Carpe Diem Beach Resort & Spa welcomes Socrates Alvaro as General Manager. Responsible for driving the pre-opening development of Carpe Diem Beach Resort & Spa, Socrates Alvaro will also oversee the day-to-day operations of the resort and the development of his team. No stranger to the region, Socrates returns to the Maldives 4 years after a previous General … [Read more...]
New look for historic Chester’s ‘Bear and Billet’ pub
July sees the re-opening of the famous Bear and Billet pub after closing for a refresh by owners Market Town Taverns. The Bear and Billet is a living part of Chester’s history. Built in 1664 to replace a building destroyed during the civil war, the pub is one of the finest examples of the trademark black and white half-timbered buildings famous to Chester. Originally the … [Read more...]
RIBA launches new hospitality pop-up for the summer
RIBA London’s pre-eminent Art Deco venue, has launched a new hospitality pop-up on its 4th floor terrace. This will be a unique outdoor space for clients to entertain their teams on a summers evening, either as a standalone event or as a part of a meeting or conference at 66 Portland Place. The brightly coloured pop-up, which has been called the Befriending Project, was … [Read more...]
Runcorn family’s 42 years of service at hotel
A Runcorn family is celebrating more than 42 years of service between them at one of the town’s hotels. Mum Karin Telford, 62, daughter Rebecca Kneale, 35, and son Thomas Telford, 25, all live in the town and work at the Campanile Hotel on Lowlands Road. Karin is head housekeeper at the hotel, and has worked in the department since November 4, 1996 – the year when the … [Read more...]
North of England welcomes Hampton by Hilton Humberside Airport
Hilton’s Hampton by Hilton brand, the global value hotel brand known for providing travelers with its signature Hamptonality service, today announced the opening of its newest property at Humberside Airport, North East Lincolnshire. The 100-room Hampton by Hilton property, joins the brands UK portfolio of 22 and offers warm surroundings, a friendly service culture and staff … [Read more...]