Oddfellows Hotels has appointed Craig McIntosh as manager of the Chester design-led boutique hotel on Lower Bridge Street. Craig, who originates from Guilden Sutton, Chester, has been tempted back from London to manage the quirky hotel, restaurant, bar, garden and events spaces and lead a team of over 50 employees. Craig replaces Paul Cookson who will take up the position of … [Read more...]
Nicolas Sarkozy joins AccorHotels’ Board of Directors to support its international vision
As part of the acceleration of the expansion strategy of the Group and its portfolio of international brands, the Board of Directors has decided during its meeting today to set up an International Strategy Committee. This Committee will focus on the development of AccorHotels’ network and brand portfolio throughout the world, as well as on the promotion of French … [Read more...]
Kew Green host industry first business culture development programme
Kew Green Hotels Ltd hosted senior managers from its Chinese parent company in an industry first training programme, following Kew Green’s purchase last year by HK CTS Metropark Hotels Co Ltd. The training was a joint venture with the University of West London, who hosted the training at its campus; this executive development programme was spearheaded by Dr Lorna Wang … [Read more...]
Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris appoints Stephanie Clarke as Director of Sales & Marketing
Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris is delighted to welcome Stephanie Clarke as new Director of Sales and Marketing as of 20th January 2017. Stephanie brings years of experience in top luxury hotels to her new position in the Parisian palace. She started her career with Hilton in Germany and moved back to her hometown of Paris in 2001, where she has been working for some of the … [Read more...]
Dublin’s Temple Bar Hotel £46.8m (€55.1 million) sale
The 4-star Temple Bar Hotel in Dublin, Ireland, has been acquired for £46.8m ( €55.1 million ) by Singapore-based CapitaLand’s serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott). The seller was an affiliate of Angelo Gordon & Co., a privately held investment management company, alongside Pyramid Hotel Group and Windward Management as minority shareholders. … [Read more...]