 1,000 hotel Ambassadors. Meidinger relocates to the Taiwanese capital with more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry. The 47-year-old was previously the resident … [Read more...]

In January 2018, Jez and Niki Barfoot, the husband and wife team who founded the award-winning and popular Tickled Pig Restaurant in Wimborne are all set to open Abbots Court, an idyllic rural escape in the form of a large Victorian farmhouse with 5 acres of rambling grounds, ideally located between Bournemouth and Dorchester on the outskirts of Winterbourne Kingston. Jez … [Read more...]

The Grand Hotel in Eastbourne has strengthened its events team with the appointment of Caroline Harms, who joins the five-star coastal hotel as Events Office Manager. Caroline brings to the team a wealth of experience following a career spanning nearly twenty years in the events industry. Caroline has held prestigious event management roles for companies such as The Roof … [Read more...]