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Stay up all night in the Hidden Library of St Paul’s Cathedral, now on Airbnb

Airbnb is inviting bookworms on the ultimate literary escape: an overnight stay in the Hidden Library of St Paul’s Cathedral – hosted by Abby Parker of BookTok’s @abbysbooks. Tucked away in one of London’s most iconic landmarks, the Hidden Library allows guests to immerse themselves in the enchanting world of literature – exclusively listed on Airbnb. It will also be the first time that someone has officially slept inside the Cathedral since the St Paul’s Watch protected the building during World War II.1

Andrea Signanini has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at Pan Pacific London

Multi-award-winning and Forbes Five-star rated Pan Pacific London has appointed Andrea Signanini as its new Director of Food and Beverage. In his role, Andrea will oversee F&B across all aspects of the luxury hotel and its six outlets, in-room dining and banqueting, ensuring the highest standards of service and an unsurpassed luxury experience for guests.

Suzanne Speak has been appointed as Managing Director UK & Ireland at Radisson Hotel Group

Suzanne Speak joined Radisson Hotel Group in February 2021 as Cluster General Manager for Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport and Park Inn by Radisson Manchester City Centre. With a career spanning 26 years, Suzanne brings a wealth of experience to the role, having worked across a number of renowned hotel brands throughout her time in the industry.

Simon P. Casson has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Corinthia Hotels Ltd (CHL)

International Hotel Investments plc, trading as the Corinthia Group, and owners, developers and operators of luxury Corinthia Hotels and real estate, is pleased to announce two key appointments with the promotion of Simon Naudi to Group CEO and Managing Director, and Simon P. Casson succeeding him as CEO of the group's operating arm Corinthia Hotels Ltd (CHL).

Caroline Moultrie has been appointed as President, EMEA at MMGY Global

Moultrie is MMGY Global's first President of EMEA. As former Managing Director of MMGY Hills Balfour and Executive Vice President of the World Travel & Tourism Council, Moultrie is a global business leader and strategist with a highly established network of senior contacts across the travel and tourism sector. Her strategic insights and hands-on experience position her as a go-to leader for steering brands toward unparalleled success.

Rory Slater has been appointed as Managing Director, London at COMO Hotels & Resorts

With a remarkable 30-year career in luxury hospitality, Rory brings an extensive wealth of international expertise, having held prominent leadership positions in the United States, United Kingdom, and Asia. He joins COMO from Estelle Manor in Oxfordshire where he was General Manager. His leadership style, finely tuned by years of global experience, aligns seamlessly with COMO's commitment to delivering exceptional and enriching experiences for its discerning clientele.

Mario Flanagan has been appointed as General Manager at Great Scotland Yard Hotel - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Part of the Unbound Collection by Hyatt, the five-star Great Scotland Yard Hotel, Westminster, has announced the appointment of hotelier Mario Flanagan as its new General Manager. A seasoned hotelier with Hyatt, Mario brings his passion and a wealth of experience in hospitality to the hotel, for the next stage of its journey.

Dalata checks into London with first Maldron Hotel

Dalata Hotel Group PLC has created 50 new jobs with the official opening of its first Maldron Hotel in London, providing what they describe as "an epic basecamp" for guests in one of the capital's most popular areas. The 4* Maldron Hotel Finsbury Park is the group's 53 rd hotel in the UK, Ireland & Continental Europe and the first of five new Maldron Hotels set to open across the UK in the next 12 months. Dalata Hotel Group, which also operates Clayton Hotels, purchased the ready-to-open 191- bedroom hotel at Finsbury Park for £44.3million and immediately invested a further £4.1 million to meet Maldron Hotels' exacting standards. Maldron Hotel Finsbury Park General Manager, Kirsty Monington said the hotel is the perfect basecamp for enjoying both the local area and all of London's world-famous attractions and landmarks.

1 Hotels Launches London's First Nature-driven Hotel Experience

1 Hotels, the nature-inspired mission-driven hotel brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, announces the official opening of 1 Hotel Mayfair, its UK flagship and first European destination, developed in collaboration with Crosstree Real Estate Partners. Located on a fashionable corner of historic Mayfair overlooking the mature trees of Green Park, 1 Hotel Mayfair brings the beauty of nature to central London through vertical landscapes, sustainable design, farm-to-table food, and nature-inspired immersive experiences.