Second London hotel for Malaysia's YTL Hotels
A second London hotel for Malaysia's YTL HotelsMalaysia's YTL Hotels is on track to open the Academy Hotel in August in London's Bloomsbury district.
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Geoffrey Gelardi Honored for Outstanding Contribution to the Hospitality Industry
Veteran hotelier Geoffrey Gelardi was awarded with the Cateys 2018: Special Award, one of the most prestigious accolades in the hospitality industry, presented by UK-based publication The Caterer. The honor recognizes Mr. Gelardi's achievement as the longest tenured managing director of a luxury property in London and his enduring commitment to the guests and staff at The Lanesborough.
Europe’s Largest Residence Inn By Marriott Opens In London
Marriott International, Inc. has announced the opening of Residence Inn by Marriott London Kensington, the largest property in the extended-stay brand's European portfolio.
Marco Novella has been appointed as General Manager at The Lanesborough
A key figure in the profession, Marco Novella succeeds Managing Director Geoffrey Gelardi and joins Oetker Collection after a successful career in prestigious hotel groups across Europe. He started as General Manager of the St. Regis Hotel in Rome in 1999 and became General Manager of Gritti Palace in Venice, another property of the Starwood Group. In 2010 he took the head of the renowned and highly confidential Villa San Michele in Florence. Most recently he became General Manager of Brown's London in 2016.
Chris Meehan has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Hard Rock Hotel London
Hard Rock Hotel London has announced the appointment of Chris Meehan as Director of Sales & Marketing at the soon-to-open 1000-bedroom hotel. Joining General Manager, Oliver Kahf, Meehan is the latest addition to the new senior management team, as the hotel gears up to launch in spring 2019.
innform.io, a new hassle-free eLearning tool for hospitality companies, announces a free July beta release
innform.io, the new hassle-free eLearning tool for hospitality companies announces a free July beta release. The SaaS tool comes with monthly multilingual readymade courses and a simple user experience.
BLLA Abroad - The world’s leading boutique association launches exclusive Boutique Social Club dinner series in London
Since the beginning, the Boutique and Lifestyle Leaders Association's (rebranded from Boutique and Lifestyle Lodging Association) presence has been global. From our international members and early conferences in Paris and London, we have garnered support and cultivated communities all around the globe. Two recent excursions over the pond have solidified our foothold on the boutique community and will foster boutique developments in tomorrow's most sought-after vacation destinations.
STR: Preliminary June data for London hotels
STR's preliminary June 2018 data for London, England, indicates higher occupancy but lower rates. Based on daily data from June, London reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
Whitbread pulls into Marylebone with planning permission for latest hub by Premier Inn
Whitbread, the owner of Premier Inn, has secured planning permission for a 294-bedroomhub by Premier Inn hotel at 191 Old Marylebone Road in Marylebone, London NW1.
Joanne Taylor-Stagg has been appointed as General Manager at The Capital London
Joanne Taylor-Stagg is the new general manager at The Capital Hotel and Apartments in Knightsbridge and is also responsible for The Levin Hotel and The London Bakery. Joanne joined from her 2-year role as general manager at The Trafalgar St James where she successfully repositioned the hotel from a 4-star to 5-star luxury. She started her 25-year career in South Africa and has spent 5 years in senior roles with ReDefineBDL (London and Birmingham), and 12 years with Marriott Hotels in the UK. Joanne's extensive experience in all key aspects of hospitality puts her in the perfect position to drive The Capital forward as a part of the prestigious Warwick Hotels & Resorts portfolio. She is a passionate hotelier and leading light among today's dynamic female general managers.
Javier Beneyto has been appointed as General Manager at COMO Metropolitan London
Beneyto joins the team after successfully launching COMO's newest addition to the collection, COMO Uma Canggu in Bali. Born in Madrid, Javier Beneyto began his career at the Arabella Sheraton Hotel in Palma de Mallorca, while studying hotel management at universities in Spain and Germany. Since graduating he has held managerial positions at hotels across the Caribbean, North America and Europe. At the beginning of 2009, Beneyto became the Hotel Manager of the award-winning Villa Magna Hotel - a five-star Grand Luxe member of Leading Hotels of the World. Beneyto joined COMO Hotels and Resorts in 2012 as acting General Manager of COMO Cocoa Island in the Maldives before filling the same role in London at COMO The Halkin. He then moved to the United States as the opening General Manager of COMO's Metropolitan Miami Beach, before relocating to Bali.
