Trump ’ s Turnberry hotel wins ‘ Scottish Hotel of the Year ’
Stuart Geddes promoted to GM of The Goring
Bournemouth hoteliers launch legal challenge against £ 70m hotel development
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AWARDS
Trump ’ s Turnberry hotel wins ‘ Scottish Hotel of the Year ’
Donald Trump ’ s Turnberry Hotel has been named as the Scottish Hotel of the Year with special praise attributed to the renovation of the hotel and its golf courses .
The Trump Turnberry claimed the top award at the Scottish Hotel Awards 2018 , four years after Trump acquired the hotel .
A review of the Turnberry conducted by the Scottish Hotel Awards states : “ Trump Turnberry is a genuinely iconic venue that offers everything you need for a journey of unbridled luxury , a jewel in the crown that is Scotland ’ s west coast . Great sport , supreme comfort and unbridled luxury combine to make this a must-visit destination ”.
The award comes only two years after Trump declared that he “ took one of the great assets of Scotland and took it to a level it ’ s never seen ”.
The redesign of the hotel ’ s golf courses came in for special praise with one judge commenting on how heavily involved Trump was in the work .
A judge said : “ Donald Trump , a keen and quite talented player himself , was heavily involved in the redesign work . He worked closely with Martin Ebert and spent many full days on the course with the redesign team .
“ A new halfway house on the Ailsa course [ which ] has been created in the famous Turnberry lighthouse must rank among the most spectacular of any of the world ’ s golf course mid-round watering holes .
“ It almost goes without saying that the condition of the Turnberry courses cannot be faulted . On the day of my inspection , after a long spell of bitterly cold weather , the course was immaculate and would have been capable of hosting a major event .”
APPOINTMENTS
Stuart Geddes promoted to GM of The Goring
Stuart Geddes has been appointed general manager of The Goring hotel in Belgravia , London .
He will oversee the 69 rooms and suites , the bar and lounge and Michelin-star restaurant , The Dining Room . Geddes first joined the hotel in 2006 and in 2014 was promoted to hotel manager of the five-star property .
According to the hotel group during his 12 years at the hotel , he has “ upheld the impeccable standards , generous hospitality , and subtle streak of wit and wonder that runs throughout The Goring ”.
Commenting on his promotion , Geddes said : “ It is an absolute privilege to take the position of general manager at The Goring . The hotel ’ s wonderful history , high standards and commitment to first-class service make it such an exciting and rewarding place to work , and I will remain dedicated to building on our already prestigious reputation as one of London ’ s finest luxury hotels .”
Goring added : “ Stuart has an incredible dedication to the impeccable experience of each and every guest and is focused on nurturing this same ethos in the team at The Goring . I could not be more delighted to announce his promotion to general manager , and I look forward to many more years of working together .”
LEGAL BATTLE
Bournemouth hoteliers launch legal challenge against £ 70m hotel development
Hotel operators are applying for a judicial review over a hotel development by Bournemouth Borough Council , saying it threatens the future of independent businesses .
Peel Hotels and Bespoke Hotels , representing several hotels in the town , are bring the action against the scheme which the council ’ s own officers have described as “ high risk ”.
The circa 320-bedroom , two-hotel and health club / spa scheme near the Bournemouth International Centre has attracted controversy through the council ’ s plans to fund 100 % of the total £ 70m development costs , creating a risk-free project for the developer .
Peel Hotels , which operates the Norfolk Royale Hotel in the town , and Bespoke , which has oversight over the Hallmark Carlton and Hallmark East Cliff hotels in Bournemouth , have consulted with other local hotels ahead of their action .
The hoteliers also believe the development would add unneeded capacity to the Bournemouth hotel industry and would impact many traditional and long-established hotels , with several closures likely .
Peel and Bespoke have informed the council they have launched legal proceedings to obtain a judicial review as to how it came to its decision to press ahead with the development .
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