Six UK hotels are ensuring corporate visitors have the perfect environment in which to do business, thanks to a number of quirky measures put in place to make the venues as ‘brain friendly’ as possible. The Crowne Plaza properties, managed by Redefine|BDL Hotels have created special spaces within the hotels aimed at helping guests get the most out of conferences and training … [Read more...]
The Swan at Hay changes hands
The new owners of The Swan at Hay Hotel in Hay-on-Wye, Wales are Swan@Hay Limited and the managing director is Calum Milne, Managing Director of Llangoed Hall. The sale price has not been disclosed. The Swan at Hay has 18 bedrooms and is set in 2 acres of mature garden and kitchen garden border. The hotel is currently recruiting a manager and head chef. The Swan at Hay will … [Read more...]
New GM for Cowley Manor
Emma Beddall has been appointed as the General Manager at Cowley Manor, A Curious Group of Hotels’ stunning Cotswold country house hotel and spa, with effect from from mid-October. Having worked at a number of well-established heritage hotels and spa resorts, Emma arrives at Cowley Manor with almost 30 years of industry experience and expertise. Joining the hotel at a hugely … [Read more...]
Michelin Guide 2016: 2 new Two Stars, 15 new One Stars
There are 15 new One Stars and 2 new Two Stars in this year’s guide, which is published 17 September, priced at £16.99. The new Two Stars are both Japanese restaurants: Araki and Umu. “It is a great compliment to London that when Sushi Master Mitsuhiro Araki closed his Three Star counter restaurant in Tokyo it was because he wanted to come to the UK to challenge himself in a … [Read more...]
Safestay Hostels acquires fourth in Edinburgh
Luxury hostel brand Safestay has acquired their fourth luxury hostel in Edinburgh. The new hostel, which is situated in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town and close to the Royal Mile, will continue to trade under its existing “Smart City Hostel” name whilst undergoing refurbishment and will be rebranded as Safestay Edinburgh in early 2016. 615 beds The hostel, which was … [Read more...]