Hotel booking websites told to stop 'one room left' warnings - telegraph.co.uk
Hotel booking websites have been told to stop "one room left" warnings designed to pressure holidaymakers into booking, under a crackdown by competition watchdogs. Such warnings are currently used by the UK's most popular booking sites including Expedia and Booking.com to encourage customers to book sooner rather than later. Following an investigation into holiday booking sites the Competition and Markets Authority said it would take firms to court if they did not end unfair and misleading practices.
This New London Hotel Is Proud Of What It Doesn't Have | forbes.com
Few hotel websites contain a proud list of amenities that they don't offer. But then again, the newly renovated London-based hotel Pilgrm is hoping to offer travelers a unique hotel experience. No more trouser presses, room service or minibars. No bellboys or doormen, it says on its website. What it does have is a sense of place, peace of mind, and purpose.
Douglas McHugh has been appointed as General Manager at Bankside Hotel
Douglas McHugh has joined the quirky new property near the South Bank from his role at St Ermin's, where had been for the last eight years, leading the team through the five-star hotel's £37m relaunch.
James Murphy has been appointed as Operations Manager at Sofitel London Heathrow
James Murphy, who will begin at Sofitel London Heathrow in July, has 13 years' experience in the hotel sector, and is moving from within the Arora Group. James was Meetings and Events Operations Manager at the Arora managed and owned InterContinental London - The O2, during its launch. He also has experience of Sofitel London Heathrow, having worked as Meetings and Events Operations Manager for the hotel between 2011 and 2015.
Patrick Mudalige has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at Sofitel London Heathrow
With over 20 years' experience in the hotel and hospitality industry, Patrick Mudalige has worked in some of the world's most prestigious hotels including Hilton International, Burj Al Arab and Waldorf Astoria. Patrick later transitioned into senior roles in hotels including Marriott International, Boscolo Hotels, St Regis Hotels and Autograph Collection Hotels. He is a bronze, silver and gold medallist of the Craft Guild of Chefs and a member of Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs. Patrick started at Sofitel London Heathrow earlier this month.
Stephen Mileham has been appointed as General Manager at Thistle Kensington Gardens and Thistle Hyde Park
Stephen Mileham, the former general manager of Donnington Valley Hotel & Spa, has joined glh Hotels to take over the running of two of the Thistle Hotels properties.Stephen, who took up the post in April 2018, will manage the group's west London Thistle properties, Thistle Kensington Gardens with its 175 bedrooms, as well as the historic Thistle Hyde Park which has 54 bedrooms.
Graham Kiy has been appointed as Area Vice President of Operations, EMEA Hotels at Hard Rock International
Hard Rock International has announced the appointment of Graham Kiy as Area Vice President of Operations of Hotels in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Kiy's appointment at Hard Rock International will see him lead the management, operations and pre-opening planning of Hard Rock Hotels throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Andaz Brand Debuts (ANDAZ)RED Suite in London Designed by Sir Terence Conran of Conran and Partners
The Andaz brand announced today its latest collaboration with (RED) - the AIDS organization founded by Bono and Bobby Shriver - the launch of a custom suite at Andaz London Liverpool Street personally designed by Sir Terence Conran, founder of acclaimed architecture and interior design firm, Conran and Partners. The (ANDAZ)RED Suite is available to book beginning June 22, 2018, with a portion of each booking going directly to support (RED)'s fight to end AIDS. Development of the 900 square foot suite (80 square meters) follows a larger renovation of the hotel's 267 guestrooms in 2017, completed by the team at Conran and Partners.
Amanda Hyndman has been named GM & Area Vice President Operations at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
Amanda Hyndman returns to Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group as General Manager, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London and Area Vice President Operations with responsibility for Mandarin Oriental, Munich and Mandarin Oriental, Prague.A respected hotelier, Amanda is best known for her five years as General Manager of the legendary Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok. Other key roles during her ten years with the group include General Manager of The Excelsior, Hong Kong and Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC.