Redefine|BDL Hotels has announced that they will take over the management of a of 26 four-star luxury hotel portfolio on behalf of new owners, real estate investment company, Aprirose. The 26 hotels, which have an annual turnover of more than £190 million, were acquired by Aprirose from QHotels in a £525 million deal. The contract represents the continuation of a successful … [Read more...]
YOTEL secures $250m investment from Starwood Capital Group
YOTEL has announced that a fund affiliated with Starwood Capital Group (“Starwood”), a leading global private investment firm, has committed to making a strategic investment of $250 million in YOTEL, including acquiring a 30 percent stake in the company and investing in real estate acquisitions for new build, hotel conversion and adaptive reuse properties as YOTEL expands its … [Read more...]
Diwali, Indian Spices and The Drinks to choose?
Who better to ask than 15 year proprietor/chef of Chelsea’s The Painted Heron Indian restaurant, Yogesh Datta. The Painted Heron was opened in 2002 when Fine Indian dining was but a twinkle in the eye of the tiger. Yogesh Datta talks about the history of Indian food and drinks in the UK from a Chelsea and Indian perspective and his latest Diwali offer. Wine is not a … [Read more...]
Shortlist announced for Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards
More than 50 tourism businesses have taken a step nearer being crowned the best in the Highlands and Islands after being named as finalists in the industry’s annual ‘Oscars’ today. Competition to win a coveted Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards (HITA) trophy has reached an unprecedented level with entries and nominations this year surpassing previous record-breaking … [Read more...]
Malmaison Oxford welcomes new General Manager, Racheal Bird
Boutique hotel brand Malmaison announces the appointment of Racheal Bird as General Manager of Malmaison Oxford Racheal has over 20 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, most recently as General Manager at Malmaison Cheltenham. Prior to joining Malmaison she was Revenue Manager at the hotel when it was the Montpellier Chapter Hotel before being promoted to Hotel … [Read more...]