UK’s Largest Conference Hotel announces New Director of Operations and Director of Sales Hilton London Metropole has announced the appointment of Omer Lang as Director of Operations and Georgina Bansal as Director of Sales to its senior management team. Both bring with them extensive experience in the hospitality industry and a proven record of success. Omer Lang, … [Read more...]
New restaurant Norn takes the reigns at Old Plumed Horse
Chef Scott Smith, a protégé of Michelin-starred Geoffrey Smeddle, owner of The Peat Inn, is taking over the site of The Plumed Horse on Henderson Street in Edinburgh’s culinary neighbourhood of Leith, with an exciting new restaurant venture – Norn. The 36 cover restaurant, which is set to open in early May, is named after an ancient Scottish language and reflects part of … [Read more...]
HotStats UK Chain Hotels Market Review – February 2016
For full size, click here Profit Levels Plummet at York Hotels in Wake of Flooding Profit per room at hotels in York has plunged by 41.5% in the first two months of 2016, with a 16.2% year-on-year drop recorded in the month of February alone, according to the latest data from HotStats. Whilst hotels were able to successfully record RevPAR (Revenue per Available Room) … [Read more...]
WiFi and Instagram-ready food wins over tech-savvy diners
Technology such as Wi-Fi is a concerning factor for the majority of consumers when picking a food outlet, according to a recent report. Future Shock, published by the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) in partnership with CGA, found that over half of customers believe technology improves their social experience with the most successful hospitality operators now … [Read more...]
Birthday Celebrations for Manchester landmark hotel
The five-star Lowry Hotel is celebrating its 15th birthday this month with a range of themed offers. The hotel will be offering 15 rooms throughout the year for only £15, details will be announced by the hotel on social media. All guests with over 15 stays who stay between until 30th April will receive 15% off all food and drink. One cocktail per month will be offered … [Read more...]