Grade I listed Gibson Hall was recently chosen as a venue by The Prince’s Trust to host a reception, thanking guests for their generous fundraising for disadvantaged young people. Youth charity The Prince’s Trust helps disadvantaged young people to get their lives on track. Founded by HRH The Prince of Wales in 1976, the charity has supported 13 to 30 year-olds who are … [Read more...]
The Balmoral, Edinburgh, unveils its new-look JK Rowling Suite
The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel, is a grand railway hotel located at Edinburgh’s most prestigious address, No 1 Princes Street. A landmark in the city, it has been a home to illustrious figures for over a century. It was in room 552 of The Balmoral where JK Rowling completed the Harry Potter series. On finishing the seventh book she inscribed on a bust, “JK Rowling finished … [Read more...]
New Regional General Manager for MacDonald Hotels & Resorts
Johan Scheepers has been appointed as the new Regional General Manager for Macdonald Hotels & Resorts in the North West. With 20 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, Johan will be based at the Macdonald Manchester Hotel & Spa, the largest 4* hotel in Manchester. Overseeing teams at three properties including The Lymm Hotel in Warrington, Macdonald New … [Read more...]
Mandarin Oriental to open luxury hotel and residences in Melbourne, Australia
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has signed a management contract for a new luxury hotel and branded residences to be developed in Melbourne, Australia. The project is expected to open in 2023, and is the Group’s first announced property in Australia. The hotel and residences will be located on Collins Street, in an iconic, mixed-use 185-metre tower which will play a part in … [Read more...]
The Remaking of an Icon: The Murray to launch in Hong Kong
Niccolo Hotels, the new luxury hotel brand, is set to catapult into the limelight with the announcement of its exciting new flagship property in Hong Kong. The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel, being part of the government’s Conserving Central Project will open in late 2017, on Cotton Tree Drive in Central. As well as being the first significant new luxury hotel to open in … [Read more...]