Articles by Date : February 01 2006 - February 28 2006

Sandals Dunn's River Villagio Golf Resort and Spa, Jamaica
The former Dunn's River resort has had a £14m makeover. It now includes a two-storey lobby, marble baths, personal butlers and a new Red Lane Spa. more
(02 February 2006 00:00)

Four Seasons Hotel, Damascus
Four Seasons' seventh Middle Eastern business. Interiors are inspired by the city's multicultural history, with influences from the Ottomans,.... more
(02 February 2006 00:00)

Hesperia Tower, Barcelona
Designed by the team behind the Pompidou Centre in Paris and the Millennium Dome, the 105m tower hotel offers wireless internet connections and a.... more
(02 February 2006 00:00)

Courtyard by Marriott Moscow City Centre
Courtyard by Marriott's first Muscovite venture offers spectacular views of the Kremlin to the mid-range traveller. Within easy reach of Red Square.... more
(02 February 2006 00:00)

An easy route to 'not very qualified'?
I have been working since September with a group of level 3 candidates on the long-awaited new vocational qualifications. more
(02 February 2006 00:00)

Don't promote more staff turnover
The first tip from Supranational on revitalising your hotel was to "bring in new operations and marketing managers every five years to encourage.... more
(02 February 2006 00:00)

Insurance costs rise and fall in cycles
I read your Infozone article on insurance with interest (Caterer, 26 January, page 64) and feel more qualified than most to comment on this topic. more
(02 February 2006 00:00)

Blackpool '69 reunion
Were you, or do you know someone who was, on the first-ever HND catering and hotel management course at Blackpool College (at the Bispham site) from.... more
(02 February 2006 00:00)

London remains most profitable city to run hotels in
London remains the most profitable city to run hotels within Europe, according to TRI Hospitality Consulting’s latest Europe HotStats survey. more
(01 February 2006 16:00)

Arora Family Trust buys nine airport hotels
Property investment company Arora Family Trust has bought nine hotels from Airport Hotels Unit Trust (AHUT) for more than £300m. more
(01 February 2006 13:44)

Compass admits to serious irregularities in handling of UN contracts
Compass Group has completed its internal investigation into the UN contracts scandal. more
(01 February 2006 12:15)

Travelodge appoints director of sleep
Budget hotel group Travelodge has appointed the world’s first director of sleep for £60,000. more
(01 February 2006 12:05)

Butlins appoints interim marketer
Butlins has appointed Jim Forward as its interim sales and marketing director. more
(01 February 2006 11:01)