InterContinental London – The O2, managed and operated by the Arora Group, has announced the appointment of Chris Rooney as Talent and Culture Manager. Chris joins the Greenwich-Peninsula based InterContinental London – The O2 from his previous role as People and Culture Manager for Primark in Westfield Stratford City, where he managed the HR function for approximately 650 … [Read more...]
Accorhotels bolsters presence in thriving Yorkshire
AccorHotels has signed five new hotels in Yorkshire as overseas visitors spend an extra £52 million visiting the region in just one year AccorHotels has signed five new hotels in Yorkshire in what has been a buoyant few months for the business especially with new hotel signings. MGallery York, Mercure Leeds Centre, Mercure Kenwood Hall and Mercure Tankersley Manor will go … [Read more...]
New luxury expansion unveiled at Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa
Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa, the 4-red star Hotel in Newmarket, Suffolk, is officially opening bookings for its exquisite new expansion, The Mews, on Saturday 1 December. Taking the Hotel’s offering to the next level of luxury, The Mews is set apart from the main Hotel and is available to book on an exclusive basis. The development comprises one executive suite, two … [Read more...]
Top Three Hotel Tech Trends: 2019
Want to stay ahead of the game? Last year we predicated three trends that would disrupt the hospitality industry and now that it’s 2019, we are more confident than ever that these are the top trends you should implement for your hotel. 1. Voice Command, reporting for duty: Between Alexa and Siri, virtual assistants are everywhere. From banking to list making to customer … [Read more...]
General Manager takes the lead at brand new hotel
In anticipation of the Holiday Inn Express Bridgwater opening in spring 2019, Barnaby Kean has been newly appointed as General Manager. Barnaby will lead the team at the new 138-bedroom hotel, which is operated by the UK’s leading independent hotel management company, RBH. The experienced hotelier boasts a varied background within the industry, honing his expertise as a … [Read more...]