InterContinental Hotels Group’s worldwide plastics and sustainability pledge: InterContinental Hotels Group announced today that its entire hotel estate of more than three quarters of a million guest rooms worldwide are to will switch to bulk-size bathroom amenities. The announcement also stated that the ongoing transition will be complete before the end of … [Read more...]
Starboard Hotels appoints new MD as founder moves to Chairman
Starboard Hotels has today announced the appointment of Keith Griffiths as its new Managing Director. This appointment sees Starboard Hotels founder and current Managing Director Paul Callingham move to Chairman. Griffiths is a long-term associate of Paul Callingham and is now set to take up the post in September, following a career spanning over 30 years in hospitality. … [Read more...]
Silverstone hotel approved to overlook the Grand Prix Circuit starting grid
Silverstone Race Circuit already set to host the British Grand Prix for the next five years have now received permission to progress with a new hotel overlooking the Grand Prix Circuit starting grid. The new facility, which will have 197 rooms, will provide racegoers and visitors with an entirely new way to experience and enjoy the venue and is set to open in time for … [Read more...]
Harry Murray MBE awarded honorary degree of Doctor of the University of Essex
Harry Murray MBE, Chairman of Lucknam Park Hotel, was last week the recipient of an Honorary Degree of Doctor of the University of Essex on Tuesday, 16th July – an honour afforded to people who have achieved remarkable things in their lifetime and who have inspired students to do well by doing good. Over the past 10 years Harry, in his capacity as a Director & Patron, … [Read more...]
Northcote joins Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ UK portfolio
Northcote, the luxury boutique hotel with a Michelin star restaurant in Lancashire, has announced that it has joined Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ UK portfolio. Sister hotel to The Stafford London; a member of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Legend Collection and part of Stafford Collection, Northcote will be the newest experience available within Preferred Hotels … [Read more...]