The owner of two iconic UK-based, four-star hotels has brought the overall management in-house giving each venue much more autonomy in its day-to-day running. Previously managed by Interstate, Hotel Indigo – The Cube in Birmingham and DoubleTree by Hilton, Cadbury House in North Somerset, both of which include a Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill, will now be … [Read more...]
Millennium & Copthorne positive trading results
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels has released full year and fourth quarter results to 31 December 2014, with Mr Kwek Leng Beng, Chairman commenting: "The Group continues to build strong foundations for further growth through a carefully executed asset management strategy. Results from this in 2014 included the completion of the guest room refurbishment at the Grand Hyatt … [Read more...]
Preferred Hotel Group flourishes in 2014
Preferred Hotel Group, the global provider of sales, marketing, and distribution services to independent hotels, generated $882 million in 2014 in reservations revenue on behalf of its member hotels, and welcomed 108 new properties. Throughout the 12-month period, Preferred Hotel Group further established its authority as a progressive brand by increasing conversion through … [Read more...]
The Kings Head appoints Executive Chef Dave Watts
The Kings Head in Cirencester has appointed Dave Watts as the hotel’s new Executive Chef, overseeing the overall culinary direction of the hotel with immediate effect. Working alongside The Vineyard Group’s Michelin starred Executive Chef Daniel Galmiche, Dave will lead the kitchen brigade and manage all aspects of the hotel’s food and beverage operations. Dave Watts has … [Read more...]
Accor appoints Chris Roe, VP Sales, Distribution & Loyalty Accor UK & Ireland
Accor has appointed Chris Roe as Vice President Sales, Distribution & Loyalty Accor UK & Ireland with effect from 9 February 2015. Roe has an accomplished career in sales and e-commerce roles for a variety of high profile brands, including Virgin Holidays, Expedia, BskyB and Opodo. He brings a wealth of valuable sales and distribution experience to the position, … [Read more...]