General manager David MacDonald on the business overhaul that helped to get Galtres Lodge on the map
Michael O’Brien, CEO of Monday Hospitality Group, reveals his plans to make Gilsland Hall a five-star hotel
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Buxton Crescent Hotel in the Peak District opened last year after a challenging development process that dragged on for more than a decade. Thanks to investment from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and other stakeholders keen to restore the historic venue, the hotel finally launched to wide acclaim and marked Ensana Health Spa Hotels' epic debut UK venture. We stop by to check in on business performance
The new site in Staffordshire Moorlands, which comprises a selection of treehouses, lodges, shepherd’s huts and retreats and The Plumicorn restaurant, has seen bookings boom since its launch just two weeks ago, having built strong momentum on Instagram prior to the opening and driving business direct
Building the foundations to a new hotel brand during a pandemic has been a costly, but thorough exercise for Ed Burrows and Charles Randall the founders of Wildhive, a new hospitality venture rooted in nature launching to market this August
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
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
Lead by general manager Sue Williams, the team at the luxury hotel are championing change and focused on constantly evolving the business to promote best practice environmental and social sustainability
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
GM Grant Campbell explains how the London hotel worked towards its December launch, managing staffing levels in the current climate and navigating low occupancy levels
