Lifestyle briefs: Roomzzz; Dine; Freedom Festival; Pampered Pooches;
YORKSHIRE-based hotel brand Roomzzz has announced that its first international opening will be in Dubai.
The news comes after the confirmation that Roomzzz has launched its international headquarters in the UAE, marking its intention to be a serious contender within a global marketplace.
Mark Walton, head of Roomzzz, said: “The brand has expanded quickly and successfully in the UK. We have had a lot of interest from key players in the international hotel community looking for opportunities to be connected with the Roomzzz brand, we feel the UAE is the ideal springboard for Roomzzz to debut on a global scale. We are currently considering a number of sites in Dubai.”
The group recently announced that its sixth UK site will be a 63 apartment and suites conversion of an existing building in Chester city centre, following that in 2015 with a seventh location in Liverpool with 108 apartments.
Originating in Leeds in 2006 the group has dominated major northern cities from the start with their ‘new generation Aparthotel’ concept.
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EVENTS and hospitality specialist Dine has been announced as a winner at the Cost Sector Catering Awards.
Leeds-based Dine scooped the award for Events, Stadia & Arena category. The company said to win one of the coveted award categories is a “stand-out achievement”.
Daniel Gill, managing director, said: “We are so proud of this one – to be recognised by your peers in such a way is something the team at Dine will never forget. We’ve put a massive emphasis on our client’s experience over the last 18 months and for people within the industry to look at what we are doing and believe it sets us apart from the rest is so rewarding.”
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ORGANISERS of this year’s Freedom Festival have secured the backing of a significant new business sponsor, as planning for Hull’s leading arts and culture festival gathers pace.
East Yorkshire-based SHEilds Health & Safety has been confirmed as official business partner for the seventh annual Freedom Festival, joining existing partners Hull College, Keepmoat, University of Hull and Wykeland as key supporters of the three-day extravaganza.
After last year’s event drew in more than 80,000 visitors and additional expenditure of more than £2m to the city last year, it is hoped that additional sponsors will be secured in the lead up to this year’s Freedom Festival in September.
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PAMPERED pooches can benefit from a pawdicure as well as other treatments at a new dog spa.
Jessica Elvidge has just opened Princess Paws Grooming and Spa in Huddersfield with start-up support from NatWest.
The Lockwood-based business provides general dog grooming services such as bathing and clippings alongside bespoke spa services.
Elvidge said: “We know people care about their pets’ wellbeing, and we want the spa to be a place where pets can come and get a bit of pampering. The mud bath is probably the only time of their lives where dogs will be allowed to get muddy. The colouring packages are all natural colours so they will enhance the coat.”
