Boulestin Restaurant to open in St James this September – Chartridge Collection goes on market – Guy Wallis takes on The Plough at Finstock Boulestin to open September with Andrew Woodford as Head Chef Joel Kissin is set to launch a new restaurant called Boulestin in St James, London this September, and has announced Andrew Woodford as Head Chef. Andrew was most … [Read more...]
Blue Rainbow ApartHotels ambitions for growth
As reported recently from the Serviced Apartments Summit (see link below) this sector is set for continuing growth, particularly as the business and leisure market becomes increasingly ‘educated’ about its availability and the benefits it brings. Now, independent Manchester hospitality company Blue Rainbow ApartHotels has revealed ambitious growth plans which will see it … [Read more...]
Brenda Collin joins Preferred Hotel Group as Regional Director UK, Ireland & Nordics
Preferred Hotel Group™, a global provider of sales, marketing and distribution services to independent luxury hotels, has appointed Brenda Collin as Regional Director UK, Ireland & Nordics, based in London. Ms. Collin will be responsible for an existing 22 Preferred Hotel Group properties within the UK, Ireland & Nordics regions and for development opportunities in … [Read more...]
LateRooms.com hunts UK hotel gems
LateRooms.com today launches the 2013 Best Kept Secret Awards, the annual hunt for the UK’s hidden hotel gems. The hotel booking specialist is asking customers and industry experts to nominate their favourite properties across a number of categories via the awards’ website - entries can be made until 25 August, and the resultant publicity drives business! The coveted … [Read more...]
Grant Hearn to leave Travelodge
The Times reports today ( 23 July) that Grant Hearn, Chief Executive of Travelodge, plans to step down after 10 years or so at the head of the budget hotel chain. Prior to joining Travelodge, his career included senior management positions with Hilton, Whitbread and Forte, and he joined Travelodge in March 2003 as Chief Executive Officer, holding the role up to July 2010 … [Read more...]