SPR Redfire Limited has acquired the Apple Tree Hotel near Nether Stowey in Somerset for an undisclosed sum, with plans to provide accommodation for workers at Hinkley Point C nuclear power station. The property was sold by Simon and Gillian Brice, who had owned the property since 2001 after they decided to retire. The hotel […]
Hastings Hotels has appointed executive head chef Damian Tumilty to lead the kitchen at the Europa Hotel, in addition to his existing role at the five-star Grand Central Hotel in Belfast. Tumilty, who has more than 25 years’ culinary experience, will now oversee teams totalling over 50 kitchen staff across both hotels. He has led […]
Hand Picked Hotels has named Olivia Peach as general manager of New Hall Hotel and Spa in Sutton Coldfield. Peach began her career with the group as a spa therapist at New Hall in 2006, aged 18. Her appointment marks the culmination of nearly two decades with the company and reflects its commitment to developing […]
Fortress Investment Group is reportedly eyeing a takeover of both Malmaison and Hotel du Vin. According to Sky News, the owner of Loungers is amongst the parties considering offers for both hotel chains, which are part of the same ownership structure. The group trades from 37 hotels in 27 UK cities, with the portfolio split […]
Every hospitality professional knows that the quality of your team directly impacts your bottom line. Yet hiring in hospitality remains one of the biggest ongoing challenges, whether you’re running a hotel or restaurant, managing a country club, or operating a winery. Enter: the hospitality recruitment agency. While some may view partnering with an external recruiter […]
Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort in Wiltshire has appointed two new senior managers as it looks to strengthen its guest experience. Pippa Hartwell joins as spa and wellness manager, bringing more than 30 years’ experience from roles at Stoke Park, Chewton Glen, the Celtic Manor Resort and Bishopstrow Hotel and Spa. She will lead […]
UAE-headquartered Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the alliance of independent hotel brands, has announced three appointments to strengthen its leadership team. Katharina Dein has been promoted to VP Commercial, Jelena Kezika to VP Strategy, and Andrea Krenn takes on the new role of senior VP Communications. Katharina Dein was the first member of the GHA Commercial […]
The Daffodil Hotel and Spa in Grasmere has reappointed Andrew MacKay as general manager as part of a relaunch of its wedding offering. MacKay has returned to the four-star hotel a decade after first holding the role. He is known locally and has previously worked at a number of country house hotels in Cumbria and […]
EasyHotel has unveiled the results of a £1m refurbishment for its hotel in Paddington, with 47 refreshed and enhanced rooms, as well as a transformed reception area. The new rooms now feature a low-carbon room design, as well as the brand’s signature four-star style mattresses, enhanced soundproofing, and wi-fi. EasyHotel said the rooms have all […]
A Victorian farmhouse bed and breakfast on the Sissinghurst Castle estate in Kent has been brought to market with a leasehold asking price of £150k. Sissinghurst Castle Farmhouse, a nine-bedroom guesthouse and events venue, sits within the 450-acre estate owned by the National Trust, about 50 metres from the gardens of Sissinghurst Castle near Cranbrook. […]
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