Next generation hotel brand Thistle Express, glh’s new hotel concept, is launching its first hotel in the heart of Luton today. Thistle Express is aimed at the savvy, value-conscious, modern traveller; providing more choice when it comes to booking trips. The hotel offers fast, free Wi-Fi, bottomless tea and coffee and free breakfast for all guests. Travellers will find … [Read more...]
Atlantis by Giardino has a new General Manager: Kai Spehr
Atlantis by Giardino, the top ranked hotel in Zurich according to TripAdvisor, has promoted 44-year-old Kai Spehr from Deputy Manager to General Manager, replacing Martin Vossen who has moved on to be CEO of a small group of hotels in the Maldives. A Swiss native, Spehr has been Deputy Manager (with responsibility for the F& B outlets) at Atlantis by Giardino since it … [Read more...]
Sir Hotels opens Sir Joan, Ibiza – an urban oasis on the legendary Spanish island
The first Spanish property for the Sir Hotels is prominently located in the centre of Ibiza, overlooking the port and the old town. Consisting of 38 rooms and suites, including two penthouses and on the ground floor, a pool, cabanas, as well as two restaurants and a bar, the hotel is open throughout the year. The top floor penthouse suites, boast 80m2 wraparound terraces with … [Read more...]
Roles reversed at Cadbury House staff appreciation week
Roles were reversed at a Congresbury hotel when members of the management team prepared, cooked and waited on staff as part of Staff Appreciation Week. Staff at DoubleTree by Hilton, Cadbury House were treated to a whole week of special lunches on behalf of the management, with themes including Tex Mex, Italian, Flaming BBQ and Chinese. Over 200 staff enjoyed the … [Read more...]
Know Hospitality expands North West Portfolio
Bridge Street Townhouse has been taken over by Liverpool conglomerate The Know Collection Liverpool-based business, the Know Collection exchanged with previous tenants of Bridge Street Townhouse, on Lower Bridge Street on Thursday (June 29) for an undisclosed figure. CEO Steven Hesketh who has his head office on Hatton Garden, Liverpool, said the 30 bedroom hotel in … [Read more...]