New hotel manager’s focus on his ‘greatest assets’
The new General Manager of the Oxford Witney Hotel plans to empower his staff in the same way his employers empower him to provide the best possible service to guests. Madhu Balakrishnan is bringing nearly three decades of experience to his new role at the 115-room...
Focus Hotels adds Delta Hotels by Marriott to its growing portfolio
Focus Hotels has been awarded the contract to convert and operate Cheshunt Marriott Hotel to join Delta Hotels by Marriott. This transformation, of one of the brands most popular hotels will commence later this month with a full refurbishment of the bedrooms, meeting...
Focusing on the future with confidence
A rapid response to lockdowns, clear leadership and a strong survival spirit helped a national hotel group lay firm foundations for the future. More than 90% of businesses run by Focus Hotels Management made an operating profit in 2020 despite the hugely unpredictable...
Your ‘Home away from Home’ Office
Working from home not working for you? We have your temporary home office waiting for you in various locations across the UK. A space of your own... A private room with work desk, available from 8:30am to 18:00pm with your own private bathroom, high speed Wi-Fi, fresh...
Industry expert applauds focus on staycations
A renowned hospitality consultant has welcomed one hotel group’s efforts to promote staycations and encourage people to book UK breaks – after getting the seal of approval from his son, Leo. James Bland, board director at BVA BDRC, has been impressed with the...
Staycations providing vital business boost
A surge of staycation bookings has given a UK hotel group a vital business boost as its sites re-opened their doors to the general public following the easing of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. The Focus Hotels group has invested in creating dedicated Staycation...
Caroline is right at home at work
After 25 years’ service at the same hotel, Revenue Manager Caroline Farmer can now truly say that she feels ‘right at home’ at work – quite literally. That’s because she has been living at Sketchley Grange Hotel and Spa, at Hinckley, near Leicester, since the COVID-19...
Clean bill of health for Focus Hotels
An industry-leading health and safety consultancy has given the independent businesses within the Focus Hotels Group a clean bill of health. The branded hotels within the group have also been subjected to acclaimed schemes as they seek to assure people that they can...
Hatfield chef has his fingers in many pies
A hotel chef has had his fingers in many pies during the COVID-19 pandemic – trying his hand at night porter, security and even housekeeping duties to help keep the business running.Adrian Dumatrache, Head Chef at the Mercure Hatfield Oak Hotel in Hertfordshire, has...
Lynn Hood on TV talking about serving key workers
Chief Operating Officer Lynn Hood talks to Bristol Local TV about serving key workers at the 2 Focus Hotels in Bristol. [video width="1920" height="1080"...
