Prominently placed at the center of Jeddah’s most fashionable business and shopping district, Assila Hotel is the ideal destination for business visitors and leisure guests who wish to enjoy the European warmth, charm and outstanding level of bespoke service of Rocco Forte Hotels, enhanced by traditional Arabian hospitality. Occupying two towers, Assila Hotel consists of 147 … [Read more...]
rhubarb adds Centre Point to its location portfolio
rhubarb, the renowned food and beverage operator is to add Centre Point to its growing portfolio of restaurants and bars in late 2017. The all-day restaurant is set to be the flagship dining destination within the much-anticipated Centre Point revival. SAY Architects have been appointed to create a bold and vibrant interior that features digital art and reflects rhubarb’s … [Read more...]
Travelodge’s annual bizarre requests roundup
Travelodge, one of the UK’s biggest independent hotel chains, has revealed the most bizarre requests that some of its 18 million customers have asked whilst staying in one of its 523 UK hotels during the last 12 months. The Travelodge hotel teams across the length and breadth of the UK receive thousands of strange requests every year and the oddities range from: Can you … [Read more...]
Sodexo UK & Ireland marks another successful year
Sodexo, the world’s largest services company, has today announced its full year results for the fiscal year ending 31 August 2016. The company has achieved another successful year of growth and record trading in the UK and Ireland. For the year ending 31 August 2016, Sodexo revenues amounted to €20.2bn, up 2.2% on Fiscal 2105 and organic growth of 2.5% (for full group … [Read more...]
Philip M. Barnes appointed Managing Director, The Savoy
The Savoy, a Fairmont Managed Hotel, will welcome Philip (Phil) Barnes as Regional Vice President and Managing Director from 21 November 2016. Phil will lead The Savoy’s team in all aspects of operations, guest services and owner relations. Born, raised and educated in the UK, Philip boasts a four-decade hotel career that has seen him work across five continents in some of … [Read more...]