The Splendid Hospitality Group has appointed James Clarke as General Manager for the new Hilton London Bankside hotel which is set to open this summer. James brings with him over 20 years of experience within the hospitality industry and joins from the London Hilton on Park Lane where he was Director of Operations. Stuart Bailey, CEO of Splendid Hospitality Group says: “We … [Read more...]
easyHotel acquires The Flatiron in Manchester
easyHotel has conditionally acquired a freehold building in Manchester, which it intends to convert into an easyHotel. Built in the 1800s, the building is located at the junction of Dale Street and Newton Street. The purchase of the property is subject to easyHotel obtaining planning consent for a hotel. Bradley House, locally known as “The Flatiron” building because of its … [Read more...]
Annual Awards of Excellence: winners announced
The Annual Awards of Excellence is the most prestigious award available to young professionals in the hospitality industry today, recognising and encouraging the most talented ambitious Chefs, Pastry Chefs and Waiters. Since it began in 1983 over 480 young professionals have achieved the award, setting them off on highly successful career paths. Following Finals held at Le … [Read more...]
Apprenticeship Recruitment Campaign launched for InterContinental London – The O2
The Arora Group, owner and operator of the forthcoming InterContinental London – The O2, has partnered with GLLaB, (Greenwich Local Labour and Business) to launch their recruitment and apprenticeship campaign in a large-scale initiative designed to encourage employment from within Greenwich and its surrounding area. 40%+ of jobs for those living in Greenwich The … [Read more...]
Registration live for Independent Hotel Show 2015
The Independent Hotel Show, returning to Olympia West, London on 20 and 21 October, is now open for registration. The only UK hotel show dedicated to the boutique, luxury and independent hotel sector, #IHS15 promises new feature areas, an exhaustive list of industry experts, business seminars, think tanks and key note sessions, as well as ideas, inspiration and insight for … [Read more...]