Accor have announced today announced that it is bringing the Fairmont brand to Ireland with the signing of the historic Carton House. In partnership with the owner, Belmullet Hospitality Group, a USA based investor in luxury property, the hotel will now be managed by Fairmont. Located just 20 minutes from Dublin in Maynooth, County Kildare, Carton House is one of Ireland’s … [Read more...]
The Ricoh Arena announce opening new hotel for its 1,300 plus events a year
A new 150-room hotel at one of the Midlands’ premier event complexes is set to create more than 30 new jobs and have a substantial economic impact on the regional economy. Wasps Group’s Ricoh Arena complex already boasts a 32,600-capacity stadium alongside 20,000 square metres of event space, including the 6,000-square-metre exhibition hall, casino, and meeting lounges. The … [Read more...]
Cult Hotels opening to tap into the clued-up urban crowd
This Spring will see Cheltenham welcome a brand-new hotel concept focusing on the culture and experience of the beautiful town. Cult Hotels is the brainchild of Julian Dunkerton, co-founder of fashion giant Superdry and the highly successful Cotswold’s hotel and restaurant portfolio - The Lucky Onion. Inspired by the originality and diversity of each local area, Cult Hotels … [Read more...]
Courtyard by Marriott hotel at Keele University marks its topping out
Courtyard by Marriott hotel at Keele University Science and Innovation Park in Staffordshire marked its topping out yesterday. The Science and Innovation Park is one of the leading developments of its kind, providing unrivalled access to Keele University’s academic, research and commercial expertise. The new 150 bedroom hotel will create 60 jobs through providing the much … [Read more...]
New head of Business Development Europe for Ascott
The Ascott has announced the appointment of Christian Desira as its new Head of Business Development and Investment for Europe. Desira will be tasked with helping to drive forward the company’s growth plans to reach 10,000 units in Europe and 160,000 units globally by 2023. With a strong commercial acumen and over 20 years’ experience in the hotel and commercial real estate … [Read more...]