Nick Cropper, Ryan Grant and Anne O’Keefe, Partners at advisory and restructuring specialists Zolfo Cooper, were appointed Joint Administrators over Hollybourne Hotels and its holding Company (the Companies) on 12 February 2014. The hotels will continue to trade as usual. The hotels are very popular wedding and events driven venues and have a healthy number of existing … [Read more...]
Trio of appointments at The Coniston Hotel
Louise Bolton, the hotel’s General Manager since 2004, has been promoted to Hotel Director, whilst Norbert Stump has joined The Coniston as General Manager, and Simon Farrimond has been appointed Food & Beverage Manager. The appointments come as The Coniston aims to cement its place amongst Yorkshire’s finest hotels, on the back of a stream of awards, including being … [Read more...]
The Glassworks Spa at The Varsity Hotel
The Varsity Hotel & Spa has launched a newly developed gymnasium and spa concept for 2014. Located in the heart of beautiful Cambridge, overlooking the river Cam, The Varsity is the perfect lifestyle escape for guests who want to unwind, revive or re-energise, while remaining immersed in the culture and charm of the ancient city. Unlike many independent hotels that … [Read more...]
Christie + Co to secure hotel operator for strategic Harrogate site
In conjunction with the Yorkshire Agricultural Society (YAS), specialist hotel developers Frontier Estates have appointed Christie + Co to find an operator for a new hotel development proposed at the society’s Harrogate headquarters site (above). It is envisaged that the ideal hotel format could be budget or mid-market orientated and that the building would occupy a high … [Read more...]
SACO: serviced apartments growing fast
The Association of Serviced Apartment Providers (ASAP) recently released their full year occupancy figures for 2013, showing London operators achieving an average occupancy of 84% (90% in October) with the rest of the UK averaging 80% (85% in October). Figures most hoteliers dream about, and a clear indication of the current demand for serviced apartments. Almost the next … [Read more...]