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Splendid Hospitality Group Appoints Philip Bolson as General Manager for the Grand Hotel & Spa, York
The Grand Hotel & Spa, York | May 4, 2017
Splendid Hospitality Group (SHG) has appointed Philip Bolson as General Manager for The Grand Hotel & Spa, York's only 5-star hotel. Philip steps in at a pivotal time as this much-loved iconic hotel enters the final stages of a major £15 million redevelopment which will include new restaurant concepts and additional bedrooms. Stuart Bailey, CEO of Splendid Hospitality Group said: "We are thrilled that Philip is joining The Grand Hotel & Spa team. With the hotel's exciting redevelopment project in full swing it is perfect timing for him to take the reins. Philip has superb operational skills which are ideal for launching an...
Splendid Hospitality Group Appoints Lynsay Findlay as General Manager for Hotel Indigo Edinburgh
Splendid Hospitality Group | December 13, 2016
Splendid Hospitality Group has appointed Lynsay Findlay as General Manager of Hotel Indigo Edinburgh. Lynsay is a long-standing member of the Splendid family, having worked at the group's Holiday Inn Express Glenrothes for the past 15 years. Combine this with her HNC in Travel & Tourism from Fife College and Lynsay is bringing a wealth of experience to the role. Born and bred in Scotland, Lynsay's role will be to manage the day to day running and operations for the 60-bedroom boutique Hotel Indigo Edinburgh at 51 – 59 York Place. Sharon Stuart, Cluster Sales Manager at Splendid Hospitality Group says: "Having lived and breathe...
Splendid Hospitality Group Acquires Accor-Branded Ibis York Centre Hotel, UK
Splendid Hospitality Group | July 25, 2016
The Splendid Hospitality Group strengthens its presence in York with the acquisition of the Ibis York Centre hotel. Stuart Bailey, CEO for the Splendid Hospitality Group says: "This is a strategic acquisition for Splendid Hospitality and an ideal fit for our expanding regional portfolio with three existing hotels in York. The Ibis York Centre hotel boasts one of the most central locations in York making it equally suitable for both the business and leisure travelers. Ibis belongs to the Accor brand portfolio and we are pleased to further enhance our partnership with Accor." Located at the gates of the city walls, the hotel is within wal...
Splendid Hospitality Group Names Andrew Kendrick as Regional Operations Manager
Splendid Hospitality Group | July 18, 2016
Splendid Hospitality Group appoints Andrew Kendrick as Regional Operations Manager. Bringing with him almost ten years of experience Andrew will be in charge of seven of the group's hotels such as independent New Ellington Leeds as well as established brands including Hotel Indigo and Holiday Inn Express. Andrew Kendrick, Regional Operations Manager for the Splendid Hospitality Group says: "I am excited about my new role with Splendid Hospitality which offers the opportunity to work across a diverse range of hotels, both branded and independent. I will be working with the team to ensure a high level of customer service is delivered at a...
Mr Shiraz Boghani, Chairman of Splendid Hospitality Group, Awarded Hotelier of the Year at the Asian Business Awards 2016
Splendid Hospitality Group | March 30, 2016
Mr Shiraz Boghani, Chairman of Splendid Hospitality Group, was recently honoured at the Asian Business Awards 2016, when he received the 'Hotelier of the Year' award. Mr Boghani has been in the hospitality industry for over 30 years and currently owns and manages 19 trading hotels in the UK. A dynamic entrepreneur and a qualified Chartered Accountant with a passion for the hotel sector, Mr Boghani was one of the first hoteliers to introduce limited service branded hotels to London in the 1990s. His most recent and exciting project includes the development and launch of the stylish £121m Hilton London Bankside, located in London's ...
Splendid Hospitality Group Appoints Karen Johnston as General Manager for the Hotel Indigo Edinburgh
Splendid Hospitality Group | February 24, 2016
Splendid Hospitality Group names Karen Johnston as General Manager of Hotel Indigo Edinburgh. Joining from the Mercure Hotel, Perth, Karen brings with her over 24 years of experience and will be focusing on delivering outstanding service to all their guests and introducing some new & interesting food and drink concepts. Karen Johnston, General Manager for Hotel Indigo Edinburgh says:" I am thrilled to be working at the Hotel Indigo Edinburgh, located right in the heart of the Scottish capital. It is an exciting time for the hotel as we work on enhancing guests' experiences, so watch this space." Philip Bolson, Operations Director, S...
Splendid Hospitality Group Acquires the Mercure Bristol Brigstow Hotel in Southwest England
Splendid Hospitality Group | February 8, 2016
The Splendid Hospitality Group has acquired its first property in the South West - the Mercure Bristol Brigstow Hotel. Stuart Bailey, CEO for Splendid Hospitality says: "We are excited to make our mark in Bristol with the purchase of the Mercure Bristol Brigstow Hotel, especially given its unbeatable historic waterfront location. The hotel will continue trading as a Mercure under a franchise agreement with Accor. This is our first property with Accor and we look forward to a strong and successful partnership with them." Will Duffey, Executive Vice President in JLL's Hotels & Hospitality group noted: "The sale of the Mercure Brigstow...
Splendid Hospitality Group Acquires the New Ellington Leeds in the UK
Splendid Hospitality Group | January 4, 2016
January 4, 2016 - The Splendid Hospitality Group has started 2016 by adding the hip boutique hotel the New Ellington Leeds to its growing portfolio. Stuart Bailey, CEO for the Splendid Hospitality Group says: "We are delighted to acquire the New Ellington Hotel which enhances our existing collection, giving us a stronger accommodation proposition in the region. This boutique hotel is ideally located for both the business and leisure traveller and we look forward to welcoming guests to the hotel." Located in the heart of Leeds financial district, the hotel is named after the Duke of Ellington who played at the Leeds music festi...
