Arora Group has announced that it has appointed Sanjay Arora as Group Strategy Director. Sanjay joins from within the group, having previously held the position of Director, overseeing all new acquisitions and hotel developments for the group. Sanjay began his career in Corporate Finance at KPMG in 2013. He holds an MBA from Regents Business School in London and a degree in … [Read more...]
Millennium & Copthorne announce Brexit workforce woes and profits down, a sign of things to come…
Forecasting the potential negative implications of Brexit has indulged many. As we move ever closer to the 29th March exit date, we are starting to see financial reporting from hospitality businesses that unfortunately fulfil those forecasts. Millennium & Copthorne Hotels said last Friday when announcing their annual results that profits were down and that the UK’s … [Read more...]
The challenging implications of a no-deal Brexit for Hospitality
Just under a thousand, or to be precise 968 ‘days ago’, the UK referendum to stay or leave the EU resulted in a decision to leave, by a margin of 52% to 48%. The number of ‘days ago’ is stressed here as this needs to be considered against there now being less than 42 days until the 29th March 2019, the leave date. Brexit CountdownCountdown Put in percentage terms, the … [Read more...]
Lake District hotel goes ‘quackers’ with duck herding for guests
A Lake District hotel venue has teamed up with a local farming couple to give their guests the opportunity to participate in the unusual pastime of duck herding. The Wild Boar Inn Grill & Smokehouse at Crook near Windermere is working with Al and Chris Bradley from Crosthwaite to offer duck herding and sheepdog training courses and add a bit of hilarity to group stays at … [Read more...]
IHG® Welcomes Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas to its Family of Brands
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has welcomed a new family member to its portfolio of brands, with the acquisition of Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas. Six Senses is renowned for its focus on wellness and sustainability, with each hotel and resort set in locations of incredible natural beauty that will stop you in your tracks, … [Read more...]