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Scott Davidson appointed general manager of Bannatyne hotel in Darlington

Scott DavidsonScott Davidson has moved from Wynyard Hall to become general manager of Dunacan Bannatyne's 60-bedroom hotel in Darlington. Davidson, who joins the four-star Bannatyne hotel upon completion of a major refurbishment of its wedding and function facility...
Posted: 24 February 2012 | 11:23

Simon Hirst leaves Campbell Gray for the Seychelles

Simon HirstThe former right-hand man of hotelier Gordon Campbell Gray has been appointed general manager of Raffles Praslin Seychelles. Simon Hirst has worked with Campbell Gray since 1997, when he was appointed opening general manager of One Aldwych, London.
Posted: 24 February 2012 | 10:33

Hilton Worldwide website to help partner 500 hotels with new restaurants

Hilton Worldwide logoHilton Worldwide has unveiled a strategy to open 500 new restaurants across the globe over the next three years, with more than 100 of those planned for Europe. The company, which currently operates more than 225 hotels across the European region, has launched a new website - hiltonrestaurantconcepts.com.
Posted: 24 February 2012 | 09:41

Robert Quehan joins Macdonald Botley Park hotel as head chef

Robert QuehanRobert Quehan has joined the four-star Macdonald Botley Park hotel, golf & spa near Southampton as head chef. He will work with a team of six, responsible for the hotel's AA rosette fine-dining Winchester Restaurant, event catering, and conference and banqueting suites.
Posted: 24 February 2012 | 08:56

Guoman & Thistle Hotels appoints Jackie Brown director of meeting and event sales

Jackie BrownGuoman & Thistle Hotels has appointed meeting and events expert Jackie Brown, who joins the UK group as director of meeting and event sales. Brown, whose responsibilities include leading key accounts for corporate clients, has over 15 years of experience and previously held a number of senior M&E and other commercial roles...
Posted: 24 February 2012 | 08:55

Edward Shapard appointed general manager of Elbow Beach in Bermuda

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has appointed Edward Shapard as general manager of Elbow Beach in Bermuda. He joins with 14 years of hospitality experience, which includes a number of roles at Mandarin Oriental properties around the world since 2005.
Posted: 24 February 2012 | 08:55

Menuwatch - Thirty Six by Nigel Mendham

Thirty SixNigel Mendham may have moved from the 11-bedroom Samling to the 90-bedroom Dukes hotel, but his menu is still built around the best British ingredients from small artisan suppliers. Janet Harmer reports
Posted: 24 February 2012 | 08:53

Wake-up call – What difference will ASA's TripAdvisor ruling make

Wake-up call ReviewsThe Advertising Standards Agency's findings that the trust­worthiness of TripAdvisor's reviews are misleading has knocked the site's credibility, but does it make any difference to operators? Steve Kuncewicz explains
Posted: 24 February 2012 | 08:34

Bed tax likely to drive away savvy visitors

Already overburdened with punitive red tape and taxes, hoteliers in York are angry that they now may have to impose a £1 per head per night levy upon all guests staying with them in the historic city.
Posted: 24 February 2012 | 08:32

Minute on the Clock – Cesar da Silva

Cesar Da SilvaCesar da Silva, head barman at the Capital hotel, has been honoured as a Keeper of the Quaich. He tells Janie Stamford what it means
Posted: 24 February 2012 | 08:17

Brits Abroad - Morton Johnston

Morton JohnstonMorton Johnston is the general manager of the Leela Goa, a five-star hotel in southern India. He tells Janet Harmer how working abroad has been a series of highs and lows - all which have made him a sharper hotelier
Posted: 24 February 2012 | 08:11

De Vere Village to introduce local ales for all 26 Victory pubs

De Vere Victory pubDe Vere Village is to start offering local real ales in all of its 26 Victory pubs, as well as revamping the menu in March. The hotel chain, where former Malmaison boss Robert Cook recently took over as chief executive, aims to reinforce the artisanal British feel of its pubs in 2012.
Posted: 23 February 2012 | 16:56

Hotelympia 2012 – 20 things you mustn't miss

Hotelympia 2012With hundreds of exhibitors, numerous seminars, conferences, and live displays, there's a bewildering amount going on at Hotelympia 2012. To help you sort the best from the rest we've compiled 20 things you can't afford to miss.
Posted: 23 February 2012 | 14:38

Accor announces Thomas Dubaere as new managing director for UK and Ireland

Thomas DubaereAccor has appointed Thomas Dubaere - a stalwart with the company for 22 years - as managing director for UK and Ireland. Most recently, since 2010, Dubaere has held the position of managing director of budget brands for Accor UK and Ireland.
Posted: 23 February 2012 | 12:29

Staybridge Suites hotel in Newcastle up for sale

The Staybridge Suites hotel in Newcastle is up for sale for £12.5m after Zolfo Cooper, the administrator of Trinity Hotels (Newcastle) appointed DTZ to market it...
Posted: 23 February 2012 | 09:40

PWC predicts record year for both London and regional hotels in 2012

A new report by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) has predicted that 2012 will see record occupancy levels for hotels in both London and the regions. PWC said it also expected the regions to enjoy a "brighter" time in 2013, although London could suffer a mild post-Olympic hangover...
Posted: 23 February 2012 | 00:05

Organisers will book smaller and more frequent events in 2012, according to Venue Reservations

Venue Reservations teamTwo-thirds of event organisers will be booking smaller and more frequent events in 2012, according to a survey by Venue Reservations, part of Crown Group. The research also found that more events are expected to be held outside of London this year
Posted: 22 February 2012 | 15:26

Millennium & Copthorne enjoys 50% rise in pre-tax profits

Millennium & Copthorne logoMillennium & Copthorne Hotels posted a record year of results in 2011, with profits before tax rising by 50.3% to £193.3m. Highlights of the year included overall revenue per available room (revpar) increasing globally by 5.8% - primarily driven by an increase in room rate - with London revpar increasing 8.8% to £97.92 (2010: £90.02).
Posted: 22 February 2012 | 12:55

Wellocks open day to bring together more than 60 European suppliers

Wellocks logoFresh and dried goods supplier Wellocks is holding an open day at its warehouse in Nelson, Lancashire, next month. Run in association with Caterer and Hotelkeeper, the open day, entitled "The Perfect Ingredient Show 2012", will take place on Tuesday 20 March and will showcase the produce and products of more than 60 suppliers from all over Europe.
Posted: 22 February 2012 | 09:59

IHG to launch training academy and create 3,000 jobs

InterContinental Hotels Groups (IHG) is to launch a hospitality training academy in London and create nearly 3,000 news jobs across the UK over the next three years. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, who attended the launch of the IHG Academy programme...
Posted: 22 February 2012 | 09:49

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