Village Hotel Club today reveals its aggressive expansion plans. The hotel chain, which currently has 29 hotels across the UK, plans to open five hotels over the next two years, with a further fifteen sites planned by 2026. The hotel group’s research has indicated that there are over 100 potential Village Hotel locations across the U.K. Executive Chairman Gary Davis reveals … [Read more...]
Arbor City Hotel London acquired by Dominvs Group to rebrand to Hampton by Hilton
Dominvs Group has acquired Arbor City Hotel in Central London to add to its UK hospitality portfolio. Arbor City, located at 12-20 Osborn Street, London E1 is a 4-star hotel comprising 115 rooms and suites, with meeting and events space including a cinema room and a large function room. Dominvs Group is partnering with Hilton Worldwide to rebrand Arbor City to a Hampton by … [Read more...]
Carluccio’s adds depth to customer experience through senior team appoinments
Carluccio’s announces two new appointments as it continues to strengthen its senior management team to support the brand’s ‘Fresca’ transformation programme. Bruce Craig, previously Head of IT Operations at The Restaurant Group has started in the newly created role of IT Director, responsible for leveraging technology to enhance the customer experience and improve processes. … [Read more...]
What have the immigrants ever done for hospitality?
In The Life of Brian when John Cleese as leader of The People's Front of Judea asks a meeting of fellow rebels, “what have the Roman’s ever done for us?” His question brings answers he was not looking for; the video below sheds some light on what the Romans did indeed do for them. Like us we hope you find it irony personified, it also lends itself we think to asking a … [Read more...]
Beat the January blues: barre & brunch at Orrery
To beat the blues this January, Orrery, the French restaurant in the heart of Marylebone, will be hosting 'Barre & Brunch,’ a series of brunches every Sunday, with an Xtend Barre class followed by brunch and a goal setting masterclass from the luxury athletic wear brand lululemon. Guests will step into an hour-long Xtend Barre class at boutique fitness studio, Xtend … [Read more...]