The grandson of Scottish entrepreneurs, who first learned the art of warm Scottish hospitality through the family business, is up for a top hospitality award. Gleneagles receptionist Cameron Baxter (20) – whose grandmother Ena Baxter was the original face behind the gourmet soup company Baxters – is the sole Scot and only individual from outside London to be named as a … [Read more...]
Aberdeen Altens hotel joins Redefine|BDL Hotels
A popular Aberdeen hotel has become the second city property to sign with the UK’s leading hotel management company in recent weeks. The four star Aberdeen Altens Hotel joined Redefine|BDL Hotels’ (RBH) portfolio on 1st December 2016. The take-over follows the announcement that Hilton Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre – due to open its doors in 2019 – will also be … [Read more...]
Christmas: The season to be jolly, not jaded says Corinthia Hotel London
Corinthia Hotel London’s Neuroscientist in Residence Dr Tara Swart has shared her three top tips about how best to manage your work life balance around Christmas and New Year and keep stress levels to a minimum. Tara has drawn up a festive menu comprising digital detox, rest/sleep to recharge the brain and social bonding/spending time with family in order to circumvent what … [Read more...]
UK Hotels Buoyed by Impressive Q3 Growth
Hotels across the UK enjoyed increased visitor numbers off the back of the Brexit vote, according to the latest data from the Expedia group. The findings drawn from Q3 2016* (July, August, September) show that, unsurprisingly, London continues to be the top destination for travellers, but other top regional cities across the UK also experienced double digit growth in … [Read more...]
New GGHA leadership team plan for the future
Building upon recent successes enjoyed by the organisation, including its highest ever membership rate and undisputed role as the voice of its sector, Greater Glasgow Hoteliers Association is set to embark upon the next phase of its evolution. Jamie Stevens, Regional General Manager of the Village Hotels in Scotland, and Janice Fisher, General Manager of Ibis Glasgow City … [Read more...]