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April 2, 2015

Cerberus Capital Management and Interstate Hotels & Resorts Sign Management Deal for 18 UK Hotels

Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading global hotel management company – today announced the signing of 18 management agreements for a portfolio of U.K. hotels owned by an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management. With these additions to its managed portfolio, Interstate continues to expand its regional presence and strengthen its offering, creating tailored management solutions to improve owners' profitability. Based in Birmingham, England, Interstate's U.K. division now comprises 59 hotels, including signed pipeline, throughout the United Kingdom.

March 26, 2015

University of Derby win debate on social media at the Institute of Hospitality’s largest ever student and industry networking event

Now in its fifth year, Passion4Hospitality 2015, which took place on 19 March at Novotel London West, provided an excellent platform for hospitality management students at the start of their careers. The all-day programme included inspirational stories from a variety of operators at all stages of their careers, speed networking and one-to-one careers advice, the student debating competition and the HOTS Business Game to successfully operate a virtual resort hotel.

Institute of Hospitality

London, United Kingdom

February 24, 2015

Interstate Europe Adds Two Hotels to UK Portfolio

The immediate addition of the 69-room Ramada Hotel Portrush Northern Ireland, together with next year's opening of the 115-room Holiday Inn Express Stockport, reinforces Interstate's position as the premier hotel management company in the UK.

February 16, 2015

Visionary Volunteer Wins IHIF 2015 Young Leader Award

The International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF), in conjunction with the International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) have named Greg Bows, Founder and Managing Director of African Impact, as the winner of the IHIF 2015 Young Leader Award.

Berlin, Germany

December 19, 2014

Interstate Expands U.K. Footprint with Six New Hotels

Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – announces six new hotels recently signed in the U.K. The additions continue to demonstrate Interstate as a top choice for independent management, offering a successful operating strategy that combines economies of size with agility in deploying resources focused on achieving a positive impact on the bottom line.

November 28, 2014

Ecole hoteliere de Lausanne Annual Alumni Awards Recognizes Six Senses President Bernhard Bohnenberger

The 2014 Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) Annual Alumni Awards held at EHL's gastronomic restaurant Le Berceau des Sens has presented its Lifetime Achievement Award to Bernhard Bohnenberger, president of Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas.

Lausanne, Switzerland

November 17, 2014

GBTA Europe, Project ICARUS Announce Winners of the European Sustainability Outstanding Achievement Awards 2014

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, and Project ICARUS recently announced the winners of the second European Sustainability Outstanding Achievement Awards at GBTA Conference 2014 Berlin. The awards recognize travel buyers, suppliers, intermediaries and teams who can demonstrate outstanding leadership, innovation and commitment to delivering best-in-class sustainability programs, products and services across Europe. "The quality of entries exceeded our expectation, once again, and clearly demonstrates that companies across Europe are seeing sustainable business travel and meetings programs as a sure way to optimize travel costs, and generate a significant return on investment," said Bernard Harrop, head of sustainability for Project ICARUS. The winners in each category are:

Berlin, Germany

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November 12, 2014

Scandic's accessibility training wins two awards for best interactive training

Scandic is the leading hotel operator in the Nordic countries today. Just over 10 years ago Scandic started its journey towards making its hotels more accessible for people with disabilities. On top of this a wide-ranging interactive training programme has been developed for all the hotel chain's employees with the aim of fostering an understanding of different types of accessibility challenges and the importance of treating all guests properly. This approach has seen Scandic giving itself a unique position unmatched in Sweden or abroad.

Stockholm, Sweden

October 30, 2014

Kempinski Hotels announces retirement of Reto Wittwer, President & CEO, and appointment of Alejandro Bernabé as CEO

As part of Kempinski Hotels' long-term succession planning, the group today announces that Reto Wittwer, President and CEO since 1995, has retired from this role yesterday, and has handed over to his successor, Alejandro Bernabé. Alejandro Bernabé became CEO of Kempinski Hotels effective October 29, 2014.

Geneva, Switzerland

October 27, 2014

Nominations now open for EyeforTravel’s Mobile Innovation in Travel Awards 2015

Does your travel company have what it takes to succeed in mobile? Is your app a key weapon in your battle to win and engage travel consumers? Top travel brands will find out as they battle it out as part of EyeforTravel's Mobile Innovation in Travel awards taking place in San Francisco, March 23rd as part of EyeforTravel's Mobile & Innovation in Travel conference.

