Angelina Chua has been appointed as General Manager at Sopwell House Hotel & Spa in St Albans, one of the UK’s most prestigious country house estates. Having commenced her career in hospitality over 20 years ago, Angelina’s vast experience encompasses roles in Sales and Event Management, Food & Beverage and Hotel Operations, spanning locations such the Middle East, … [Read more...]
Hand Picked Hotels launches new apprenticeship academy
Hand Picked Hotels, a unique collection of 20 privately-owned country house hotels and spa retreats across the UK and the Channel Islands, has launched a dedicated apprenticeship academy aimed at providing a development programme for the leaders of the future. The academy, which has been curated in partnership with HIT Training, provides those working at Hand Picked Hotels … [Read more...]
Open lobby launches at Holiday Inn Wembley
Opened on 8 October, the £2million Open Lobby has completely transformed the 336-bedroom hotel, offering a vibrant and spacious place to eat, meet, relax or work. The open-plan space also introduces All Day Dining and Starbucks To Go Café serving guests their favourite Fairtrade coffees, teas, hot chocolate and iced drinks, available 24/7. Free WiFi and board games are also … [Read more...]
AccorHotels wins ‘Commitment to Positive Change’ Award
AccorHotels, the world’s leading hotel operator, is delighted to announce that its luxury division has won the ‘Commitment to Positive Change’ award from UK-based Luxury Briefing. The award was given to AccorHotels in recognition of its wide-ranging efforts to bring about change internationally. The judges were unanimous in applauding “the sheer scale and scope of … [Read more...]
New Director of Sales appointed at the Westerwood
The team at the four-star DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Westerwood Spa & Golf Resort has welcomed a new Director of Sales. Lynne Murchie, who has a track record of 13 years in Sales within the hotel industry will head up the Sales Team at the Cumbernauld hotel near Glasgow. Lynne will be looking after the sales team at the luxury 148-bed property, which boasts a … [Read more...]