In an exclusive interview, Bespoke Hotels’ Robin Sheppard and Mike Rothwell discuss how best to maximise space whilst generating a profit this summer, the continued importance of cashflow for survival and why now is not the time to get complacent
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In May, the Cutmore-Scott family opened the doors to their first boutique hotel in Norfolk, in a change of pace from running their successful portfolio of wedding venues across the country
Guest brothers Tristan, Tom and James reveal how they plan to embark on a rapid expansion strategy following the acquisition of three hotels and the launch of the Guesthouse brand to the public, with industry stalwart Diego Masciaga supporting the growth in a consultancy role to sprinkle a bit of Masciaga magic on operations
Bringing together players from across the sector, the Zero Carbon Forum is the principal collaboration to set industry targets and define and implement a roadmap to lead the hospitality sector to net zero
We learn which piece of advice Sam Goss will never forget, his biggest service bugbear and his frustration at the constant national shortage of teaspoons
Hotels and restaurants in Jersey have been open since February 25 when a second Covid-19 circuit breaker ended. Now managing director at The Atlantic Jersey, Patrick Burke, is preparing to welcome UK visitors when borders open on April 26 and after a recruitment drive, is ready and raring to go
Karim Kassam is the owner of ZIZ Properties, the company spearheading the £20m transformation of Horwood House. The former De Vere Horwood Estate is to relaunch on May 17 as a four-star independent hotel after a
General manager at Gidleigh Park, Simon Franks on his career highlights, the company he admires and three dream dinner guests
We speak to Paul about how the hotel has adapted during Covid-19, pivoted operations to cope without its usual influx of international guests and prepared for the launch of The Endeavour
Former managing director at Llangoed Hall, Calum Milne is recovering from cancer that has left him deaf and forced him to discover new ways of working. Here he explains how the industry needs to focus on making it more of a level-playing field for less-able people looking for work
