Christie + Co’s has been instructed to sell Hawkstone Park, the country hotel and golf club in the art of Shropshire’s scenic countryside. Hawkstone Park Hotel & Golf Club offers a unique and contemporary stay in approximately 400 acres of beautiful grounds that include two 18 hole championship golf courses, a purpose-built 6-hole Academy golf course, and the famous … [Read more...]
Innovative national project puts Cornish hospitality service at centre stage
Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Cornwall has secured funding from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) to create a pioneering project with partners Watergate Bay Hotel, St Austell Brewery, Cornwall College and Visit Cornwall. The ‘Experts Grow’ project aims to increase the productivity and perceived value of hospitality skills, and to develop professional opportunities … [Read more...]
Legacy Hotels continues growth with Best Western Plus Angel Hotel
A general recovery and improved performance in the UK regional hotel sector continues to assist the expansion of one of the UK’s leading hotel management companies as it approaches its tenth birthday. On behalf of a principal investor, Legacy Hotels & Resorts has acquired the BEST WESTERN PLUS Angel Hotel in Chippenham, Wiltshire. The company’s acquisition of the … [Read more...]
Shangri-La claiming £57 million for Shard delays
Construction Enquirer reports that Shangri-La has issued a claim for £57m against John Sisk & Son following delays over the fit-out of its luxury hotel in the Shard. A High Court writ has been lodged by the hotel operator against the contractor Sisk, which is strenuously denying the claims. Sisk won the £40m fit out contract in early 2012 amid strong competition but … [Read more...]
Best Western customer approach works wonders and wins Awards
The European Contact Centre & Customer Service Awards has awarded Best Western GB winner of the Customer Experience Team of the Year. At the awards ceremony held at the Old Billingsgate in London, Best Western GB celebrated winning top spot against other established European organizations nominated for the same category, which included Odeon, AXA, Lowell Group, NHS … [Read more...]