Soliman joins Arora Hotel’s latest and largest new hotel development from his role as Hotel Manager at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London, bringing with him knowledge of the London market and experience managing a conference, events and leisure product in the capital.
Hotel Indigo Bath to open towards the end of 2016
The 121-room property will be rebranded from two existing hotels and a restaurant all located in a Grade 1 listed historic Georgian building on South Parade.
M by Montcalm Shoreditch to open in London’s Silicon Roundabout
The 18 storey building will be home to 269 stylish rooms, a members club, and 200 person capacity conference rooms.
Otto Steenbeek named new General Manager of Andaz Liverpool Street Hotel
Steenbeek started his career with Hyatt in 1988 and has held GM roles at the Hyatt Regency Kuantan in Malaysia, the Grand Hyatt Amman in Jordan and most recently at Hyatt Regency Mainz in Germany.
Interstate Europe announces four appointments to UK management team
Barry Dawson joins the company as Vice President Hotels Finance; Quentin Neville as Vice President Procurement; Clare Snowdon as IT Director and Caroline Michel as Marketing Director.
Shortage of chefs in the UK
VisitEngland, the country’s national tourist board, has found chefs made up 21% of all skill shortage vacancies for skilled trades, suggesting businesses are struggling to recruit the skilled chefs they need.
Nottingham – Gateway hotel marks DoubleTree’s 25th property in UK
The new hotel houses 105 guestrooms and suites, with 250 parking spaces.
Accor pledges to double apprentices in the UK
Since 2012, Accor has invested over £2.5 million in training and development in the UK, and in addition to the 150 apprentices currently employed, the group offers 300 work placements every year.
Emma Stevenson appointed Director of MICE Sales for HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts
Stevenson will be responsible for securing international meeting RFP’s and increased business from the company’s existing relationships with MICE bookers, agents and online partners; as well as seeking out and building new partnerships.
Radisson Blu to open at Birmingham Airport
The property, featuring 220 guest rooms, is scheduled to open in early 2017, and is Carlson Rezidor’s 15th Radisson Blu in the country.
