313 new jobs, apprenticeships and work experience opportunities were pledged at the Big Hospitality Conversation to celebrate Springboard’s Housekeeping Festival – A Day to Sparkle. Housekeeping professionals, from across London came together to pledge career opportunities, apprenticeships and work placements for students and young job seekers looking to get into a career in … [Read more...]
Crimson Hotels to open its fourth DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
Crimson Hotels has acquired London's Regency Hotel for more than £100 million and reached an agreement to convert it to DoubleTree by Hilton London - Kensington. The news follows a franchise agreement between Crimson and Hilton Worldwide. DoubleTree by Hilton London - Kensington will be Crimson Hotels' fourth hotel under the brand, joining properties in London's West End, … [Read more...]
AA announces new Red Star Awards
Some of the country’s top hotels are celebrating after being awarded new AA Red Stars at the AA Hospitality Awards. The AA has been rating and recommending hotels for over 100 years and each year it selects the best hotels in each rating. These selected Inspectors’ Choice hotels stand out as the very best in the British Isles, regardless of style, and are identified by Red … [Read more...]
Paramount Hotel and Turks Head, Dublin for sale
The Paramount Hotel and Turks Head, Parliament Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 is being brought to the market by CBRE Hotels. The high profile business is offered for sale by private treaty, as a going concern, seeking offers in excess of €15m. The Paramount Hotel and Turks Head includes 66 well appointed en suite bedrooms, a vibrant and comprehensive food and beverage … [Read more...]
Hilton Worldwide set to increase its Cambridge presence
Hilton has announced the signing of a management agreement enabling it to open its first Hilton Hotels & Resorts property in Cambridge. Once converted, Hilton Cambridge will become the second Hilton Worldwide brand to have a presence in the city, joining DoubleTree by Hilton Cambridge. Hilton Cambridge will inherit the site of the Cambridge City Hotel, and has undergone … [Read more...]