Following a £2.5 million refurbishment of one of East Renfrewshire’s most historic hotels, The Busby Hotel, part of the Manorview Hotel & Leisure Group is now open. The sixth property to join the expanding portfolio of family owned and operated Manorview Hotel & Leisure Group, the 29 bedroom property, complete with bar, restaurant and two function suites, has … [Read more...]
London Hotel employees tipped for success on worldwide hotlist
Jenny Wieland and Giovanni Valentini, two Cycas Hospitality London hotel employees, have been chosen to appear on Hotel Management’s ‘Thirty Under 30’ - a list of carefully selected professionals in the hospitality industry worldwide. Jenny is front office manager at Holiday Inn London – Stratford City, and Giovanni is hotel manager of Staybridge Suites London Vauxhall, which … [Read more...]
The London Eye opens Thames Rooms event spaces
The London Eye is opening the new Thames Rooms, five stunning bespoke function rooms situated in the heart of County Hall on London’s thriving South Bank. Available for hire immediately, the Thames Rooms offer stunning views across the River Thames, and are uniquely placed to cater for intimate parties of 12, right up to magnificent networking events of up to 470 guests. … [Read more...]
Aloft brand opens in Liverpool
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has opened Aloft Liverpool, the second Aloft hotel in the UK. Set in the 110-year old Royal Insurance Building, Aloft Liverpool is an adaptive re-use project that is breathing new life into this historic building. Delivering urban-influenced design and an energetic guest experience at an affordable price point, Aloft Liverpool will … [Read more...]
Canada’s Second Cup opens in Manchester
After 40 years in operation, a major Canadian coffee-shop franchise has opened its first British site in Manchester - Second Cup, which has 500 cafes worldwide, is now in the Arndale Centre in a 2500 square feet outlet over two levels that seats 64. The Cafe space is broken into several smaller, more intimate groupings, including a ‘library’ area complete with an electric … [Read more...]