Macdonald Hotels and Resorts has reported a 10% rise in coffee sales across its 32 UK sites over the past year. The hospitality group said it prepared more than 737,000 cups of coffee in the 12 months to September, reflecting the growing popularity of flat whites, cappuccinos and espressos among guests. Founded in 1990, Macdonald […]
Eastwood Park, a Grade II listed country house hotel and events venue near Wotton-under-Edge in Gloucestershire, has been brought to market with a £6m freehold asking price. The property includes 71 ensuite bedrooms, eight conference and meeting rooms with capacity for up to 150 delegates, and extensive private grounds used for outdoor activities such as […]
Hospitality Industry Trust (HIT) Scotland has appointed Dave Allen as programme director of its new executive and leadership development programmes. The national charity said the initiative is designed to strengthen leadership skills, operational performance and strategic planning among senior hospitality executives. It aims to prepare the sector for future challenges and opportunities. The programmes will […]
The hospitality industry is facing a paradox. Corporate layoffs across many sectors have created one of the deepest talent pools in years, yet hotels, restaurants, resorts, and clubs still struggle with burnout, high turnover, and understaffed teams. Every missed shift or resignation impacts profitability, leading to higher overtime costs, stressed managers, and service lapses that […]
McKeever Hotels has named Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke (NICHS) as its charity partner for the year ahead, with fundraising activities to run across its six properties. The family-owned group will collect donations and host events at the Dunadry Hotel and Gardens, Dunsilly Hotel, Corr’s Corner Hotel, Adair Arms, The Lodge Hotel and the […]
The Clarion Charlecote Pheasant Hotel in Warwickshire has announced the appointment of Lee Goodman as general manager. The hotel said he brings “considerable experience” to the role with 20 years in the hospitality sector. Goodman previously led properties such as three locations for Chef and Brewer in Kenilworth and Knowle, the Cube Hotel in Birmingham, […]
Lifestyle hospitality brand Aethos has appointed Lily Wecker as chief executive officer as it prepares for international growth. Wecker, who took up the role on 1 October, joins the group following senior positions at Mandarin Oriental and private equity firm Zetland Capital. She will oversee Aethos’s expansion across Europe, the Americas and Asia. The appointment […]
A&O Hostels, has announced the acquisition of the former DoubleTree by Hilton, Docklands Riverside for an undisclosed fee, marking the opening of its first London property and its third in the UK. The new A&O London Docklands Riverside will operate as a hotel, demonstrating the hostel group’s expansion in the hospitality industry. The new venue […]
Hotel occupancy in the UK held strong in August, despite rising staff costs affecting profitability, according to the latest RSM Hotels Tracker. The data, compiled and produced by Hotstats and analysed by RSM UK, showed that occupancy of UK hotels increased from 81.4% to 82.1% in August year-on-year, and rose slightly from 84.2% to 84.5% […]
Balfour Hospitality has confirmed the sale of its Hush Heath Inns portfolio, the five-pub joint venture it established with Stonegate Pub Company in 2017. The pubs, including The Falcon Hotel in Painswick, The Woolpack in Tenterden, The Ship in Rye, The Swan in Forest Row and The Windmill in Hollingbourne, will now be fully owned […]
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