Bringing considerable localized expertise to the company's hotel under management model is Adela Cristea, who has taken up her post as Senior Director and Head of Development, UK and Ireland.
STR's preliminary November 2017 data for hotels in London, England, indicates a year-over-year decline in occupancy levels, but growth in average daily rate (ADR).Based on daily data from November, London reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
Best Western Great Britain has appointed Rob Paterson as its new Chief Executive Officer. Paterson joins from Village Hotels where he is presently Commercial Director. Paterson will join the largest collection of independent hotels in Great Britain in mid-February after a 16-year career with brands such as Accor, De Vere, Malmaison and Hotel du Vin. Paterson will be CEO of Interchange & Consort Hotels, the parent company of Best Western Great Britain and its purchasing company, Beacon. He joins following news last week of Best Western Great Britain posting a record year for number of hotel applications and activations in 2017.
EyeforTravel has officially launched the 21st edition of EyeforTravel Europe 2018, Europe's largest forum for commercial, digital & data executives working in travel.
Cycas Hospitality has launched a brand-new apartment-hotel concept in the buzzy neighbourhood of Bermondsey in London Bridge. South Point Suites offers 101 studios and one-bedroom suites, all designed to offer the comforts of home for those staying in London for a long-term project, relocation or long holiday. The location is ten minutes walk from both London Bridge and Bermondsey stations, part of a flourishing neighbourhood with boutiques, restaurants, bars, parks, cinemas, barbers, cafes, art galleries and markets.
The branded residences sector is one of the fastest growing in the real estate industry, attracting more hotel operators, developers, investors and buyers year-on-year. The highly-anticipated second edition of industry go-to report Branded Residences: An Overview, highlights trends in the market and new statistics on market growth, and explores the reasons for its continued success and why it is a popular investment choice.
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts has announced the resignation of Katie Benson, its Regional Vice President for Europe and General Manager for its flagship European hotel, Jumeirah Carlton Tower. After almost three years with Jumeirah, Katie Benson will be pursuing a new career opportunity outside the group in the New Year, and will be succeeded in her role by Luc Delafosse who will start his new role effective 30th November 2017.
Twenty Grosvenor Square, Mayfair – a partnership between the leading hotelier Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and development firm Finchatton – has announced the appointment of Four Season’s Annabel Shaw, as Director of Residences. Leveraging her wealth of global experience across luxury servicing, Shaw will act exclusively on behalf of the residents of Twenty Grosvenor Square, which completes in September 2018. Shaw is a Four Seasons veteran of over 20 years. Her career includes Director of Rooms, then Hotel Manager at Four Seasons Great Exuma, Bahamas. Most recently, Shaw was Hotel Manager at the Four Seasons Park Lane Hotel, overseeing 193 luxury guest rooms and suites to the highest standard. Annabel’s role will incorporate all aspects of property management, including residential operations and facilitating residents’ access to the wealth of services that Twenty Grosvenor Square offers.
RateGain announces the launch of AirGain, a real-time airline pricing intelligence solution that collects and analyzes airline fares for diverse categories and attributes across multiple distribution channels. With AirGain, an airline aims to solve such critical business challenges as inaccurate/delayed pricing, understanding ancillaries pricing, and tackling the airline rate parity issues.
London is a city that has always had an abundance of hotels, especially in the high end luxury market, and so it may seem like an impossible feat to build a property that stands out in such a market. However, some of the newer offerings that are currently in London's project pipeline are poised to do just that.
STR's preliminary October 2017 data for hotels in London, England, indicates a year-over-year decline in occupancy levels, but growth in average daily rate (ADR).Based on daily data from October, London reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
The position has just been created and Jenni is responsible for the eight "luxury brands" of the group including Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Bulgari Hotels, St. Regis, W Hotels, EDITION, The Luxury Collection and JW Marriott.
Jeremy Duff joins Guestjoy as International Business Development Manager, bringing with him nearly 20 years of hospitality experience. Jeremy will oversee the day to day growth of Guestjoy in the international market, creating and managing opportunities to establish the brand globally. With vast experience in the hotel technology sector, Jeremy's company Athena Solutions help developed, sell and support a successful PMS solution, before moving into the CRM field with Guestfolio, were Jeremy worked for over 5 years in sales & business development. He has a proven track record of building partnerships and developing brands in new markets.
Van Loocke brings with her knowledge and experience in the fields of hospitality, luxury serviced apartments and real estate.
The winners of the 2017 prestigious annual 'Inspirational Leader Professionals of the Year Awards' – for Hospitality Finance, Revenue Management and IT – were announced and honoured last night (2 November) at the HOSPACE2017 Gala Awards Dinner by HOSPA, the UK's leading educational organization for those involved in hospitality finance, revenue management and IT.
The winners of the 2017 'Hospitality Career Investment Development Scholarships', sponsored by IDeaS, were announced and publicly recognized on Thursday (2 November) by HOSPA – the UK's leading educational organisation for hospitality professionals involved in Financial Management, Revenue Management and IT – at its Annual HOSPACE2017 Conference and Exhibition, held at the Royal Lancaster London.
Finchatton, the preeminent international design and development firm, has partnered with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world"s leading luxury hospitality company, to offer the first standalone Four Seasons Private Residences, located at Twenty Grosvenor Square in London. Opening in 2018, the residences will be the first Four Seasons Private Residences to be operated independently of a Four Seasons hotel or resort.
glh Hotels today announces the appointment of Oliver Kahf as general manager of the new Hard Rock Hotel London, as the iconic brand prepares to open its doors in the capital in early 2019. Kahf will bring considerable international operations expertise to the Hard Rock Hotel London, having lived and worked in 14 countries on four continents throughout his 33 years in hospitality.
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has opened a new development office in London and appointed experienced hotel development professional Amir Lababedi to spearhead its expansion strategy in Europe – including the UK - and North Africa, signalling the company’s ambitious growth plans for these core markets.
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by Prime Investors Capital Ltd to operate the luxury hotel within one of the capital's best-known and most prestigious monuments. Admiralty Arch Waldorf Astoria, London will open in 2022, following an extensive on-going refurbishment programme which will restore and protect the iconic landmark's architectural and historical features.