Jonny Marston and Howard Smith, of KPMG, were appointed joint administrators of Skelwith Leisure (Raithwaite) Limited on 22 July 2015. The company owns and operates Raithwaite Hall, a luxury hotel set in 100 acres, located between Sandsend and Whitby, North Yorkshire and features as an integral part of the Raithwaite Estate. The hotel is centrally located on the Estate and … [Read more...]
Gin and Tonic the consumer drink of choice this summer
The Gin Guild commissioned new consumer research with OnePoll to establish current trends within the category, and determine the popularity of the juniper-based spirit. The online poll, which surveyed 2,000 alcohol drinkers (aged between 24-38), reveals gin & tonic to be the spirit based drink of choice this summer, followed by Pimms, with vodka & tonic in third … [Read more...]
Travelodge announces 750 jobs in summer recruitment drive
Travelodge, the UK’s largest independent hotel brand, has today announced a major summer recruitment drive, with the recruitment of 750 new jobs, including 250 new jobs as a result of ten new hotel openings across the UK in between now and the end of the year. Job recruitment starts today and positions include: Hotel Manager, Assistant Hotel Manager, Receptionist, … [Read more...]
£110m deal creates 5-star The Great Scotland Yard hotel
London developer Galliard Homes has made an £110 million agreement with Abu Dhabi based retail, hospitality and property conglomerate Lulu Group International to create a bespoke 92,000 sq ft 5-star hotel within a magnificent refurbished Edwardian building at 1- 5 Great Scotland Yard. The hotel was the location of the original Scotland Yard Police Station and later the British … [Read more...]
New GM for Princes Street Suites
A new general manager has been appointed to run operations at the capital’s Princes Street Suites. Experienced hotelier Fiona Mackenzie brings with her a wealth of knowledge gained at some of Scotland’s most prestigious properties over the last nine years. Her CV lists roles at famous five-star names Hotel Du Vin, The Edinburgh Residence, Turnberry Golf & Spa Resort … [Read more...]