Award-winning event caterer Seasoned have appointed Chris Lewis as Sales and Marketing Director to lead the sales team and drive new business into their sole and partner venues. Chris takes over from Katie Willcox – who has moved on to At Home Catering – and brings with him a passion for food and events and over 20 years’ experience in sales and marketing. Speaking about … [Read more...]
The Sunday Times crowns Foxhill Manor “Hotel of the Year 2015”
Farncombe Estate’s eight-bedroom hotel Foxhill Manor has won The Sunday Times “Hotel of the Year 2015”. The title comes just seven months after its launch as a private house hotel. Steve Bleach, editor of The Sunday Times Travel section and one of the judges, said “…Foxhill Manor is absolutely the most romantic hotel I have ever stayed in…it is worth every penny.” He added, … [Read more...]
Patron Capital and RBS sell Jupiter Hotels for £160m
Patron Capital, the pan-European institutional investor focused on property backed investments, and its 50:50 joint venture partner, the Royal Bank of Scotland, have sold Jupiter Hotels for £160m. The purchaser is a joint venture between Singha Estate, which is the real estate investment and development arm of the Boon Rawd Brewery Company in Thailand, and FICO Holding (UK), … [Read more...]
Rugby World Cup props up consumer spending in September
Consumer spending growth regained some of the ground it lost over the summer in September, growing 3.7 per cent year-on-year, helped by the start of the Rugby World Cup. After slipping to its lowest level in 14 months in August following a wet summer, annual spending growth picked up in September on the back of an increase in spending in pubs, off licences, sports shops and … [Read more...]
BridgeStreet and Airbnb develop Global Hospitality Program
Bridge Street Global Hospitality – the leading solution for international serviced apartment experiences – has unveiled a collaboration with Airbnb, the world’s leading community-driven hospitality company. BridgeStreet is now aligning with the hospitality giant to expand their newly unveiled Airbnb for Business product suite offerings to BridgeStreet’s well-established client … [Read more...]