Press Releases
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Press releases 2006
December 13th 2006 - Give In To The Best January Sale Ever
With the frantic lead up to Christmas over, and all the festivities and New Year celebrations just a memory, it is easy to feel a little fed up in January.
December 4th 2006 - Scottish Tourism Forum Welcome Macdonald Hotels & Resorts As Patron Member
The Scottish Tourism Forum, the independent forum for Scottish tourism businesses and organisations, has unveiled its first Patron Member - Macdonald Hotels & Resorts - ahead of its Open Meeting on 5 December.
November 30th 2006 - Join in the party and help raise £80K for charity this christmas!
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts aims to raise record amount for the group's nominated charity, The Princess Royal Trust for Carers this December.
November 27th 2006 - New Jetties at the Old England.
One of the most famous hotels in the lake district is renovating its jetties and offering special packages as part of a £10m investment to transform the hotel to a luxury four star hotel and spa, unrivalled in the area.
November 24th 2006 - A New Year Recipe To Secure Rosette
The kitchen staff at a new-look Shropshire hotel have set themselves an early New Year's resolution.
November 15th 2006 - Macdonald Hotels invests £33 Million in the development of Manchester hotel
A new £33 million hotel is to be developed in Manchester by Macdonald Hotels & Resorts.
November 13th 2006 - Shop till you drop this Christmas.
Finding the perfect Christmas gift presents an annual challenge, particularly when friends and relatives appear to be 'that' person who has everything! But why restrict your quest to local shops, when other towns and cities offer stylish boutiques and lifestyle emporiums where the perfect Christmas gift lies ready for the taking?
October 5th 2006 - Macdonald Cardrona awarded First AA Rosette
Ivor Clarke, head chef at the Macdonald Cardrona Hotel in Peebles, and his team are celebrating after being awarded their first AA Rosette for Renwick's Restaurant.
October 1st 2006 - Will Wes win the North West Chef of the Year final
Wesley Duggan, junior sous chef at the Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel in Ledsham near Chester, and this year's Cheshire Young Chef of the Year, is preparing for his part in the cook-off for North West Young Chef of the Year final.
September 29th 2006 - Sandy Lyle chose one of the courses where he first learned to play golf to announce his hopes for his Ryder Cup future.
The 47-year-old former US Masters and British Open champion was one of Ian Woosnam's assistants in the successful Ryder Cup team at the K Club last weekend and now has designs on the top job.
September 19th 2006 - Get Shaken not Stirred at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel
The Macdonald Cardrona Hotel Golf & Country Club in Peebles has created a unique package to coincide with the launch of the long awaited James Bond film, Casino Royale, in November.
September 15th 2006 - Macdonald Frimley Hall Hotel, Camberley Gains Second AA Rosette for Food Excellence
The recently refurbished Macdonald Frimley Hall Hotel & Spa, near Camberley, Surrey has been awarded a second AA Rosette for its food excellence under head chef Max Pettini.
September 12th 2006 - Macdonald Hotels appoints Marketing Director
Macdonald Hotels, the UK’s largest privately owned hotel group, has appointed Ruaridh Macdonald as its new UK marketing director, to spearhead the Group’s ambitious sales and marketing strategy as it targets the premium four and five star markets.
September 10th 2006 - Twixmas Murder Mystery Break at the Berystede Hotel & Spa
What better way to fill in the gap between Christmas and New Year than at the hands of a murderer?
September 5th 2006 - New General Manager appointed at Macdonald Holyrood Hotel
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts, the UK's largest privately owned hotel group, has appointed Paul Spencer as general manager at the Macdonald Holyrood, Edinburgh.
September 1st 2006 - Windsor Festival Break at Macdonald Berystede Hotel
Windsor Festival goers over the weekend of Friday 29 and Saturday 30 September can stay at the nearby Macdonald Berystede Hotel & Spa from £110 per night B&B for two sharing a double ensuite room or £160 dinner, B&B.
August 31st 2006 - Escape to Spa Country this January!
Kick off your new year detox in style - at one of Macdonald Hotels & Resorts sumptuous country house spa hotels!
August 30th 2006 - Former staff invited back to hotel for anniversary celebration.
Former workers at a Northumberland hotel are being invited back to their old workplace – but this time as guests.
August 29th 2006 - Embrace Ryder Cup Fever this September!
Experience a golf break with a difference - play a course designed by former Ryder Cup player Dave Thomas
August 23rd 2006 - Macdonald Shortlisted for Aviemore TV Campaign
The Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort has been shortlisted for its family TV commercial by the Travel Advertising Awards.
July 25th 2006 - Bath tourists enjoy a taste of the city’s spa heritage
VISITORS to the city of Bath will be able to relax in the same way as the Roman ancestors of the city, thanks to the opening of The Spa at the Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel.
July 24th 2006 - Indulge Yourself this Christmas - Enjoy a Festive Short Break in the UK
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts offers a wide selection of sumptuous hotels with tradition and character - the perfect Christmas bolt-hole
July 24th 2006 - Indulge yourself this christmas - enjoy a festive short break in the UK
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts offers a wide selection of sumptuous hotels with tradition and character – the perfect Christmas bolt-hole
July 24th 2006 - On the Waterfront - Waterside hotels for the ultimate summer getaway
From a historic landmark in Marlow, riverside comfort in Lancashire, Thames-side mooring to country-house comfort in the Lakes, Macdonald Hotels & Resorts has your summer escape covered!
