A new £1.8m suite for racehorse owners and trainers, which also doubles as a first-class wedding, conference and corporate venue at Thirsk Racecourse, has hosted a perfectly pitched showcasing event. The celebratory evening at the Chestnut Room saw local dignitaries, business leaders and community members attending an evening of music performed
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Hotel industry experts open doors on to new venture
Two Yorkshire hoteliers have opened the doors to a new venture with the launch of their own consultancy business. MATTGRAY Hospitality co-directors’ Graham Usher and Matt Rose will offer the combined experience they have garnered from almost three decades in the industry, to work alongside owners of single venues and those
Conferencing upgrade brings York City Centre hotel to life
One of York’s largest hotels is celebrating the completion of the latest phase in an extensive refurbishment programme. The Park Inn by Radisson York City Centre, which is located on the city’s riverside, has seen its ballroom and conference facilities upgraded to a high standard, including superfast broadband and video conferencing. In
DoubleTree by Hilton York stages cultural breakfast exchange ahead of Chinese New Year
Travel guides firm on road to growth with £325k NPIF investment
A Sheffield company which produces downloadable travel guides has closed a £325,000 funding round from NPIF – Mercia Equity Finance, which is managed by Mercia Fund Managers and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund. Horizon Guides aims to help people enjoy more authentic and memorable travel experiences. From seeing the
The CHS Awards 2019 are now open for entries
The Conference and Hospitality Show (CHS) Awards, which showcase the best of the UK hospitality industry - from hotels and venues to suppliers and buyers, is open for 2019 entries. The CHS Awards, now in its fifth year, recognise and celebrate groups and individuals that don’t normally get an opportunity to
DoubleTree by Hilton York to throw open doors to event organisers
DoubleTree by Hilton York will be hosting a Venue Showcase evening tomorrow for event organisers looking for the perfect “host”. Starting at 6pm and finishing at 8pm, attendees will be treated to reception drinks and nibbles before being taken on a guided tour of the hotel – which is already a popular
Easy friendly relaxed service as DSA tops customer survey
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) came in pole position, topping the table for all participating UK airports in the quarterly Airport Service Quality (ASQ) survey for Q4-2018. Waiting time across the whole of the airport scored above average. Courtesy and helpfulness of the staff received a positive mention; from car park, to
Yorkshire holiday park operator ready for refurbishments with HSBC UK funding
A Yorkshire Holiday Park operator is to refurbish its two holiday parks with the support of a seven-figure funding package from HSBC UK. Park Leisure Marketing, which is headquartered in Hornsea, operates the Beachcomber Holiday Park & Entertainment Centre in Cleethorpes and Longbeach Leisure Park in Hornsea. With HSBC UK’s financial backing,
AccorHotels bolsters Yorkshire presence
AccorHotels has signed five new hotels in Yorkshire in what has been a buoyant few months for the business especially with new hotel signings. MGallery York, Mercure Leeds Centre, Mercure Kenwood Hall and Mercure Tankersley Manor will go through extensive renovations ahead of their opening dates and ibis Budget Sheffield is