W London – Leicester Square has teamed up with four leading film industry experts to create W Film Files –a curated library of films available in the hotel’s luxurious suites, giving guests a glimpse inside the minds of some of cinema’s most revered insiders. W Film Files comprises a selection of movies handpicked by four of the most prominent names in the world of cinema; … [Read more...]
Redefine|BDL hotels supports growth with new appointments
Redefine|BDL Hotels has welcomed a host of new faces to its senior team, following significant growth within the group’s portfolio of hotels. Among the new recruits tasked to help support the growth of the UK’s largest independent management company is experienced Director of Operations Paul Harnedy and Divisional Director Wayne Topley. Both candidates took up their posts at … [Read more...]
DoubleTree by Hilton Celebrates its 25th UK Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton has begun welcoming guests at its 25th hotel in the UK - DoubleTree by Hilton Nottingham - Gateway. The hotel is operated under a franchise with Exceptional Resorts and Hotels (UK) Ltd, which will manage the hotel. Renovations began in 2013 with an estimated investment of £5.5 million. DoubleTree by Hilton hotels offer an industry-recognized service … [Read more...]
Movers and shakers at Ashdown Park Hotel
Luxury Sussex retreat Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club has promoted two of their long standing restaurant employees, Philippe Alvarez and Alex Gautereau. Philippe Alvarez, the hotel’s former Restaurant Manager who has been at Ashdown Park Hotel for eight years, has now been promoted to Food & Beverage Manager. The promotion will see Philippe ensuring that the … [Read more...]
Sid Sagar to Head Chef at Hallmark Hotel, Gloucester
Growing up in India and coming from a long line of restaurateurs, Sid Sagar, the new Head Chef at the Hallmark Gloucester Hotel, was always cut out for hospitality. Having worked in kitchens alongside his father throughout his teens, Sid gained his first hotel management qualification at IHM Kolkatta, before training formally at a range of 5 star resorts in his home country, … [Read more...]