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‘Discordant’ performance at UK hotels continues

30 December 2019 by Katherine Price

Revenue growth hasn’t been an issue for UK hoteliers this year, but driving profit has been a frustration, according to hotel market analysis service HotStats.

Minute on the clock: MasterChef: The Professionals finalist Olivia Burt

30 December 2019 by Katherine Price

Olivia Burt was one of the final three contenders in BBC TV’s MasterChef: The Professionals. The 24-year-old sous chef at Claridge’s hotel in London’s Mayfair tells Katherine Price how dedication is the key to success

Thomas by Tom Simmons to open in Cardiff next year

Thomas by Tom Simmons to open in Cardiff next year

30 December 2019 by Katherine Price

Lord and Lady Northampton to relaunch estate coaching inn as wellbeing-focused hotel

20 December 2019 by Katherine Price

Klaus Kabelitz to join the Biltmore from the Belmond Cadogan

Klaus Kabelitz to join the Biltmore from the Belmond Cadogan

20 December 2019 by Katherine Price

Whitbread wins appeal for Marylebone Hub by Premier Inn hotel

Whitbread wins appeal for Marylebone Hub by Premier Inn hotel

19 December 2019 by Katherine Price

Hotel plans for former TfL headquarters

Hotel plans for former TfL headquarters

19 December 2019 by Katherine Price

Plans to transform the former Transport for London (TfL) headquarters above St James’s Park station into[...]

Caravan to take over the Savoy’s Melba café

Caravan to take over the Savoy’s Melba café

19 December 2019 by Katherine Price

The Savoy’s Melba café is to relaunch as a Caravan-branded outlet in the new year, The[...]

Three of Carlauren Group's Heritage hotels to close after group falls into administration

Three of Carlauren Group's Heritage hotels to close after group falls into administration

19 December 2019 by Katherine Price

Three of the Carlauren Group's Heritage hotels are to close following the appointment of administrators.

Francisco Macedo to replace Kevin Brooke as Cliveden general manager

Francisco Macedo to replace Kevin Brooke as Cliveden general manager

18 December 2019 by Katherine Price

Francisco Macedo has been promoted to the role of general manager at Cliveden following the departure[...]

Palé Hall to undergo refurbishment and launch new guest houses

Palé Hall is due to undergo a refurbishment which will add around four bedrooms onto the property, reimagine the bar and restaurant area and add four new guesthouses to the estate."

18 December 2019 by Katherine Price

Six Senses to make UK debut with London hotel in 2023

Six Senses to make UK debut with London hotel in 2023

18 December 2019

by Katherine Price

The UK’s first Six Senses hotel is to debut at the former Whiteleys department store in London’s Bayswater in 2023.

Tobias Brauweiler appointed group sommelier at Hakkasan Group

Tobias Brauweiler appointed group sommelier at Hakkasan Group

17 December 2019

by Katherine Price

Hakkasan Group has announced the promotion of Tobias Brauweiler to group sommelier, replacing Christine Parkinson, who left the role of group head of wine earlier this year.

Marco Pierre White’s life to be made into a film

Marco Pierre White’s life to be made into a film

17 December 2019 by Katherine Price

Marco Pierre White has reportedly signed a deal that will see Hollywood actor Russell Crowe write,[...]

Accor disposes Orbis and restructures Mövenpick to become fully asset-light

Accor disposes Orbis and restructures Mövenpick to become fully asset-light

17 December 2019 by Katherine Price

Accor has announced the disposal of its stake in hotel operating company Orbis to AccorInvest for[...]

Azzurri Group reports 7% increase in total sales

Azzurri Group reports 7% increase in total sales

17 December 2019 by Katherine Price

The Azzurri Group – which operates brands including Ask Italian, Zizzi, Radio Alice and Coco di[...]

SBE boss reveals UK brand expansion and investment plans

13 December 2019 by Katherine Price

Sam Nazarian, founder and chief executive of SBE Entertainment Group, has said the group remains committed[...]

Blakes hotel appoints new general manager

Stefano Squecco has been appointed general manager at Blakes hotel in London, having previously been deputy general manager at the Exclusive Collection’s Pennyhill Park hotel in Surrey."

13 December 2019 by Katherine Price

Revelations: Scott Smith, Sugar Boat

13 December 2019

by Katherine Price

Scott Smith, head chef, Sugar Boat, Helensburgh shares his likes and dislikes...

Oyo appoints new UK boss

Oyo appoints new UK boss

13 December 2019

by Katherine Price

Indian hotel group Oyo has appointed Rishabh Gupta as its new head of UK business, succeeding Jeremy Sanders, who is leaving Oyo to spend more time with his family.

Jacobs Media is honoured to be the recipient of the 2020 Queen's Award for Enterprise.

The highest official awards for UK businesses since being established by royal warrant in 1965. Read more.

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