Accor has entered into two franchise agreements with Think Options Limited to create two ibis budget hotels in Warrington and Knutsford. ibis budget Warrington Lymm Services and ibis budget Knutsford will be operated by Signature Management Services and join the 86-strong ibis hotel family network in the UK.[1] ibis budget is the nifty, comfortable economy brand from Accor … [Read more...]
IHG drives more growth for the Holiday Inn brand in the UK
IHG’s owner partner Dominvs Group is beginning construction on Holiday Inn® Manchester – City Centre. Dominvs Group has also entered into a franchise agreement with IHG for its first Holiday Inn hotel in Scotland, Holiday Inn Dumfries. Holiday Inn Manchester – City Centre will be a 306-room property located in the heart of Manchester, close to Manchester Piccadilly train … [Read more...]
All Saints Hotels place three properties on the market
A pair of high quality pubs and a hotel in the East Midlands, owned by All Saints Hotels Limited are being brought to the market by specialist property adviser Christie + Co on the instruction of brother and sister team, Michael Thurlby and Sue Olver. The Crown Hotel This well-appointed 26-bedroom character property is situated in the town centre of Stamford in … [Read more...]
George Blogg to Head Chef at Gravetye Manor Hotel & Restaurant
This year’s AA Hotel of the Year England, Gravetye Manor Hotel & Restaurant, has appointed George Blogg as Head Chef. Having worked at some of the most prestigious and respected restaurants in the world, George brings many years of experience to a role which will see him take charge of the kitchen set-up, introduce a new concept for Gravetye Manor’s menus, and revitalise … [Read more...]
Cocktail Culture Decanters win design competition
An Edinburgh College of Art student has been recognised for her skills in product design, following a competition launched in partnership with Nira Hotels & Resorts. Nicola Saunders, aged 19, impressed the judges with her ‘Cocktail Culture Decanters’, an exciting innovation for the hospitality industry which will be manufactured for use at Nira’s three international … [Read more...]