The Hinduja Group and Obrascon Huarte Lain Desarrollos have announced an extension to its partnership with Raffles Hotels & Resorts. In June 2017 an agreement was signed for Raffles to operate a hotel at the iconic Old War Office building in London. A further agreement has now been signed confirming Raffles as operator for the 85 residences at the Whitehall … [Read more...]
Guinness will be flowing for a momentous England Vs Ireland celebration at The Belfry
The 2020 Guinness Six Nations Still is not halfway through and Ireland already have silverware in their sights as they head to Twickenham tomorrow, a win will see them fly home with the Triple Crown. This game is set to be the standout match of this year’s Championship so far in a must win game for both teams. The game will witness a Family rivalry rarely seen in sport as … [Read more...]
L+R Hotels announce new GM and MD at key London properties
L+R Hotels has today announced two new key appointments, Grant Campbell joins Nobu Hotel London Portman Square as General Manager, due to open later this year in summer. Matthew Beard, who held the role of pre-opening General Manager has been promoted to Managing Director and will be re-located to Strand Palace. Campbell joins the team at Nobu Hotel London Portman Square … [Read more...]
Hotel marketing assistant shortlisted for national apprenticeship award
The Purple Umbrella Apprenticeship Awards celebrate the nation’s finest hospitality apprentice talent and recognise those who have demonstrated excellent dedication to their company and achieved fantastic feats in the workplace. The apprenticeship awards include a number of different categories for current and past Umbrella Training apprentices, as well as the Apprentice of the … [Read more...]
Premier Inn Dublin opening brings Whitbread closer to being Ireland’s number one
Premier Inn’s parent company Whitbread is on target to cross the 1,000 operational hotel rooms in Ireland after announcing a new opening in Newmarket, Dublin. The new 150 bed Premier Inn hotel will be built in Dublin’s Liberties after it was announced that Whitbread secured the site. Premier Inn’s Head of Acquisitions for Ireland, Kevin Murray said of the opening: “Securing … [Read more...]