Seaham Hall, the award-winning five-star hotel in the North East, is tackling its staff recruitment problem by pledging to return 40% of future profits to its employees. A first for hospitality? Modelled on the successful John Lewis Partnership profit-share scheme, the new deal at Seaham Hall is designed to attract quality staff and incentivise existing employees. It is … [Read more...]
Positive 2014 for hotels says HVS
Hotels look forward to positive trading in 2014 but must adapt to demands for genuine service, says HVS London, commenting that the hotel industry in the UK and across Europe is facing a positive 2014 with demand on the up from both leisure and corporate guests, transaction activity set to improve, and lending becoming more easily available. Hotel development active Across … [Read more...]
The House Collection relaunch iconic Paddocks House, Newmarket
Boutique hotel group The House Collection has opened its second venue, Paddocks House, following a full refurbishment of the hotel formerly known as Swynford Paddocks. Following hot on the heels of sister hotel, Poets House in Ely, which opened in April 2013, Paddocks House will create a new local landmark for high-quality hospitality, fine dining and special events. The … [Read more...]
Sunborn brings super yacht luxury hotel to London
Sunborn International is pioneering the development of exclusive accommodation in the form of super yacht hotels. Launching two new hotels in March 2014, Sunborn London will be operated by ISS Hotel Division London and Sunborn Gibraltar will operate under Sunborn International. Symbol of wealth and exclusivity Super yachts have become the world’s ultimate symbol of wealth … [Read more...]
Morrison Bowmore acquires the Harbour Inn, Islay
Morrison Bowmore Distillers have taken ownership of The Harbour Inn on the beautiful whisky island of Islay. The award-winning hotel and restaurant boasts seven en suite bedrooms and is a popular destination for both visitors and island residents alike. Recently refurbished, this old whitewashed inn by the harbour has been brought up-to-date with stylish bedrooms and a … [Read more...]