The company behind some of the region’s leading hotels, bars and restaurants is celebrating after being named as one of the fastest growing firms in the North East. Ramside Estates has been listed in the 2017 Fastest 50 rankings, which recognise outstanding business achievements by local companies. With a workforce of more than 600 employees across the group, Ramside … [Read more...]
Apex City of Bath scores with Bath Rugby partnership
Bath’s newest hotel, Apex City of Bath Hotel, has marked its arrival in the historic city by announcing a season long partnership with Bath Rugby. The four-star hotel announced the new partnership – as official hotel partner – at this year’s Bath Rugby shirt sponsor dinner, held within its world-class events space. As part of the partnership, Apex City of Bath Hotel … [Read more...]
New General Manager takes the Helm at the Best Western Cresta Court Hotel
The Best Western Cresta Court Hotel in Altrincham, South Manchester, has this week announced the appointment of Scott McDonald to the role of general manager. This follows the retirement of Paul Hindley, after a successful 20-year tenure in the Hotel’s top job. Scott has held the post of deputy general manager at the Hotel since 2012, heading-up the Hotel’s day-to-day … [Read more...]
Travelodge Lakeside opens, now looking at 11 new hotel sites creating 220 new jobs
Today, Travelodge, one of the UK’s largest hotel chains officially opens the first hotel at intu Lakeside shopping centre, home to the forthcoming Nickelodeon fun park. Thurrock Lakeside Travelodge is a purpose built, 74-room hotel with Bar Café and on-site car-parking. It has been designed in Travelodge’s new contemporary brand design and is situated overlooking Alexandra … [Read more...]
Senior appointments revealed at Manchester’s dual-branded Crowne Plaza and Staybridge Suites
Experienced hoteliers Andrea Baron and Samantha Byrne have joined the first dual-branded hotel under one roof in the north of England. Boasting 328-rooms the dual-branded Crowne Plaza and Staybridge Suites - known as a ‘double pack’ concept - will open to the public early next year. Andrea has become Sales Manager of the first Staybridge Suites to open in Manchester – … [Read more...]