A general manager has been appointed to lead the team at the brand new Holiday Inn Express St Albans, due to open in spring 2016. Experienced hotelier Will Glenn moves into the role following two years as general manager at Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham, and will be tasked with overseeing the launch of the St Albans hotel, as well as ensuring its ongoing success. The new … [Read more...]
The Leading Hotels of the World to put premium video content at the heart of its social media content
The Leading Hotels of The World (LHW), a collection of uncommon luxury hotels with more than 375 members in 75 countries, is expanding its use of video as an integral part of their social media and direct marketing strategy. As the industry continues to target tech-loving millennials with a thirst for travel, the content will be designed to capture the Remarkably Uncommon … [Read more...]
Jonathan Sheard appointed as Senior Vice President, Development at AccorHotels UK & Ireland
Jonathan Sheard has been appointed as Senior Vice President, Development at AccorHotels UK & Ireland. This is a new role that will see him leading the company’s strategic priorities to accelerate strong organic franchise growth particularly for the Mercure and ibis Styles brands; proactively acquire new portfolios on a franchise and management basis; and actively seek out … [Read more...]
Millennium Hotels & Resorts welcomes Sir Peter Blake to its Beatles inspired property
Millennium Hotels & Resorts welcomed Sir Peter Blake to Hard Days Night Hotel for Liverpool Biennial’s launch of Dazzle, 2016, a limited edition silkscreen print created by the artist. More than 70 guests gathered at the artist’s namesake Blakes Restaurant, located in the heart of the award-winning hotel which was acquired by the global travel giant last summer, to … [Read more...]
Hallmark Hotels continues expanding, adding eight hotels
Following another positive financial year for Topland and Topland’s expanded hotel portfolio and five months after the new Hallmark Hotels brand was unveiled; March 2016 sees the portfolio expand by 40% as it welcomes the Feathers Hotels Collection into the group. The integration of the additional eight hotels brings Topland Group another step closer to fulfilling its objective … [Read more...]