July 21st 2006 - Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort Shortlisted for prestigious honour
The Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort, the only hotel resort to use TV as the primary communication channel for its marketing activity, has been recognised for its innovative marketing approach by The National Business Awards for Scotland. Demonstrating a truly inventive and creative campaign which saw a return on investment of £7m, the Resort is one of five Scottish companies to be shortlisted for ‘The Barclay Communications Award for Marketing Strategy of the Year’.
July 17th 2006 - An Exciting Transformation
Cardiff based property developer Rightacres has entered into a second lucrative joint venture with Macdonald Hotels to develop a luxury 4 star hotel in the city centre of Bristol.
July 10th 2006 - Great days out for families with Macdonald Hotels
Exclusive guest offers of up to 50 per cent off at over 300 major tourist attractions across the UK – plus kids go free this July!
July 7th 2006 - A beauty salon treatment which has turned Wayne Rooney’s girlfriend Coleen McLoughlin into a Vogue model and is favoured by Elle Macpherson and Claudia Schiffer has arrived at a luxury Stratford leisure club.
Endermologie is the only non-surgical treatment which is scientifically proved to beat cellulite.
July 3rd 2006 - The Great Holiday Escape - without the headache!
Ensure your summer holiday starts on a high – stay at a hotel near your departure airport for the ultimate stress-free outward journey
June 29th 2006 - Macdonald Hotels revamps Breakfast Menu
Following a complete review of its breakfast menu, Macdonald Hotels, the UK’s largest privately owned hotel group, has unveiled its new breakfast menu, based on the Group’s policy of using only the freshest and best quality ingredients. It also reflects the Group’s on-going strategy of redefining and revitalising breakfast, by focussing on seasonal ingredients along with the introduction of free range eggs, rustic bloomer toasting bread and freshly baked viennoiserie (pastry products including croissants and pain au chocolate) and bread.
June 26th 2006 - Macdonald Hotels Scoops 11 Rosettes
In recognition of its culinary excellence, Macdonald Hotels & Resorts, the UK’s largest independently owned hotel group, has picked up 11 new AA Rosettes taking its total to 34. Reflecting its ongoing commitment to improving its food and beverage services, ten of its 65 UK-based hotels were awarded either new or additional awards.
June 9th 2006 - Macdonald Hotels Appoints Communications Director
Macdonald Hotels, the UK’s largest privately owned hotel group, has appointed Katie Wood as Communications Director to spearhead a new era in public relations for the Group.
June 9th 2006 - Macdonald Hotels appoints new Director to join its Executive Board
From the 1 st June, David Guile, Deputy Chief Executive of Macdonald Hotels, the UK’s largest privately owned hotel Group, will join the Macdonald’s main Board. With responsibility for resourcing, employee development and service quality , David’s appointment as a Director follows on from his recent promotion to Deputy Chief Executive for the Group.
June 6th 2006 - Anyone for croquet?
Try out the latest summer craze with Macdonald Hotels & Resorts!
May 30th 2006 - Seasonal dishes lead to top food award for Macdonald Hotels
A fresh approach to menu-planning combined with significant investment at Macdonald Hotels & Resorts has resulted in its first major award win for catering.
May 26th 2006 - Macdonald Hotels & Resorts exceeds industry norms by 350% with latest viral campaign
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts, the UK’s largest privately owned hotel group, has set bells ringing across the UK with participation levels in its innovative viral marketing campaign “Ring the Bell”, exceeding the industry norm by over 350%.
May 25th 2006 - Macdonald Hotels launches dedicated micro-sites for business and leisure customers
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts, the UK’s largest privately owned hotel group, has launched its new and enhanced website, redesigned to provide an even better service and experience to customers, including a simplified booking service and up to the minute special offers. Recognising its key clients, the corporate and leisure markets, the group’s website now offers dedicated areas for both client bases.
May 16th 2006 - New-look luxury bedrooms and refurbishment plans for Macdonald Compleat Angler.
The famous Macdonald Compleat Angler hotel, which is in an idyllic location on the banks of the river Thames in Marlow, has had some of its bedrooms refurbished to reflect their individual character. This is part of the first phase of a £1m extensive development programme at the hotel, which will eventually include a new-look for all 64 bedrooms.
May 8th 2006 - A leading hotel in Shropshire which has been transformed by a stunning £13.5 million refurbishment is set to be unveiled.
The major expansion and refurbishment will be completed this summer at the Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf & Country Club in Tarporley Road, Whitchurch.
February 14th 2006 - Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort scoops environmental awards.
The Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort has won several environmental awards from VisitScotland. The Green Tourism Business Scheme is a VisitScotland Scheme that credits environmental good practise and the resort has been praised for several of its buildings.
January 20th 2006 - Macdonald Hotels & Resorts promotes golf to conference market.
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts, the UK’s largest privately-owned hotel group, is to unveil the Spey Valley Golf Course to the UK conference and events market at the Confex Exhibition 2006 at Earls Court in London, 21 - 23rd February.
January 16th 2006 - Old Swan Hotel joins Macdonald Hotels.
A leading hotel in Harrogate has joined the UK’s largest privately-owned hotel group as its £5 million refurbishment is set to be completed.
January 16th 2006 - Multi-million pound conference and banqueting facilities are set to open in Shropshire in the spring..
The centrepiece of the £13.5 million redevelopment at the Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf and Country Club is six new conference suites.
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