Acting on behalf of Avid Asset Management Ltd, Christie + Co has been retained as exclusive adviser to sell the highly profitable Holiday Inn Nottingham. Situated next to the Castle Marina Business Park and within a short walk of Nottingham’s bustling city centre, the purpose built hotel comprises 128 en suite bedrooms and is available with the benefit of a franchise … [Read more...]
Lancaster London appoints Ben Purton as Executive Chef
The iconic mid-century Lancaster London, one of the largest banqueting hotels in Europe, has appointed Ben Purton as its new Executive Chef overseeing the hotel’s two restaurants Island Grill and Nipa Thai, banqueting for up to 3,000 guests, room service, plus the menus and Afternoon Tea in the Lounge Bar. He is also responsible for an 85-strong kitchen brigade (including … [Read more...]
IHS crowns Independent Hotelier and Outstanding New Hotel of the Year
The cream of the hospitality industry joined together on 21 October to celebrate the achievements of two of the most accomplished hoteliers and one of the most successful new hotels within the independent hotel sector, at a presentation ceremony at the Independent Hotel Show. Independent Hotelier of the Year Acclaimed hoteliers Kit and Tim Kemp have been named Independent … [Read more...]
BHA and Sky to explore the future of guest room experience
The British Hospitality Association has announced that Sky is to become a key Partner of the Association. Through this new partnership, Sky - already recognised as Patron sponsor of the 2014 Hospitality and Tourism Summit - will connect with the BHA and its members to explore themes impacting on all aspects of the guest experience. The ultimate in-room guest … [Read more...]
Acentic launches Radiant 4 for Hoteliers
High speed Wi-Fi that maximises uptime, reduces guest complaints and boosts revenues Acentic, the global hospitality technology company, has launched Radiant 4, a new HSIA solution designed specifically for hotels and hospitality businesses. Radiant 4 is the all new, next generation, High Speed Internet platform which offers an outstanding solution to the connectivity … [Read more...]