Nominations are requested for the seventh annual IHIF Young Leader Award, presented by the ISHC and IHIF. Andrea Belfanti, ISHC executive director, said the organization “is proud to once again partner with IHIF in recognizing a young leader in the hospitality industry. The past nominees and winners represent the very best and brightest in the industry, and we are looking … [Read more...]
Adrian McNally to GM at Culloden Estate & Spa, Belfast
Hastings Hotels, Northern Ireland’s finest independent hotel group, have appointed Adrian McNally as General Manager at The 5* Culloden Estate and Spa. Originally built as an official Palace for the Bishops of Down, the Culloden stands in 12 acres of beautiful secluded gardens and woodland. Palatial surroundings, fine antiques and the highest levels of personal service … [Read more...]
Alison Pye joins St James’s Hotel & Club
St James’s Hotel & Club has appointed Alison Pye as Director of Sales and Marketing at its boutique property in London. With a London-centric pedigree, Alison has 20 years of industry experience and expertise, having worked at some of London’s best-known and well-respected establishments. Recent posts include the luxury boutique properties, Gore Hotel and The Pelham in … [Read more...]
Choice Hotels European Hotelier Survey reveals sector confidence
Choice Hotels Europe, the company behind the Comfort, Quality and Clarion brands, has revealed the positive findings of its fourth annual “European Hotelier Pulse-Check”, which assesses its hoteliers’ 2015 business imperatives and industry trends. Key findings include: 55% believe the hotel sector will realise sustained upturn 68% believe room rates will continue to … [Read more...]
Modular firm to build £15m Bristol sea container hotel
Construction Enquirer reports that international modular buildings giant China International Marine Containers is to use its converted sea container system for a 200-bed Hilton hotel at Bristol Airport. This will represent the ninth scheme in the UK for the firm, which is working with Anglo Holt building a Holiday Inn Express hotel using converted shipping containers as … [Read more...]