Valor Hospitality make strategic investments to build on award-winning culture
Global hotel management company, Valor Hospitality has made several strategic investments into its people-focused culture, welcoming Gary Mitchell, who has been appointed as Organisational Development Director, and adopting employee communications platform, Workvivo, to further engage team members. In the newly created role, Gary will be responsible for developing leadership programmes to future proof the organisation, […]
Greening The Supply Chain: How to Make Simple & Impactful Changes for The Planet
By Robert Stoney, Director of Sustainability & Environmental Development While it can be easy to get bogged down in the seemingly countless changes that can be made, it’s best to take small and simple steps towards making a positive impact yet remaining mindful of the increasing urgency to mitigate the effects of climate change. In […]
Valor Hospitality appoints Energy Manager as it puts sustainability at the core of its 2023 ethos
March 2023 – The hotel management company, Valor Hospitality, has appointed Lee Pickersgill as the organisation’s first-ever Energy Manager, focusing on the reduction of energy throughout its UK portfolio, as it sets out its ambition to become the leading hospitality company for sustainability. The role has been introduced in response to rising fuel costs and […]
Valor Hospitality appoints talent director to lead 2023 recruitment strategy
January 2023 – Global hotel management company, Valor Hospitality, is focusing on continuing to build its employer brand in 2023 with the appointment of new resourcing and talent director, Ben Gabbitas. With talent attraction, talent development and retention of talent at the core of his role, Ben will develop recruitment strategies along with recruitment-based technologies, […]
Company Leverages Leadership Program To Build Emotional, Social Intelligence
By Dana Miller, CoStar/Hotel News Now Nearly every industry across the globe is feeling pinched by the staffing crisis. Employers are not only struggling to find available talent, they’re also falling behind on training them, according to Valor Hospitality Partners Global Partner and CEO Euan McGlashan. “Right now, I fear … we’re probably in the […]
Mental Health Matters
At Valor, our PEOPLE FIRST approach centres around the belief that our team members are instrumental to who we are and what we do. We are committed to their Mental Health & Wellbeing by ensuring our work practices, the work environment and our workplace culture will add value to, enhance and protect their overall health and […]
Valor Hospitality’s Predictions for the Hospitality Industry in 2021
Many changes are around the corner for the upcoming year, especially for the hospitality industry. Between the optimism about a COVID-19 vaccine and fluctuations in the marketplace, it’s difficult to gauge how the cards will unfold next year. As a leader in the industry, Valor Hospitality Partners got together with our CEO, Euan McGlashan, to […]
Rethinking Hotel Operations Post-Pandemic
As guests return, hotels are facing new challenges. Guests have different priorities and expectations for their stay, and hotels might continue to see low levels of occupancy as the hospitality industry continues its post-pandemic recovery. This new situation requires a plan that encompasses cleanliness and a new guest experience based on different segments. Staff and […]
A New Era of Smart Hotels
As smart technology takes hold in our homes, we become accustomed to remotely controlling our home’s air temperature, lighting, security systems, and entertainment through mobile devices. This has allowed a seamless transition to smart hotel technologies. Hotels have always tried to reproduce what we have come to expect at home – and then enhance it. […]