In February, Budapest and Warsaw hotels registered impressive surges in gross operating profit per available room (GOPPAR) of 78.5% and 54.1% respectively, according to the latest data from HotStats.
Both Budapest and Zurich registered impressive surges in gross operating profit per available room (GOPPAR) of 32.7% and 31.4% respectively in July, according to the latest data from HotStats.
Prior to this appointment, Stephan Interthal was General Manager at the Baltschug Kempinski Moskau & Area Director Russia & CIS. A true hotelier, with management experience at Kempinski’s finest properties, including Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa, Kempinski Vier Jahreszeiten Munich and the legendary Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin, Mr Interthal is bringing along with him a wealth of experience from more than three decades in the hospitality industry.
Holding a Bachelor's Degree from Arab Academy for Science & Technology in Hotel Management, Fouad Shafik started his career with Four Seasons in Egypt more than 10 years ago, and brings extensive experience in the hospitality industry to his new role.
The four-star Carlton Hotel Budapest has extended a 10-year relationship with Pegasus Solutions, signing a three-year renewal for distribution, booking, business intelligence and sales support through Pegasus Connect+ Gold. A long-standing user of Pegasus’ representation services, the Carlton Hotel Budapest will enjoy ongoing and preferred distribution through the new agreement, as well as targeted sales support for the 95-room Hungarian property.
Bringing with him a healthy dose of Italian flair and creativity, along with experience of working in the kitchens of some of the world’s best restaurants, Chef Leonardo is very excited about learning what Budapest and Hungary have to offer the chef and foodie.
Drew Clarke, newly appointed Director of Sales, is responsible for group business market sector and will oversee leisure market and catering business activities within the Sales department. Drew arrives with more than ten years of experience that he has spent at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. He has started his career with Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara in a variety of positions within Food & Beverage, Human Resources, and Sales. In 2010, he headed westward to Four Seasons Resort Hualalai in Hawaii.
Veronika has more than eight years of experience in corporate public relations, including agency service. “This is an exciting time to be involved in corporate communications at Four Seasons," says Veronika. “Advances in the hotel industry are opening up a range of new possibilities, as well as challenges, to the way we communicate. I am excited to work with Four Seasons and its dedicated team of professionals and to be a part of this innovative multicultural environment.”
Prior to joining Corinthia Hotels, Mr Fischer had a successful international career with the Kempinski Group, where he held executive positions in China, Germany and Russia. He also gained experience in various senior executive positions at other international hotels in the Germany, London and the Middle East. His most recent appointment prior to joining Corinthia Hotels was that of general manager at the five-star Kempinski Hotel Gravenbruch in Frankfurt, Germany.
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, announces the Park Inn by Radisson Budapest. The new mid-market property featuring 136 rooms is scheduled to open in Q4 2012.
It has been announced today by Guido Polito, Vice President, Baglioni Hotels Collection that the company has decided to withdraw from the management contract for the Hotel and Racz Thermal Spa in Budapest.