The owners of Aberdeen’s The Chester Hotel, located in the city’s west end, have purchased the neighbouring buildings. Graham and Gillian Wood, who also own The Chester Residence in Edinburgh, have acquired the category B listed properties at 55 – 57 Queens Road which were built in 1898. Adjacent to The Chester Hotel, the buildings are interconnecting Victoria granite … [Read more...]

Leisure operator Cairn Group has launched its own national training programme creating apprenticeships and opening up career development opportunities. Cairn Academy offers apprenticeships across the group’s UK-wide hotel portfolio for people at varying stages in their careers, along with a dedicated approach to management and leadership progression. The Academy has been … [Read more...]

Amsterdam-based hotel group, Europe Hotels Private Collection (EHPC), founded and owned by Liran Wizman, has announced the acquisition of Parkhotel The Hague.  Parkhotel The Hague occupies a four storey, hundred-year-old building and boasts 120 rooms and five conference rooms varying in size. It is located in the centre of “Hofkwartier”, near the Royal Palace Noordeinde, … [Read more...]

This November, to celebrate his love of all things Italian Sir Rocco Forte and Brown’s Hotel in Mayfair will stage a festive ‘Italian takeover’ of the hotel’s restaurant and neighbouring Donovan Bar by two ‘masters of Italy’ - celebrated chef Heinz Beck and drinks maestro Salvatore Calabrese. For this special six week takeover Heinz Beck of three Michelin starred ‘La … [Read more...]