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11 Cadogan Gardens Becomes Only Relais & Châteaux Hotel In London

As Relais & Châteaux announces its newest members around the world, 11 Cadogan Gardens is honourably welcomed as the association's only London hotel. Following in the steps of its sister properties Chewton Glen, the first Relais & Châteaux hotel in the UK, and Cliveden House, 11 Cadogan Gardens will be the third member in the Iconic Luxury Hotels group to join the prestigious association.Relais & Châteaux members embody exceptional hospitality through service, cuisine and amenities, while offering travellers a sense of place rich in culture and heritage. It was the award-winning Chewton Glen that set the standard of excellence for Relais & Châteaux in the United Kingdom, as the first-ever British hotel to join the association back in 1971. Championing its rich heritage and exceptional service, 11 Cadogan Gardens has followed in Chewton Glen's footsteps, to become one of the finest hotels in the world. Originally built by Lord Chelsea in the late 19th century as part of the prestigious Cadogan Estate, 11 Cadogan Gardens today stands as one of London's premier boutique hotels, with 56 luxury guestrooms and a brand-new restaurant, Hans' Bar & Grill, that opens onto the artisanal Pavilion Road. Located in the heart of Chelsea, just off Sloane Square, the property is rooted in heritage and has become a staple destination for the local community.

Aaron Kaupp has been appointed as Regional VP of London properties and Jumeirah Frankfurt, and General Manager of The Carlton Tower, Jumeirah at Jumeirah Carlton Tower

In London, The Carlton Tower, Jumeirah announced the appointment of Aaron Kaupp, Regional Vice President of London properties and Jumeirah Frankfurt, and General Manager of The Carlton Tower, Jumeirah. Aaron is expected to play a major role in leading the highly anticipated re-opening of the iconic landmark in London, The Carlton Tower, Jumeirah. Aaron joins Jumeirah from Le Royal Monceau, Raffles Paris, where he has been General Manager since 2016. With extensive experience in luxury hotels across Europe including Florence and the Amalfi Coast in Italy, Aaron has driven the development of a Michelin starred restaurant and worked closely with Giorgio Armani as part of the opening team of the Armani Hotel in Milan.

1 Hotel London Mayfair To Open In 2022

1 Hotels, the mission-driven, sustainable luxury hotel brand founded by Starwood Capital Group Chairman and CEO Barry Sternlicht, announced today that it will debut its UK brand flagship, the 1 Hotel London Mayfair, in 2022. Located in the heart of Mayfair overlooking Green Park, 1 Hotel London Mayfair will be operated by SH Hotels & Resorts and will bring eco-conscious, modern design to London. The brand is inspired by a simple idea: teaching people they can have a luxury lifestyle in a more sustainable way.

Javier Hortal has been appointed as SVP Design & Development, Middle East & Europe at sbe

In his new role as SVP Design & Development, Middle East & Europe, Javier Hortal is joining us after an extensive 11-year career at luxury hotel group Mandarin Oriental, where he served as the group's Director of Technical Services in EMEA and was responsible for the group's new hotels, resorts, residences and large-scale renovations across the region. Prior to joining Mandarin Oriental, Javier led the hospitality team at global architectural practice RTKL's London office. He is also a graduate of the Welsh School of Architecture, a Spanish national and a UK-chartered Architect.

Pegi Amarteifio has been appointed as Vice President, Global Public Relations at Forbes Travel Guide (FTG)

Most recently, Pegi Amarteifio worked for Small Luxury Hotels. Briefly, Forbes Travel Guide ("FTG") is the global expert on genuine Five-Star service. The company invented Five-Star and has grown into the only independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas. It also offers tailored in-person and online training solutions, expert quality assessments and custom standards development to its luxury hospitality portfolio and other businesses that prioritize service excellence. We currently rate 1,700 hotels, restaurants and spas in over 70 countries.

Barry Sternlicht's first Treehouse Hotel debuts in London

Treehouse London, Sternlicht's newest and most eagerly anticipated hotel brand, is set to open on Langham Place in Marylebone—one of London's most vibrant neighborhoods. Designed to appeal to the child in all of us, Treehouse is playful, curious, rustic and nostalgic, inspired by simple joys. The hotel will feature Toca Madera, an acclaimed Mexican restaurant and the spectacular rooftop bar "The Nest," with 360-degree views of central London. SH Hotels & Resorts, an affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group, will operate the hotel.

Graham Pope has been appointed as Head of European Sales at Cvent

Cvent, a market-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, today announced the hiring of Graham Pope as Head of European Sales for its Hospitality Cloud platform, which offers hoteliers digital advertising and software solutions for their MICE business. Pope has nearly 14 years of experience in the event and software-as-a-service (SaaS) spaces and will be based at Cvent's European headquarters in London. The news comes on the heels of the company's recent announcement that it will double its headcount in Frankfurt and expand its employee base across Europe.

Citadines Islington London, Opening November 2019

Set to open in November 2019, Citadines Islington London is part of Islington Square, an integrated development which also comprises retail and commercial spaces within a former Royal Mail sorting office that was built in 1907. It is located close to Upper Street and surrounded by a vibrant mix of bars, restaurants and quirky boutiques. It is in proximity to an exhibition and conference venue as well as attractions such as the famous Sadler's Wells Theatre, Regent's Canal and Emirates Stadium, home to Arsenal Football Club.

Waqas Bin Tahir has been appointed as General Manager at Ibis Styles Heathrow East

Waqas has extensive experience in the hospitality industry, having worked in both Radisson and Ibis Styles hotels for over 14 years. In addition to this, Waqas has an MSc in Tourism Management from Surrey University which ranks top 5 in the world for tourism. For the past 7 years, Waqas has worked in General Manager roles at Ibis Southampton Centre, Ibis Budget Portsmouth and Ibis Budget London Hounslow, making him the perfect candidate for this new GM role.

The Biltmore Mayfair Brings Contemporary Luxury to London’s Most Exclusive Postcode

The Biltmore Mayfair opens its doors today as Europe's first LXR Hotels & Resorts property — Hilton's collection of luxury hotels. The 307-room hotel combines exquisite contemporary accommodation, stunning views across the gardens of Grosvenor Square and innovative culinary concepts by Michelin-starred restaurateur Jason Atherton, creating the ultimate urban sanctuary in the heart of Mayfair.