Thistle Liverpool, the famous ship-shaped hotel on the banks of the Mersey has named six suites after Cunard’s favourite fleet, marking the shipping company’s 175th anniversary and its proud Liverpool heritage. Cunard Captain Christopher Wells and six Bell Boys joined the Thistle team at the Central Liverpool hotel to ‘launch’ Queen Victoria, Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, … [Read more...]
Hotel owners now able to automatically request TripAdvisor review from guests
TripAdvisor has extended Review Express, the travel site’s free review collection solution, enabling hotels to systematically collect TripAdvisor reviews following a guest’s stay. This automation is made possible through an integration with the hotel’s existing technology provider. Over 100 technology providers, including property management systems and booking engines, are … [Read more...]
Iain Watson appointed GM of Menzies Aberdeen Dyce Hotel
Born and raised in Glasgow, Iain Watson learned the ropes of management at an early age as an integral part of his family’s catering business. Having attended to all manner of events, from weddings to lavish banquets where he served each member of the Royal Family between 1975 and 1983, he worked his way up through the ranks at a number of hotels in Scotland, prior to arriving … [Read more...]
Lowry Hotel offers five star fly fishing on the Irwell
Fly fishing for trout is unusual in city locations, but the luxury Lowry Hotel is offering fly fishing trips and tuition in Greater Manchester’s rivers for its residents. The five-star Lowry Hotel’s location on the Irwell, which divides Salford and Manchester, has inspired new General Manager Adrian Ellis to team up with fishing champion John Tyzack, who is a member of the … [Read more...]
Tom Aspey joins Farncombe Estate from Soho House Group
Farncombe Estate near Broadway in the Cotswolds has appointed Tom Aspey as General Manager of its two hotels: the award-winning boutique hotel Dormy House and the newly opened Foxhill Manor – an eight-bedroom private house hotel. Commenting on the new appointment, Andrew Grahame, CEO of Farncombe says, “We are delighted to have Tom on-board. He has an incredible track record … [Read more...]