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Luxury hotel Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam, a 5-star property steeped in history, has adopted Oaky as their digital upselling platform. Located in the heart of Amsterdam in a monumental canal-side building, the hotel's unparalleled reputation attracts visitors from all corners of the globe.
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by CTF Amsterdam B.V. to manage Rosewood Amsterdam, which will open in 2023 as the ultra-luxury hospitality group's eleventh property in Europe and first in the Netherlands. Housed in the former Palace of Justice, a building of great architectural, historical and social significance that overlooks the Prinsengracht (the Prince's Canal), one of the city's most beautiful waterways, in the UNESCO World Heritage listed Amsterdam Canal District. The hotel will be ideally situated near many of Amsterdam's finest attractions including the museum district, the high-end shopping district on P.C. Hoofstraat and the hip De Pijp neighborhood. With its central location and befitting design carefully conceived to offer an inviting and amiable atmosphere, the property is poised to serve as an unparalleled gathering place for visiting guests and the local community alike.
Hotel Okura Amsterdam has given seven of its suites a complete makeover. The renovation, which began in December 2019, included a complete overhaul of the design. Architect Bert Verwey was in charge of the renovation of the suites and The Lounge, creating a spacious, comfortable and serene ambience.
Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam is proud to unveil The Mayor's Residence, a private nine-bedroom palace with the services of the renowned five-star hotel. Opening its doors on 1st September 2020, the residence is steeped in history and will cost €24,450 a night with a dedicated Team of staff including a Butler, Housekeeper, and Private Chef. Guests of The Mayor's Residence will have exclusive use of the hotel's multi award-winning* Guerlain Spa and unlimited spa treatments.
IHG® Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of Holiday Inn Express® Amsterdam - North Riverside, the largest Holiday Inn Express® in Europe. Located on the northern shore of the IJ-lake, just a short free ferry ride from Amsterdam City Centre, the hotel is a perfect choice for those travelling for tourism or business. Holiday Inn Express is known for catering to smart, savvy travellers who are on the move to their next meeting or connection.
Zoku today announced the start of its Summer Edition: a program created to facilitate the increased demand for local, high quality getaways as people try to escape the lockdown in safe and easy ways. The summer resort experience allows people to mentally escape the city without having to leave it.
In recent months, major renovations have been carried out at Campanile Amsterdam. All 74 rooms, corridors, lobby, restaurant, bar and reception have been completely modernized. By paying extra attention to the common areas, the hotel has created a cozy and open atmosphere. This promotes interaction between guests and employees, such as the exchange of experiences, which perfectly matches the brand values of Campanile.
The iconic doors of the Conservatorium hotel on the Van Baerlestraat will open again on Wednesday 22 July at 10:00. The luxury lifestyle hotel is the first hotel within The Set Hotels Group to reopen, after being closed for a period due to corona measures. A Staycation Package has been put together and Executive Chef Schilo van Coevorden launches the Taiko Summer Edition, a menu with all the signature dishes by Taiko that guests have missed the most, served in the Brasserie and on the terrace of the Conservatorium hotel. With the opening of the hotel, the Akasha Spa also opens, where treatments and massage rooms can be booked and guests can fully relax.
ith a presence spanning 76 countries, Hard Rock International continues the expansion of its growing hotel portfolio with the opening of Hard Rock Hotel Amsterdam American, bringing its signature music-infused energy to this lively European capital.
Hotel website Booking.com, until recently one of the most profitable companies in the Netherlands, has asked for government support as the number of bookings plunges to 15% of those of a year ago, according to the Volkskrant and the Financieele Dagblad. The company has asked for help to pay its 5,500 workers in the Netherlands and 48 customer service staff who were still in their probationary period have been let go as the impact of coronavirus on tourism continues to bite, the Volkskrant said. The company is a major employer in Amsterdam with a IT workforce comprising 80 different nationalities. According to the VK, the average salary at the Dutch operation is €47,000 a year.
