European private equity firm, PAI Partners has today announced that it has entered into exclusive negotiations for the sale of B&B Hotels to the Merchant Banking Division of Goldman Sachs. PAI acquired B&B in March 2016 and has grown from a strong local player to an integrated hotel platform operating at a pan-European level. PAI has supported the management … [Read more...]
Sofitel London St James Appoints New GM to Oversee £16.5 Million Transformation
Marie-Paule Nowlis has been appointed General Manager of Sofitel London St James. Nowlis, who brings with her 30 years’ experience with the Sofitel brand, and a career shaped by international roles, joins at the start of a new chapter for the hotel and will be integral to its transformation. Today, the new General Manager, Marie-Paule Nowlis, shares her vision for the hotel: … [Read more...]
New GM appointed at Hampton by Hilton Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Manchester-based Tower Hotel Management, part of The Peel Group has appointed Louise Cross as the General Manager for Hampton by Hilton Liverpool John Lennon Airport. Bringing 25 years of hospitality experience, including nine years with the Hampton by Hilton brand, Louise joins from Hampton by Hilton Liverpool City Centre where she was Deputy General … [Read more...]
Hospitality Action Employee Assistance Programme sees commitment from Manorview
Manorview Hotels & Leisure Group have shown commitment to their team’s wellbeing by signing up to the Hospitality Action Employee Assistance Programme. Turning their attention to Mental Health Awareness Week taking place May 13–19th 2019, Manorview, who are always striving to improve the support and working environment of their 500+ people, have invested in the … [Read more...]
New GM appointed at De Vere Cotswold Water Park
De Vere Cotswold Water Park, part of De Vere’s collection of country estates, distinctive contemporary hotels and destination event spaces, has announced the appointment of Michael Lavizani as General Manager. Michael has more than 28 years’ experience in the hospitality and hotel industries, since first starting his career at Bovey Castle. He was also previously General … [Read more...]