easyHotel, the super budget international hotel chain is opening its Newcastle hotel in what is probably the fastest hotel rebranding of all time. As guests checked out of the Newcastle Tune Hotel on Monday morning, easyHotel’s team checked in. Their mission? To have the hotel rebranded and ready to open as easyHotel Newcastle, in time for the day’s new guests. The hotel … [Read more...]
Gisborough Hall appoints new hotel manager as Kim Yardley steps down
One of the North East and North Yorkshire’s best-known faces in the hospitality sector has announced his plans to step down from his role at Gisborough Hall. Kim Yardley joined Gisborough Hall in 2001 a year prior to it becoming an hotel and has assisted with the business’s growth and development over the last 16 years. Kim has decided to explore other interests, cutting … [Read more...]
Perfect Hospitality, we witness as close as it gets…
The H&C News Christmas party took place last Thursday evening at Coworth Park in Ascot, Berkshire where the H&C News and H&C EXPO teams were joined by some of our long-standing suppliers and customers. It is the second year that we have celebrated Christmas at Coworth Park and from our experience last year it was a pleasure to book again. If you are … [Read more...]
HOSPA elects new Chairmen for its Finance, RM & IT Community Committees
The Board of HOSPA – the Association providing unparalleled support for hospitality’s Finance, Revenue Management, Marketing and IT professionals with career development, networking, and updating on industry trends and developments – has elected new chairmen for its Hospitality Finance Community Committee, Revenue Management Community Committee, and IT Community … [Read more...]
Caerphilly country hotel expands with HSBC support
A Caerphilly country hotel has built a new function suite with support from a six-figure finance package from HSBC, enabling the business to significantly expand its meetings and event offer. Bryn Meadows Golf & Hotel Spa, based in Ystrad Mynach, has used the funding from HSBC to construct a permanent event suite overlooking its 18-hole golf course. The new suite is set … [Read more...]