Paul Clarke has accepted the position of GM of the Hallmark Hotel Bournemouth, alongside his selection as newly elected Chair of the Bournemouth Coastal BID. After 5 years as a member of the Bournemouth Accommodation and Hotel Association (BAHA), with the past 2 years spent as one of the youngest elected Chairs of the Association, it is obvious that Paul’s knowledge of the … [Read more...]
Major enhancements to IHG Rewards Club
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is introducing major enhancements to its award winning loyalty programme, IHG Rewards Club, focused on building more personalised relationships with its 84 million members worldwide. IHG’s 2015 Trends Report showed that consumers are looking for more than an effortless transaction with their chosen brands. They want a rewarding … [Read more...]
ABode Chester appoints Executive Head Chef
ABode Chester has appointed a new Executive Head Chef, Ian Hird. Ian took up his position earlier this month, and brings with him an excellent reputation carved from over 20 years in the restaurant business, having cooked at the Chester Grosvenor Hotel, The Belfry Hotel in Birmingham, and Michelin-starred Mass Restaurant & Cocktail Bar in London. Away from the UK, Ian has … [Read more...]
Improving consumer confidence drives hospitality spending
Visa’s Expenditure Index for March, released on Monday 13 April, shows people across Britain are increasingly dining out and going out. Headline findings Household expenditure rises +1.1% year-on-year in March and +1.3% month-on-month Strong spending increases at hotels, restaurants and bars (+7.1% on the year) and on recreation, culture But spend on clothing and … [Read more...]
Emily Cox appointed GM at Best Western Cedar Court Hotel Leeds Bradford
Emily Cox has been appointed as General Manager at the BEST WESTERN PLUS Cedar Court Hotel Leeds Bradford, having been working as Special Projects Manager for the Jury Hotel group. She first came to Yorkshire from Oxfordshire to study a Fine Art Degree at Bradford University and started her hospitality career as a bar attendant whilst still at university. Having been … [Read more...]