Stockport resident, Charis Oldfield, 31, has won the biggest prize ever given by a UK Hotel. The Cranleigh Boutique, based in Bowness-on-Windermere, launched ‘the Ultimate Prize’ on its facebook page in June 2013, at which time, the Hotel had amassed an impressive 66,000 followers. The drive of the campaign was that on reaching 100,000 ‘likes’, one lucky winner would win … [Read more...]
Radisson Blu sweeps the board at Hotel Marketing Awards
Radisson Blu has swept the board at this year’s Hotel Marketing Association Annual Marketing Awards, taking top honours in four of the six categories. The Radisson Blu Edwardian Manchester won the Best Partnership Marketing Campaign and Best Media and Public Relations Activity for teaming up with the Halle Orchestra to celebrate the hotel’s tenth anniversary. The hotel also … [Read more...]
The Hospitality Show 2015 – preview the attractions
The Hospitality Show returns to NEC Birmingham this January (19th-21st) to celebrate the very best of British hospitality. Britain’s largest hospitality event of 2015 will showcase the newest business innovations, provide a platform for established and emerging companies to display their products and put more emphasis on the developing culinary world than ever … [Read more...]
IHG + Kimpton = world’s largest boutique hotel business
IHG has agreed to acquire Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants (“Kimpton”) for $430 million in cash. The leading to a prompt comment from Wyn Ellis of Numis: “It is some time since IHG has made a meaningful acquisition and, in our opinion, this looks a sound financial and strategic move.” Highlights IHG has agreed to acquire Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants (“Kimpton”) … [Read more...]
Michelin star chef joins Rockliffe Hall
One of the UK’s most celebrated chefs is joining Rockliffe Hall in Hurworth, County Durham. Richard Allen, who has held a Michelin star since 2011, will be taking over the running of The Orangery at Rockliffe Hall in January when he joins the 5* resort as executive head chef. In addition, Richard will work with the teams in Rockliffe Hall’s other two restaurants, The … [Read more...]