ASAP - the key industry body representing the serviced apartment sector – has announced it has attracted some 30 new members in the last three months and now represents 120 organisations who between them represent a total of 20,000 serviced apartments in the UK, Ireland and Europe. ASAP Quality Accreditation Breaking through the 100 member threshold is a significant … [Read more...]
Ennismore to acquire Gleneagles Hotel
Ennismore, the London-based hospitality real estate group and developer of unique properties around the world including The Hoxton, has announced a major expansion with the acquisition of the famous Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland. The price has not been disclosed. Gleneagles and its associated facilities in Perthshire is being acquired from Diageo. Gleneagles Hotel was opened … [Read more...]
John Forrest leaving Premier Inn
A Premier Inn spokesperson has confirmed that John Forrest, COO of Premier Inn and a key figure in its expansion and success, is leaving the business: "We can confirm that John Forrest is leaving the business this month to take up a senior role externally. "Simon Ewins who was previously the Operations Director for Whitbread restaurants over a three year period and is … [Read more...]
Highland tourism business for sale – with clan castle
A Highland tourism business which includes four hotels and a medieval castle is to be sold as the founder retires almost 40 years after starting out with a single property. Former merchant seaman Ian Cleaver started Highland Heritage Limited in the mid-seventies when he bought the Royal Hotel in Tyndrum, and built it into a £8 million turnover company which uses its own fleet … [Read more...]
G&V announces re-design for Royal Mile Hotel, Edinburgh
Exactly six years after opening, city centre property G&V Royal Mile Hotel, Edinburgh, has announced that it is set to invest in a luxury re-design. The enhancement of the property’s five-star offering will include the redesign of 136 rooms, as well as a complete redesign of the bar and lobby areas of the hotel. Design by leading Scottish designers In a commitment to … [Read more...]