WorldHotels has today announced Kristin Intress as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. Effective immediately, Intress will succeed Geoff Andrew who is stepping down to pursue other interests. Intress previously served as the company’s CEO, and played an instrumental role in building the brand as a leader in the independent hotel sector. Intress has more than 25 years … [Read more...]
The Gold Service Scholarship 2020 Announces Successful Semi Finalists
The Trustees and Judges of the annual Gold Service Scholarship have completed the first round of assessments in their search to discover the 2020 Scholar, which will be announced on 12 February 2020. Entrants from the hospitality industry aged 22-28 applied to the Scholarship, and 92 candidates proceeded to the Quarter Final stage, which was held over two days on 26 October … [Read more...]
Black and White Hospitality lead charity bike ride over the mountains of Mallorca
A team of 50 riders all linked to one of the UK’s fastest growing hospitality businesses completed a gruelling bike ride in aid of PROPS, a Bristol-based charity which provides a range of services, opportunities and support for those with learning difficulties. Tackling the mountains of Mallorca, the group, which was headed by Nick Taplin and Shezan Aslam of Black and White … [Read more...]
Huazhu Group announce acquisition of Deutsche Hospitality
Huazhu Group announced this morning that it has reached agreement to acquire all shares of Deutsche Hospitality through its wholly owned subsidiary China Lodging Holding Singapore. Deutsche Hospitality is based in Frankfurt, Germany, and its portfolio includes five hotel brands Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts, MAXX by Steigenberger, Jaz in the City, IntercityHotel and Zleep … [Read more...]
Michael Caines announces new GM at Lympstone Manor
Lympstone Manor has announced the appointment of Anca Paraschiv as its new general manager. With three years’ experience as assistant general manager at Lympstone Manor, Anca is taking over the role from Scott Andrews who departed the business last month. Anca comes with a wealth of hospitality experience having worked with Michael at the Bath Priory Hotel as restaurant … [Read more...]