CityHub, the award-winning champion of smart city travel, opens its first international location on 8 October 2020 in the diverse Vesterbro neighbourhood of Copenhagen (Denmark). CityHub Copenhagen marks the beginning of CityHub's European rollout, following recent global financing from Dutch banks NIBC and ABN Amro.
As the travel industry is undergoing a major rethink, the award-winning champion of smart city travel opens its largest location yet with 215 Hubs - CityHub's answer to the traditional hotel room.
Annette Engmose brings more than 17 years of experience in human resources to her position as Director of People & Culture, along with a philosophy for success that focuses on providing a framework for growth and wellbeing where team members take responsibility and play well together. In her role, Annette oversees all recruitment, team development, and training programs to ensure that the hotel's vibrant approach to offering best-in-class guest experiences feels culturally Danish - providing an elevated service that is honest, playful, and respectful of personal space. Prior to joining Villa Copenhagen, Annette was Head of Human Resources at Heinmann Retail Denmark and gained extensive managerial experience as an HR Consultant for SAS Scandinavian Airlines.
Director of Brand & Marketing, Nini Andersen, brings expertise in brand management and marketing communications developed over eight years of working in progressive leadership positions within the design, lifestyle, and retail sectors. Nini's broad experience and fresh perspective on branding and marketing a city-center hotel secured her selection for the role. Since joining Villa Copenhagen during the hotel build and restoration in 2019, Nini has been instrumental in communicating the hotel's identity as a sustainable wellbeing hub for the many and not the few, while nurturing a symbiotic relationship with the Danish capital's residents that champions the local way of life. Nini holds a master's degree in Marketing Communications and Management from Copenhagen Business School, in addition to a master's degree in Branding, Advertisement, and Communication from INSEEC Business School in Paris, France.
As Villa Copenhagen's Director of Operations, Lisette Jönsson is responsible for creating cohesive procedures across hotel departments and supporting the rest of the leadership team in strategy execution and revenue optimization. Lisette has established an impressive 15-year career in hospitality after graduating from Lund University in 2004, starting in a front desk position at Hotel Skansen Båstad and Grand Hotel Stockholm, before working her way up to Hotel Manager for Clarion Hotel Copenhagen Airport. Lisette joined Villa Copenhagen in 2019 as a member of the pre-opening team and spearheaded the seamless implementation of its COVID-19 sanitization and social distancing procedures, including keyless entry, remote or open-air check-ins, virtual check-out, and personalized food and beverage services.
One of Europe's most anticipated launches of 2020, Villa Copenhagen officially opened its doors in the heart of Denmark's capital city on July 1. Housed in the century-old Danish Post and Telegraph office, adjacent to Tivoli Gardens, the 390-room Villa Copenhagen is a Grande Dame hotel for the 21st century, offering approachable, conscious luxury through a commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and meaningful experiences that connect guests to the landscape, culture, and energy of the city.
Mattias Thorsteinsson is new Hotel Manager at Zleep Hotels. With solid experience, Mattias Thorsteinsson will be responsible for the opening and operation of Zleep Hotels' upcoming hotel in Ørestad, Copenhagen. The hotel is located at Ørestads Boulevard right next to the multifunctional arena; Royal Arena, Scandinavia's largest shopping center; Field's, Scandinavia's largest exhibition and congress center; Bella Center and Ørestad Metro Station.
Zleep Hotels expands their sales department - yet again. Zleep Hotels wraps up the year with another expansion in the hotel chain's increasingly extensive sales department. Two new hotel openings are at hand, including the hotel chain's largest hotel to date, with 211 rooms and therefore, more sales experts are needed. The new man on the team is René Lyster.
Just five minutes from the city center by metro, Zoku Copenhagen will be situated on the vibrant Amager island, with easy access to many points of interest. It will accommodate 160 Zoku Lofts - our biggest Zoku!
Launched four years ago in Amsterdam, CityHub was created to fulfill the gap between hotels and hostels. Founders Pieter van Tilburg and Sem Schuurkes, two assiduous travellers themselves, recognised that the hotel industry was lacking satisfactory solutions for millennials who are looking for an accessible and authentic experience at the heart of a city.
Scandic has signed an agreement regarding the operation of a new hotel in attractive Nørreport in central Copenhagen. The hotel, which will have some 100 rooms, is expected to open in 2020.
Denmark's capital of cool, Copenhagen, is the top travel destination in 2019 according to Lonely Planet. In less than a month, Copenhagen becomes even cooler as the city is introduced to Marriott's affordable lifestyle brand Moxy Hotels. The Danish operator, Core Hospitality, is training the Crew and styling the final details of the hotel to get it ready for opening on March 18th.
Stay in a high-tech hotel today and you might see the day's headlines in your full-length mirror or have a personal trainer on-demand when you turn on the television.
Core Hospitality has appointed Swedish Camilla Jerre to lead the launch of the new 226 bedroomed Moxy Copenhagen, Marriott's lifestyle hotel brand. As the hotel's Captain, the brand's twist on the General Manager position, Camilla will be introducing Copenhagen to the Moxy brand. The hotel is due to open in the Sydhavnen district in March 2019. Having been inspired by the Scandinavian functional design culture, it is only fitting that the brand is finally opening in the Nordic capital.
On May 1st, 2018, Core Hospitality is adding yet another hotel to its portfolio when it takes over the operations of Quality Airport Hotel Dan in Copenhagen. Core Hospitality has signed a lease agreement with the Scandinavian hotel property investor, Midstar, who owns the hotel. The company is looking very much forward to operating the airport hotel in Kastrup, Copenhagen.
Denmark has known for a while that it would be home to the world's largest hotel group's new, youthful boutique brand, Moxy Hotels. The project has now broken ground in Copenhagen where the large 228-room hotel will be operated by Danish franchisee, Core Hospitality. The hotel is expected to open in March 2019.
A new Danish white label hotel operator has been established for the Nordic hotel market. Core Hospitality is a sister company to Zleep Hotels, but contrary to the hotel chain, the operating company is independent of brands, ensuring that it can run everything from hostels to full-service hotels. Several synergies are created for Core Hospitality as it can draw on Zleep Hotels' strong, central organization.
Scandic Hotels, the largest hotel company in the Nordic countries, is continuing to grow in Copenhagen by opening a new hotel in the developing Scanport area. Scandic Copenhagen Airport is expected to open in 2020 beside the Öresund Sound and within walking distance of Kastrup. It will be the company"s tenth hotel adjacent to an airport in the Nordic countries.
Scandic Hotels, the leading hotel company in the Nordic countries, has signed an agreement with the landlord HM 2 A/S to operate the new large Scandic Spectrum hotel in central Copenhagen. The hotel, which will have 632 rooms, will be the largest in Scandic"s portfolio and is expected to open in 2021.
Scandic Hotels, the largest hotel operator in the Nordics, has signed a lease agreement with ATP to take over the operation of one of Copenhagen's most popular hotels and conference centers – the existing Radisson Blu Falconer – from October 1, 2018. The hotel is strategically located in the district of Frederiksberg in central Copenhagen and among other services offers a conference center that accommodates events for up to 3,000 people. In connection with the takeover, the hotel will change name to Scandic Falconer.