To coincide with the launch of the new 2016 AA Hotel and B and B Guides, the AA has launched the new Silver Stars Awards for both the Hotel and Guest Accommodation recognition schemes. The launch of the new Silver Star rating recognises hotels that have been selected for their superior level of quality, high standards of hotel keeping and for the quality of food within its … [Read more...]
Georgian House Hotel appointment in quest for five-star status
Georgian House, the 60 bedroom family-run boutique hotel in London’s Victoria, has appointed Adam Rowledge as its new General Manager. Awarded a Master Innholder scholarship on the Cranfield Talent Development Programme in 2015 and an Acorn Award in 2012, Adam will utilise his varied and prestigious experience to help propel Georgian House in achieving their target of … [Read more...]
Corinthia Hotels appoints UK-based Conference and Incentives team
Corinthia Hotels has announced the appointment of its new UK-based Conference & Incentives team. Janet Broomfield takes on the role of Group Director of Sales UK – Meetings & Events, while Alessia Cappuccini joins as Corporate & MICE Sales Manager. Jane Colbeck-McKinnon will support their work in her role as Regional Sales Coordinator. Working closely with … [Read more...]
The Sunday Times crowns Foxhill Manor “Hotel of the Year 2015”
Farncombe Estate’s eight-bedroom hotel Foxhill Manor has won The Sunday Times “Hotel of the Year 2015”. The title comes just seven months after its launch as a private house hotel. Steve Bleach, editor of The Sunday Times Travel section and one of the judges, said “…Foxhill Manor is absolutely the most romantic hotel I have ever stayed in…it is worth every penny.” He added, … [Read more...]
Patron Capital and RBS sell Jupiter Hotels for £160m
Patron Capital, the pan-European institutional investor focused on property backed investments, and its 50:50 joint venture partner, the Royal Bank of Scotland, have sold Jupiter Hotels for £160m. The purchaser is a joint venture between Singha Estate, which is the real estate investment and development arm of the Boon Rawd Brewery Company in Thailand, and FICO Holding (UK), … [Read more...]