Starwood Hotels & Resorts is celebrating its newest innovation milestone with the launch of SPG Keyless in the UK, the mobile, keyless entry system allowing guests to use their smartphone as a key. Members of Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG), the award-winning loyalty programme from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, can also for the first time ever unlock their hotel … [Read more...]
glh announces economy brand Thistle Express
glh, the London-based hotel group and subsidiary of Singapore listed GuocoLeisure Group, announces Thistle Express, the next generation of hotel from Thistle. Thistle Express is a new value hotel concept, with the first site due to open in London in 2016. The new hotel brand will offer modern design, stylish bedrooms, friendly and efficient service, as well as super-fast … [Read more...]
Rocco Forte Hotels appoints Rosie O’Brien as Group Communications Director
Rosie O’Brien has been appointed Group Communications Director of Rocco Forte Hotels, taking over the position from long standing board member Richard Power. Rosie joined Rocco Forte Hotels 12 months ago as Group PR Manager. She will take on the Director role from 5 May 2015, and will be responsible for the global PR of the 10 Rocco Forte Hotels properties, as well as … [Read more...]
Outdoor catering? Time to spring clean your cylinders and kit
The UK Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association (UKLPG) is encouraging caterers to ensure their LP Gas cylinders are checked, safe and ready for the start of the outdoor catering season. UKLPG has developed a checklist of advice to ensure all users are conscious about safety when it comes to using the fuel. According to the Nationwide Caterers’ Association (NCASS), it is expected … [Read more...]
£15 million re-development plans for The Grand, York
Work will soon begin to replace the exterior signs on what was formerly known as the Cedar Court Grand Hotel & Spa, York’s only five star hotel. Following its sale to Splendid Hospitality Group in 2014, the nationally renowned luxury hotel has embarked on major re-branding that will see it transformed into The Grand Hotel & Spa, York. Plans for 2 year … [Read more...]