Leading international hotel operator Macdonald Hotels & Resorts has announced the addition of a key member of staff to oversee its portfolio in the North of Scotland. Simon Farr has been appointed to the role of CEO of the Macdonald Aviemore Resort and has also been named as Managing Director of the company’s Aberdeen and Inverness region. In addition to his … [Read more...]
Experienced Neil takes over the reins at The Swan at Hay Hotel
A new general manager has been appointed to oversee the £2 million refurbishment of a prominent hotel in the popular Mid Wales book town of Hay-on-Wye. Neil McNamara joins The Swan at Hay Hotel after 12 years as general manager of the Forest Hotel, Dorridge, Solihull, where the restaurant was awarded two rosettes by the AA every year under his management. A native of … [Read more...]
Europe’s finest ‘medieval’ vintage car rally
Malta’s Grande Dame hotel, Corinthia Palace Hotel & Spa, will once again sponsor the island’s iconic Malta Classic, one of Europe’s finest vintage car rallies. This year’s Malta Classic, 6-9 October 2016, will feature a Hill Climb, Concours d’Elegance, practice and timed laps, and the final race on the circuit outside Mdina’s fortifications. Think sleek, chic vintage cars … [Read more...]
Rooms Department Profit on the Slide at North East Hotels
Year-on-year profit per room in the Rooms department at North East hotels fell by 7.2% in June as a result of a drop in Rooms revenue and rising departmental costs, according to the latest data from HotStats. Despite a 1.2% increase in achieved average room rate this month, to £75.06 from £74.20 during the same period in 2015, as a result of a 4.3 percentage point decline in … [Read more...]
UK hotels show mixed results in Q2 with subdued trading forecast
Hotel occupancy in London showed its sixth consecutive quarter of year-on-year decline with Brexit poised to subdue the sector further, according to the latest Hotel Bulletin: Q2 2016, published this week by HVS, AlixPartners and AM:PM. Hotel occupancy in the capital, in common with other major European cities, continues to be affected by increased global terrorist activity. … [Read more...]