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Mario Ovsenjak named General Manager of Manchester’s Hotel Gotham
Mario arrives at Hotel Gotham having worked extensively across the Bespoke Hotels portfolio.
Hotel investors say ‘No’ to UK Brexit
Most fee that the effect on the UK hotel sector would ultimately be neutral but point out concerns over the issue of finding enough staff of the right calibre to operate hotels if immigration were to be severely curtailed.
‘Experience Hunters’ prepared to sacrifice material goods to experience the new and unique
UK research also reveals that more than half (54 percent) of the population have a bucket list, with nearly a quarter (23 percent) aiming to tick theirs off by the time they reach 50.
Nicola Johnson Jumeirah’s new Director of Global Business Development – UK, Ireland and Scandinavia – Leisure
Her most recent post was with Lux* Hotels and Resorts in the UK Global Sales Office, where she was promoted from Sales Executive to Leisure and MICE Sales Manager for the UK, Channel Islands, Holland, Ireland and Scandinavia.
Hyatt Place London Heathrow/Hayes brings brand to UK
Located less than 10 miles from Heathrow Airport, Hyatt Place London Heathrow/Hayes has 170 rooms and Gallery Hosts unique to the Hyatt Place brand who are available 24/7.
‘Book Halal Homes’ launched in London to serve Muslim travellers
The company has plans to establish bases in Dubai and Kuala Lumpur as their ME and SEA hubs by end 2017.
Paul Skinner named Director of Operations at Jumeirah Carlton Tower
Skinner returns to Jumeirah Carlton Tower after a ten year hiatus, having previously been Director of Food and Beverage at the hotel from 2003 to 2006.
Fall in average RevPAR suggests hotel property market has reached a plateau
The UK’s hotel market saw its first decline in average RevPAR (rooms revenue per available room) in four years during the first three months of 2016 adding further fuel to the suggestion that the peak of the hotel property market may have been reached.
What the new National Living Wage means to the UK hospitality industry
To compensate for the wage rising for almost half of their workforce by 2020, employers will almost certainly have to make cut-backs.