The newest venture from Cheshire born and bred hospitality group Flat Cap Hotels, The Courthouse Hotel, officially reopened its doors on Saturday 1st July. The former Knutsford Crown Court is one of the town’s most iconic buildings and will open as a prestigious venue to host conferences and events. Using the original features and architecture of the Grade II listed Sessions … [Read more...]
Yorkshire Hotel brings back much-loved Director of Fun
In 2009, six-year-old Sam Pointon was appointed ‘Director of Fun’ by the National Railway Museum in York – fast-forward eight years and the teenager is back to take on a new ‘board’ role with a leading Yorkshire hotel. The Grand Hotel & Spa, York – Yorkshire’s only AA 5-star hotel – has appointed 14-year-old Sam as its very own ‘Director Of Fun & Families’ and will … [Read more...]
Focus Hotels Management moves to expand portfolio in Scotland
Focus Hotels Management Ltd, in partnership with InterContinental Hotels Group and developers Percor Capital, has announced the development of two new hotels at a historic site in Dundee. The impressive refurbishment project will see the Bell Mill and North Mill at the disused former Baxter Brothers jute mill complex off Constable Street transformed into two modern … [Read more...]
Q&A with Mark Gillings – Area General Manager for Cycas Hospitality
Starwood Capital Group recently announced the acquisition of four new extended-stay apart-hotels in London which will be operated by extended stay specialists, Cycas Hospitality. New Area General Manager for Cycas Hospitality, Mark Gillings, is about to open two of these properties, Marriott’s first extended-stay aparthotels in the capital; Residence Inn London – London … [Read more...]
First Park Regis Hotel to open in Bahrain
The Kingdom of Bahrain will soon welcome international hotel brand Park Regis with the opening of the island nation’s first Park Regis Hotel in the Juffair district of Manama in the last quarter of 2017. With 164 guest rooms, six food and beverage outlets including a 1000 capacity ballroom, swimming pool and gym, this upscale hotel is the perfect introduction to the Bahrain … [Read more...]