The world of hotel franchising….
By Faris Satli, Business Development Director – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia & Bahrain, July 2024 The hotel business industry is in increasing demand with more hotel properties added year after year reaching nearly 187,000 properties globally according to the STR report dated June 2023. This is despite the fact of financial crises, pandemics, and geopolitical […]
Building A High-Performance F&B Team: Recruitment, Training and Retention Strategies
By Chris Martha, VP of Food & Beverage, July 2024 Recruiting Top Talent The first step towards success lies in attracting the proper talent for the job—whether directors, servers, food runners, banquet and catering staff, etc. The F&B realm is highly competitive; top organizations seek individuals who embody key qualities like strong communication skills, self-motivation, […]
VALOR HOSPITALITY PARTNERS APPOINTS GENERAL MANAGER FOR 5-STAR SEATON HOUSE, AHEAD OF 2025 OPENING
Michael Davern, who delivered and hosted Ireland’s first ever Ryder Cup while at the K Club Golf resort, has been appointed as General Manager to lead the team at Seaton House in St Andrews. Dating back to 1864, Seaton House, which overlooks the first tee of the town’s iconic Old Course, was once known as […]
Valor Hospitality Celebrates a Decade of Growth in the UK
Industry-leading management company, Valor Hospitality, is celebrating a decade of continuous growth and award-winning hospitality, as it marks its 10-year anniversary of operating in the UK. Established by global co-founders Euan McGlashan and Steve Cesinger, Valor initially launched onto the UK hospitality scene by taking on an underperforming portfolio of IHG branded hotels. Brian McCarthy […]
Valor Hospitality expands its management portfolio in East Africa
Global leader in integrated hotel management and operations solutions, Valor Hospitality, has cemented its expansion in East Africa with the announcement of the signings of two new developments: the TUI Blue Watamu Hotel in Kenya and Zanzibar’s first Canopy by Hilton. “The addition of these new properties in East Africa signifies a robust part of […]
Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh unveils brand new lounge and grill
Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh, managed by global hotel management company, Valor Hospitality, has unveiled its brand-new restaurant and bar concept, 1802 Lounge & Grill. Named after the year the hotel was first built, the new eatery will open its doors on Monday 13th May, and will be closely followed by the 1802 Terrace, an accompanying […]
Valor Hospitality has been named by the Sunday Times as one of the top 10 best places to work in the UK in the very big organisations category!
The prestigious Sunday Times list recognises organisations from all sectors that have high levels of employee satisfaction and wellbeing and scored highly for their culture, leadership and employee engagement. Valor was also highly commended in the spotlight category ‘best place to work for disabled employees.’ In a WorkL survey of 2,731 Hotelitarians, Valor was benchmarked […]
Valor Hospitality Partners Opens Cloudland at McLemore Resort Lookout Mountain, Curio by Hilton
The Stunning Mountain Top Project is the Global Hospitality Management Organization’s Second Large- Scale North American Resort Property ATLANTA, May 7, 2024 – Leading global hospitality management organization, Valor Hospitality Partners, announced the grand opening of Cloudland at McLemore Resort Lookout Mountain, Curio by Hilton, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion and a […]
Valor Hospitality Partners Expands Southeastern Presence with Management Acquisition at DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Huntsville South
The Hilton property will offer premium location and amenities for travelers and locals in Northern Alabama ATLANTA, April 23, 2024 – Valor Hospitality Partners continues to expand its North American portfolio through a recent management acquisition with DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Huntsville South in Huntsville, Alabama. With extensive hotel management experience in the southeastern […]