Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort and Club has announced the appointment of Michelin-starred chef Steve Benjamin as director of culinary and promoted Nicole Encarnacion to executive chef at its Bourbon Steak restaurant in Orange County. The resort said the appointments form part of a wider plan to expand its culinary offering while developing internal talent […]
The Waterside Hotel at West Kilbride has opened the doors to a new 17-bedroom sea-view extension as part of a wider £3m investment programme. The new bedrooms each feature super king-sized beds, bathrooms with walk-in showers, Scottish toiletries. First floor rooms offer sea views through French doors that open onto glass Juliette balconies, while ground-floor […]
The Manor and Ashbury resorts in Devon, one of the largest sport and hospitality complexes in the UK, have been sold to Evergreen Escapes Group for an undisclosed price. Evergreen Escapes Group is a new venture led by hospitality investor Stephen Twiss, formerly chief executive of Lakeshore Leisure Group. The acquisition is the group’s first, […]
The Grade II listed Dover Marina Hotel and Spa has joined Hilton’s Tapestry Collection following a multi-million-pound refurbishment. Located on the seafront overlooking the White Cliffs, the 122-room property is the first Hilton-branded hotel in Dover. According to the group, the restoration has combined Regency architecture with modern interiors. The hotel includes Marco Pierre White’s […]
The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to hold interest rates steady at 4% amid concerns around the recent rise in inflation. At a meeting this week, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted by a majority of 7–2 to maintain the rate, as two members voted to reduce it by 0.25 percentage points, to 3.75%. […]
Murrayshall Country Estate near Perth has launched a collection of luxury accommodation pods as part of the first stage of a £30m redevelopment programme. The new units represent a 50% increase in capacity at the 365-acre estate, which currently offers 40 rooms and suites. Estate managers said the expansion would also create additional jobs in […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has launched a £1m grant scheme to support the development of new hotels and the expansion of existing accommodation across the district. The Hotel Development Grant Scheme, unveiled on 15 September, is intended to address what the council described as a shortage of hotel capacity that has limited growth […]
Bain Capital has agreed to acquire the Pullman Montparnasse hotel in central Paris from property group Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, in partnership with Columbia Threadneedle and QuinSpark Investment Partners for an undisclosed sum. The deal, which was officially signed today (17 September), is among the largest hotel transactions in France and forms part of Bain Capital’s expansion in […]
In a fast-paced, people-driven industry like hospitality, hiring mistakes can be costly. Whether you’re running a hotel, managing a senior living community, or operating a high-volume restaurant, one misstep in your hiring process can mean lower morale, higher turnover, and even lost revenue. Beyond just filling roles, smart hiring builds the foundation for a consistent […]
Leeds Castle in Kent has opened its latest family accommodation, Knights’ Retreat, a collection of eight themed lodges set within the castle’s 500-acre estate. Open year-round, the lodges are designed to “capture the imagination of both children and adults”, drawing inspiration from mythical creatures such as the Basilisk, Minotaur and Gryphon. Each lodge accommodates four […]
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