With today being 4th July, this is a time we always look forward to across the collection. This year, the Ashford Estate celebrates the strong bonds we share with our friends across the Atlantic. We hope you're raising a glass today, surrounded by cherished companions.
Inspiring!
We are thrilled to announce that Red Carnation Hotels has placed No. 4 in the Travel + Leisure 25 Favourite Hotel Brands of 2024! This tremendous recognition is matched, and exceeded, only by our amazing properties who have also garnered incredible accolades in a multitude of categories: 🏆Favourite Resorts in the UK and Ireland: - Ashford Castle - #2 - The Lodge at Ashford Castle - #4 🏆Favourite Hotels in London: - The Egerton House Hotel - #3 - Hotel 41 - #5 - The Milestone Hotel & Residences - #7 - The Rubens at the Palace - #10 🏆Favourite Hotels in Europe of 2024: - The Egerton House Hotel - #4 - Hotel 41 - #8 - The Milestone Hotel & Residences - #10 and special mention to The Egerton House Hotel who also places in the 100 Best Hotels in the World! These achievements are a testament to the passion and dedication of our global teams, who consistently go above and beyond to create unforgettable moments for our guests. Thank you to our wonderful guests and partners for your continued support and loyalty. Join us in celebrating these extraordinary honours! 🎉 https://lnkd.in/eXgq8eHc #RedCarnationHotels #TravelandLeisureAwards #TLworldsbest
We're thrilled and honoured to share that Red Carnation Hotels has been recognised by our esteemed travel advisor community, taking top honours as the Favourite Hotel Brand — Small & Boutique at the 2024 Agents’ Choice Awards Gala! A heartfelt thank you to all our friends in the travel advisor community for their incredible support and trust. #RedCarnationHotels #AgentsChoice Read more: https://lnkd.in/enSrHHSN
We are honoured to share that last night, we were named 'DEI Professionals of the Year - Company' at the IWTTF Awards by Women In Travel CIC! The judges highlighted our "multi-faceted initiatives, from inclusive hiring practices, fairness/bias programs in performance/talent and their latest initiative are around building communities creating a sense of belonging". Thank you to the Women in Travel CIC & IWTTF and to all our dedicated team members who make this possible. Together, we are building a more inclusive and welcoming industry. #IWTTFawards #DEIprofessionals #RedCarnationHotels #IWTTF2024
We are thrilled to share that Red Carnation Hotels received a special mention at the HMA Awards last night for our Make Travel Matter Experiences. Our commitment to a sustainable future is at the heart of everything we do, and this accolade highlights the incredible efforts of our team to offer experiences that go beyond luxury. Our Make Travel Matter Experiences empower our guests to engage with local communities and support environmental conservation, ensuring that every journey leaves a positive impact. We are immensely proud of our team and grateful for the continued support of our guests. We look forward to continue offering enriching and responsible travel experiences. https://lnkd.in/df5gmKU #MakeTravelMatter #RedCarnationHotels #HMAawards
We are delighted to share that our CEO, Jonathan Raggett, has been named one of the Top 10 Industry Titans in the 2024 Boutique Hotelier Power List. Jonathan's 40-year journey in the industry is a testament to his commitment and passion for providing exceptional hospitality. Under his guidance, Red Carnation Hotels has not only achieved consistence excellence in guest experience but has also become a beacon for outstanding training and development programmes. With a passion for people, JR speaks of the privilege he feels working alongside our talented executive team and general managers, and this recognition further underscores the collective effort and excellence of our entire team. Please join us in congratulating Jonathan Raggett on this well-deserved honour! https://lnkd.in/dtJ2DRyQ
As a family-owned and run company, we are immensely proud of our commitment to nurturing talent within the hospitality industry. Yesterday, The Caterer revealed the recipients of the prestigious Acorn Awards, honouring hospitality’s top 30 talents to watch under 30. We are thrilled to see two of Red Carnation’s finest on the list: Thomas White from The Egerton House Hotel and Tom Fraser from The Rubens at the Palace. Both graduates of our Management Programme, Tom and Thomas embody the excellence and dedication of true hospitality professionals. Congratulations to you both. #AcornAwards #RedCarnationHotels
A huge congratulations to the Red Carnation padel players who participated in this morning's Hospitality Action charity match! The sun was shining on Hyde Park as the players took to the courts at 7am for an exciting and competitive game. It was a close call, but Jonathan Raggett and Malcolm Hendry clinched victory over Adam Lake and Dirk Crokaert. Hospitality Action is an invaluable employee assistance programme that provides comprehensive support to those in the hospitality industry, covering financial concerns, housing issues, relationships, grief, and more. To contribute to this worthy cause, please visit: https://lnkd.in/edar_EfA #HospitalityAction #EmployeeAssistance #RedCarnationHotels
With this years #HospitalityAction Summer Challenge upon us, team RCH will be seeing how many miles they can swim, run, walk, cycle and the rest for this incredible cause. Watch as our CEO, and current Chairman of the Trustees for Hospitality Action, Jonathan Raggett and two members of the Red Carnation Hotels team, Bethany Breach & Adam Seaward, tell us more about how we’re taking part. Stay tuned for an update on this morning's Hospitality Action challenge which saw our CEO and General Managers go head-to-head at 7am on the padel courts in Hyde Park... #HospitalityAction #RedCarnationHotels #SummerChallenge
Hotelier & Independent Sustainability Advisor
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