International hotel operator Meininger has announced plans to open its first hotel in the north of England, in Manchester city centre. The site of the proposed hotel fronts onto Great Ancoats Street in the New Islington area of the city nearby to Manchester Piccadilly station. A planning application will be submitted during August, and following approval a 12 storey, … [Read more...]
Five star hotel informs suppliers to eliminate single use plastic, or they will shop elsewhere
Yorkshire’s only five-star hotel has pledged to eliminate single use plastic by December 31. The Grand, York, has informed all its suppliers that, if they cannot find an alternative form of packaging in time, then it will have no choice but to shop elsewhere. The plan is the brainchild of the luxury hotel’s Junior Board, which is made up of junior members of staff … [Read more...]
Sudbury House Hotel set to launch luxury spa
Sudbury House Hotel has today announced plans to launch a new luxury spa within the grounds of the Oxfordshire property. Following a successful planning application, the Spa will feature swimming and vitality pools, sauna and steam facilities, six treatment rooms, lounge and dining area, and a state-of-the-art gym. It will be open to members and residents of the … [Read more...]
Passports, Prams, and Pools, How to Travel Family Style
Family travel is a whole other ball game than that of business trips or romantic getaways. Peaceful sleep-in mornings sipping coffee and reading the news are replaced by cartoons at 6:00 am and bleary eyed parents stumbling down to the breakfast buffet and intravenously caffeinating themselves before a long day of PG rated activities. As the years go on, travelling with kids … [Read more...]
Hospitality Apprenticeship North East launched with extensive backing from hotels
Hospitality Apprenticeship North East was launched last week with twelve prominent north east hotels offering young adults a bespoke eighteen month apprenticeship programme, which will give them experience in four areas of hotel operation – housekeeping, reception, food and beverage and kitchen. Apprentices will have the opportunity to take part in masterclasses and learning … [Read more...]