More than 200 bedrooms across Surya Hotel's Dragonfly portfolio are undergoing extensive refurbishment to bring them up to modern standards. The work is part of major renovations which sees 241 bedrooms earmarked for refurbishment in Colchester, King's Lynn, Peterborough and Bury St Edmunds - each to be decorated to modern standards with beautiful contemporary designs and … [Read more...]
Plymouth University win debate at Institute of Hospitality’s largest ever student and industry networking forum
Now in its seventh year, Passion4Hospitality 2017, which took place on Monday 13 March at Novotel London West, provided networking and advice for hospitality management students at the start of their careers. The all-day programme included inspirational stories from hospitality leaders, speed networking and one-to-one careers advice, the student debating competition and the … [Read more...]
Hilton Hotels & Resorts to open hotel in view of the Eiffel Tower
Hilton has announced that its flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand will add a second property in central Paris, Hilton Paris Eiffel Tower. The plans were unveiled at MIPIM today in conjunction with owner Compagnie de Phalsbourg with whom Hilton has signed a management agreement to operate the 118 guest room property. The renowned French visionary designer Philippe Starck … [Read more...]
BaxterStorey’s Hayden Groves takes on triple tour charity challenge
Hayden Groves, Executive Chef at BaxterStorey, is preparing to set off on a 10,403km cycle ride across Europe, starting in May. Hayden’s extreme cycling challenge comes two years after completing the world famous Tour de France where his team of 11 cyclists raised an incredible £1.4 million for charity Cure Leukaemia. This year will see Hayden once again join ex England … [Read more...]
Bruntwood announces first new brands at University Green
Bruntwood and The University of Manchester have today announced the first retail and leisure signings at the recently launched University Green, which forms part of the University’s £1 billion Campus Masterplan and redevelopment. University Green is sited in a key growth area within Corridor Manchester due to its proximity to major institutions, research facilities and … [Read more...]