AccorHotels today announced that it has signed an agreement with a consortium of 15 banks for a new €1.2bn Revolving Credit Facility, which margin will be notably dependent on the Group’s performance in terms of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG). The new facility has a five-year tenor with two one-year extension options to be exercised in 2019 and 2020. It replaces … [Read more...]
Hand Picked Hotels focus on food with the appointment of Graeme Nesbitt
Independent country house hotel group, Hand Picked Hotels, has appointed Graeme Nesbitt as Director of Food & Beverage in a newly-created role within the senior management team. Graeme will provide strategic leadership and oversee all food and beverage operations across the group, which includes 20 restaurants, many of which have either 2 or 3 AA Rosettes. Working … [Read more...]
Travelodge launches new look ‘budget chic’ hotel format ‘Travelodge Plus’
Today, Travelodge announces the launch of its new hotel format – “Travelodge Plus” This new hotel format is designed around the needs of the budget traveller who wants that little bit more style and choice. Travelodge Plus hotels will offer a distinctive choice of rooms as well as a new style Bar Café with touches to make it easier to work and relax outside the … [Read more...]
Flourish Food Solutions appointed to run F&B offering at Wychnor Park & Thurnham Hall Hotels
Flourish Food Solutions, the food service provider from Acorn Award-winning chef Ian Boden, has been appointed to handle the full F&B offering at Diamond Resorts properties Wychnor Park and Thurnham Hall. Responsible for all food and beverage in the restaurant and bar areas as well as catering for events and weddings, Flourish Food Solutions has appointed Head Chefs to … [Read more...]
Andreas Rosendal, appointed as Marchesi Mazzei Wine Ambassador
Andreas Rosendal, Director of Wines at luxury boutique hotel Flemings Mayfair, has been appointed as an ambassador for the 15th century historical Italian winemaker, Marchesi Mazzei. The relationship, the first of its kind for one of Tuscany’s oldest winemakers, further strengthens the wine offering at the hotel’s restaurant Ormer Mayfair with Marchesi Mazzei supplying Ormer … [Read more...]