In the anticipated lead-up to its opening on 18th May 2019, award-winning, boutique hotel brand Dakota Hotels has announced its General Manager and senior team at Dakota Manchester. Located on Ducie Street, close to Piccadilly Station, Dakota Manchester boasts 137 luxury bedrooms, including 27 suites. The penthouse suite, named the Grand Deluxe, is set to be the largest and … [Read more...]
Interstate announces Nicholas Northam in new role
Nicholas Northam, the current Managing Director for the UK at Interstate Hotels & Resorts, has been moved into an expanded role overseeing the company’s activity across all of its International division. The leading global third-party hotel management firm has appointed Northam as Executive Vice President – International. He now takes responsibility for all of Europe and … [Read more...]
Hotel owner’s water speed records spark nostalgia for new venue
Family members of a Lake District hotel group are recalling the daring water borne deeds of their great uncle and founding owner. With the opening of Windermere Jetty on 23 March, English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues are celebrating the world water speed records of Norman Buckley MBE. The great uncle of the group’s managing director Simon Berry, Mr Buckley purchased … [Read more...]
Multiple operator embarks on third refurbishment with Star Pubs & Bars
Warrington based multiple operator Mark Condliffe has taken on his third site with Star Pubs & Bars, The Red Lion in Moore. Star Pubs & Bars is investing £240,000 with Mark and his partner in the project, Neil Roughshedge, in a major upgrade of the pub to create the best outdoor space in the area. Originally a free-trade operator with The 101 Wine Bar in Stockton … [Read more...]
Hotels looking and feeling like McDonald’s, a pattern that can only accelerate
Hotels looking and feeling like McDonald's, a pattern that can only accelerate Not so long ago diners at McDonald's walked up to the counter and ordered, seems like a long time ago now, although of course it’s still possible. The point is that diners visiting McDonald's don’t do this anymore, they order through self-service kiosks. It’s the norm. The advent of … [Read more...]