Fairmont St Andrews, the luxury five-star hotel, has appointed Tristan Allen as the new Director of Food & Beverage. Joining from the five-star Culloden Estate & Spa in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Tristan will be responsible for guiding the venue and ensuring the service and standards are met and the performance objectives are achieved in his team of 75 … [Read more...]
Karl Lagerfeld announces launch of global hospitality business
Arl Lagerfeld is pleased to announce the expansion of its global business with plans to build an international hospitality brand named Karl Lagerfeld Hotels & Resorts. Karl Lagerfeld Group has entered into an exclusive, long-term license agreement with Brandmark Collective B.V. Karl Lagerfeld Hospitality will translate Karl Lagerfeld’s vision and unique aesthetic into … [Read more...]
Tune Hotel Newcastle appoints new General Manager
Tune Hotels, known for its only pay-for-what-you-need hotel concept, has appointed Leanne Ridley as General Manager of Tune Hotel, Newcastle. With a previous career in phone sales, Leanne brought her exceptional customer service skills to Tune, where she started her hospitality career as a Guest Services Assistant in 2014. She has since worked her way up to Deputy Manager, … [Read more...]
Rise of the Icelander
One of Bristol’s leading city-centre hotels is experiencing a significant rise in the number of guests coming from Iceland. Nationals from the North Atlantic island are now descending on the West Country capital attracted by the excellent shopping, favourable exchange rate and fact that there are now direct flights to and from Reykjavik. It’s resulted in the Hampton by … [Read more...]
STR releases preliminary September 2016 data for London
STR’s preliminary September 2016 data for London, England, indicates significant average daily rate. Based on daily data from September, London reported the following in year-over-year comparisons: increases in supply (+2.6%) and demand (+1.6%); a 1.0% decrease in occupancy to 88.3%; a 0.7% increase in average daily rate (ADR) to GBP164.76; and a 0.2% decrease in … [Read more...]