Hotel industry thought leaders convening at I Meet Hotel Amsterdam on 6 March said that while the full impact of coronavirus on the hotel and tourism sector was uncertain, six underlying driving forces would continue to transform the future of hospitality and tourism.
From 1 March, Wencke Bolsius will start as General Manager at Swissôtel Amsterdam. After almost ten years as Head of Revenue for the Hotel Okura Amsterdam, she takes over from Harold Kluit, former General Manager of Swissôtel Amsterdam. Wencke has more than 25 years of experience in the luxury hotel industry. She fulfilled the position of Revenue Manager at the 5-star Bilderberg Garden Hotel and the 4-star boutique hotel Bilderberg Jan Luyken in Amsterdam. With this new position, she joins the international Accor family.
Five years after the official opening of The Harbor Club Amsterdam South, the high-end restaurant reopens with a new look and feel. In addition to a substantial expansion of the restaurant, the entire interior is subject to a facelift. Together with the Apollo Hotel Amsterdam, of which the restaurant is a part, everything has been thoroughly taken care of and the entire interior was given a completely new look and feel. The hotel has given 174 rooms a makeover in the style of the 1928 Olympic Games. At The Harbor Club the interior has been adapted to a true look and feel in 2020: a characteristic, stylish venue for experience, entertainment, true food, luxury and glamor.
Amsterdam, metropolitan and cosmopolitan city that it is, is seen as a cultural melting pot. Inspired by that idea, the maiden nhow in the Dutch capital, an iconic four-star hotel, has opened its doors as a meeting place where contemporary art, design, fine dining and cultural expression echo the multicultural spirit that characterises this great city.
Hotel Okura Co., Ltd. announced the arrival of Mr Kikuhiko Okura, MBA (49) as President of both Okura Europe BV and Hotel Okura Amsterdam, as well as Corporate Advisor of Hotel Okura Co., Ltd. Mr Okura will operate from the hotel chain's property in Amsterdam.
Two Dutch travel technology companies,Tiqets and Bidroom, have been awarded for tourism industry innovationat the Uzakrota Travel Summit, Istanbul, 13 December. Bidroom, an online hotel booking community for frequent travellers, picked up the award for Top Foreign Travel Startup of the Year 2019.
The Vault Bar at Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam opens its doors for an extraordinary whisky premiere. This bar at Herengracht 548, housed in a former bank vault, has been unlocked to present the world's most exclusive single malt Scottish whiskies: the superior and extremely rare The Dalmore 40YO 42% ABV and Port Ellen 39 years Untold Stories. Due to its sought-after yet scarce nature, the collection is normally restricted to whisky collectors and investors only. Yet at the Vault Bar, these exceptional whiskies are now served by the glass. A unique opportunity for connoisseurs and enthusiasts to enjoy this sublime, aged single malt Scottish whisky in a fitting ambiance.
Sander Bierenbroodspot may call himself the new Executive Chef of Carstens Brasserie at Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam. With his extensive experience, gained in various renowned restaurants, he is a real asset to the team. For Bierenbroodspot, the unique concept of Carstens, which focuses on Dutch products, was decisive for his choice. As Executive Chef, Bierenbroodspot will work closely with Maik Kuijpers, who is involved as Concept Chef in the composition of the menu, team and operation of Carstens Amsterdam, which opened in February and has its own entrance on Hasselaerssteeg.
The doors of a completely new, modern and urban hotel on the Entrepothaven in Amsterdam East have been opened. With 246 rooms, a panoramic restaurant and a vibrant lobby and hotel lounge, the niu Fender is a serious flagship store for the fast-growing NOVUM Hospitality chain. The fresh and modern concept is based on the inspiring environment of the historic Cruquius Island that is developing strongly. The hotel offers all comfort and facilities for the modern traveler; from the city-hopping millennial to business travelers looking for an easily accessible, but calm neighborhood next to the city center. With a café-restaurant with 140 seats and a multifunctional hotel lobby, the niu Fender offers the ultimate meeting point facilities with its own parking garage.