Thistle Hotels News
Lone Star to build £1bn Amaris portfolio in UK
Lone Star has revealed plans to bring together 89 UK hotels to form a £1 billion company, trading under the name Amaris. The Dallas-based private equity group will become one of the largest hospitality operators in the UK, but said it hopes to sell or float the new company in the medium term.
Thistle Hotels introduces free Wi-Fi in London properties
Thistle Hotels has announced the successful launch of free, unlimited Wi-Fi across its portfolio of London Hotels. Provided in partnership with BT Wi-Fi, the service will offer first class connectivity to guests, making remote working stress-free and keeping in touch even easier.
Thistle Hotels unveil enhanced website
Thistle Hotels has revealed its new look website. The hotel group has redeveloped the site in superfast HTML5, ensuring time is saved when browsing, booking and even upgrading rooms from desktops, tablets or mobile technology platforms.
Thistle Hotels unveils winter menu
Thistle Hotels is launching its new winter ‘Good Honest Food and Drink’ menu. The new menu includes an extensive choice of dishes, freshly prepared from the finest ingredients. Guests can order from a selection of dishes 24 hours a day either at a table or in the comfort of the hotel room.
Guoman and Thistle Hotels launch mobile site
Guoman and Thistle Hotels has announced the successful launch of its mobile-optimized sites, allowing travellers on-the-go to search and book hotel rooms from their mobile phones. Both mobile sites were created by leading technology platform Usablenet, one of the driving forces behind mobile commerce in UK and Europe.
Thistle Hotels appoints Richard Parker as GM of East Midlands Airport hotel
Thistle Hotels announces the appointment of Richard Parker as General Manager of its East Midlands Airport hotel.
Thistle appoints John Murphy as GM of Thistle Hyde Park
Thistle Hotels announces the appointment of John Murphy as general manager of the Thistle Hyde Park hotel. Also in Europe today, City.Mobi is celebrating the success of its new guide to London.
Thistle Hotels sets example for Scottish careers week
Thistle Hotels staff from across Scotland recently stepped into the classroom to host a series of ‘buddy sessions’ where they provided professional advice to those interested in entering the hospitality industry.
The Parc signs on with Crown Hotels
The Parc by Thistle has announced it will be going into partnership with South Wales-based Crown Hotels and Restaurants.
Thistle Kensington Gardens appoints new General Manager to oversee multi-miIlion pound refurbishment
Thistle Hotels today announces the appointment of Paul Knightley as General Manager of the four star Thistle Kensington Gardens.
Thistle Hotels GM heads home to Newcastle to oversee the groups County Hotel
Thistle Hotels today announces the appointment of Steven Devine as General Manager of the County Hotel, Newcastle, the very same hotel he worked at just a couple of years into his career.
Thistle Glasgow appoints Scotland’s renowned Billy Campbell as Executive Chef
Thistle Hotels today announces the appointment of Billy Campbell as Executive Chef for its centrally-located Glasgow property that has only recently benefited from a £1.2million refurbishment including the restoration of its striking Grand Ballroom; Scotland’s largest.