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October 27, 2014

Kempinski to take over management of resort hotel in Berchtesgaden, Germany

Kempinski Hotels expands its presence in Germany while enhancing its alpine resort portfolio; Europe's oldest luxury hotel group will take over the Berchtesgaden International Resort, currently managed by InterContinental Hotels Group. A management agreement has been signed by Kempinski and the Bayerische Landesbank, which owns the luxurious resort hotel. The five-star hotel in the Berchtesgadener Land boasts 138 rooms and suites and is scheduled for take-over in the first half of 2015. Further details are currently under negotiation.

Berchtesgaden, Germany

September 23, 2014

18 new graduates complete their EMBA in Hospitality Administration at Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL)

The Master graduation ceremony was held on 2nd September 2014, on the campus of (EHL). The 18 graduates of the "Master in Hospitality Administration" received their diplomas and various prestigious academic awards during the evening event. This 12-month intense MBA program is taught in English and is intended for students wishing to enter the hotel and catering sectors and for those with experience of the hospitality business who wish to advance their careers.

Lausanne, Switzerland

August 25, 2014

Kempinski Hotels and The Stafford London Terminate Management Agreement

Kempinski Hotels and The Stafford Hotel Ltd. have announced that they have mutually and amicably agreed to end the management agreement for The Stafford London by Kempinski.

London, United Kingdom

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August 18, 2014

VI Hotels assumes management of Marriott Hotel Minsk

Vienna International Hotelmanagement AG (VI), the biggest Austrian hotel operator, is acting as management partner for the 5-star Marriott Hotel Minsk. The opening of the high-end property is planned for the beginning of 2015.

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August 6, 2014

Why a UK verdict on OTA hotel pricing could be a game changer | bighospitality.co.uk

Skyscanner’s appeal on the Competition and Markets Authority’s decision to cut short an investigation of Online Travel Agencies (OTAs)’ hotel pricing practices could lead to a rebalancing of the hotel-OTA relationship.

bighospitality.co.uk

London, United Kingdom

July 22, 2014

Oxford School of Hospitality Management awards Honorary Doctorate to David Levin

David Levin, one of the UK's most distinguished hoteliers, was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the Oxford School of Hospitality Management (Oxford Brookes University) at a graduation ceremony on June 19th 2014. Levin is Proprietor of the Capital Group Ltd, which has a portfolio that includes the Capital and Levin Hotels, both in Knightsbridge; the London Bakery; and the Levin Winery in the Loire Valley in France. Over the years David Levin has nurtured the talents of many young professionals who have gone on to become some of the most influential players in UK hospitality.

Oxford, United Kingdom

June 19, 2014

"Welcome award" : The “Oscar” of Hospitality for Swiss Hotels

"Welcome" is the title of a small statue representing the famous "man with the golden keys", the hotel concierge, who ensures that the needs of hotel guests are always met.

April 1, 2014

VI Hotels & Resorts continues to expand in Germany

The Austrian hotel operator VI Hotels & Resort is taking over two further hotels effective 1 April 2014. With the Arcadia hotels in Landsberg am Lech and in Bad Oeynhausen, the group's portfolio now includes 12 hotels in Germany.

March 24, 2014

Bournemouth University student hospitality management team wins first international ‘Passion4Hospitality Business Management Game 2014’

Hospitality management students from Bournemouth University's School of Tourism have won the very first international 'Passion4Hospitality Management Business Game 2014'. In the final – held last week at University College Birmingham – the Bournemouth University team beat off the fierce challenge of hospitality management student teams from runner-up Lucerne-based IMI University Centre Switzerland; and joint third-placed University College Birmingham and Ipswich-based University Campus Suffolk.

London, United Kingdom

March 20, 2014

Bournemouth University Hospitality students ‘do the double’ at Passion 4 Hospitality

Hospitality management students were given a flying start to their careers as their talents for public speaking and decision making were put to the test at Passion 4 Hospitality (P4H), the annual debating competition and careers forum organised by the Institute of Hospitality. Bournemouth University emerged as the winners not only of the live debating competition but also of the virtual hotel business simulation competition run by HOTS and arena4finance.

Bournemouth University