The Association of Serviced Apartment Providers (ASAP), the not-for-profit trade body for the serviced apartment sector, has announced that Richard Whittaker, Director of Supplier Management (EMEA) at Oakwood Worldwide, has been appointed as its new Chairman.
On the back of BMI Regional's recent announcement to establish a new base at Birmingham with services to Graz, Gothenburg and Nuremberg, bmi regional is partnering with Virgin Trains to add a train travel booking facility to its website, making it easier for customers to travel beyond Birmingham International, located directly at Birmingham Airport and the NEC connecting the airline's new routes with Virgin Train's extensive high-speed train network to the wider UK.
STR's preliminary January 2017 data for London, England, indicates sharp performance increases.Based on daily data from January, London reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
Sir Peter Blake, a leading figure in the art world, and often referred to as the 'Godfather of British Pop Art', has been commissioned by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group to create a collage which will cover Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London's iconic façade during part of the hotel's comprehensive phased renovation.
Worldhotels has awarded The Caesar Hotel with its Experience Creator Award. Thomas Griffiths, Executive Vice President the Americas, and Christina Spykerman, Regional Vice President Sales and Marketing Asia Pacific, presented the award at the Worldhotels' Annual Conference in Moscow, Russia.
Kostas Sfaltos, former general manager at the One Aldwych, London, has moved to the same position as the five-red-AA-star, 85-bedroom Bulgari Hotel London.
YOTEL has announced plans to open its third property in the UK in late 2018 with a 212-cabin hotel in Central London's creative quarter of Clerkenwell at 96-100 Clerkenwell Road. Regarded as the epicentre of London's design and architecture scene and a leader in the UK's Tech Nation programme, Clerkenwell is ideal for YOTEL's first city-centre hotel in Europe.
Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of next-generation hospitality software solutions and services, today announced that the company will exhibit at ICE Totally Gaming 2017, continuing to demonstrate its leadership position in hospitality solutions for gaming hotels and resorts. The annual B2B exhibition, which brings together the worldwide online and offline gaming sectors, will be held Feb. 7-9, at ExCeL London.
On May 3rd, 12 travel start-ups will pitch their businesses in front of a panel of experienced investors, who will be judging their financial potential. The two best pitches will be chosen to present in front of the 400+ summit attendees, with the winner chosen through a live audience poll of more than 400 attendees.
BHN has teamed up with leading guest feedback and online reputation management specialist GuestRevu and worldwide renowned hospitality management institution Glion Institute of Higher Education, to launch the awards, which will be presented at an awards ceremony held at the Boutique and Lifestyle Hotel Summit 2017 in London on May 22/23.
The 2016 'Outstanding Overall Learners of the Year' for HOSPA's hospitality focused Professional Development Programmes in Financial Management and Revenue Management were announced yesterday (25 January 2017) at the newly introduced HOSPA Annual Student Awards Ceremony – held at the Hilton on Park Lane, London.
Guido Polito, CEO of Baglioni Hotels has announced the appointment of Stefan Mueller as Director of Sales & Marketing of the Baglioni Hotel London. With over 20 years experience in luxury hospitality, Stefan recently joined the executive team from the Excelsior Hotel Ernst in Cologne, a founding member of The Leading Hotels of the World and prior to that has cumulated over 12 years with the Mandarin Oriental Hotels in Munich and London.
Fortunately the travel industry is more forgiving than politics and some execs from across the travel spectrum were willing to share their views on what 2017 may hold.
Corinthia Hotels announces the appointment of Jennifer Tyler as PR Manager for the Group’s flagship hotel in London.Jennifer joins Corinthia Hotel London from David Collins Studio, the luxury interior design and architecture practice, where she stood as Communications Manager and was responsible for the international PR, Social Media and Marketing campaigns across the brand’s hospitality, retail and residential portfolio. During this time, Jennifer worked alongside colleagues at Corinthia Hotel London on the launch of the David Collins Studio-designed al fresco The Garden Lounge, which sits at the heart of the hotel. Prior to this, Jennifer served as Global PR Specialist for the worldwide leader in private aviation, NetJets. A role in which she focused on the company’s PR efforts across EMEA and supported the growth of the business in the US, China and emerging markets.
STR's preliminary December 2016 data for London, England, indicates significant demand growth and high occupancy levels.Based on daily data from December, London reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
Nobu Hotel Shoreditch, Nobu’s first European hotel, is pleased to announce the appointment of Gigi Vega as Regional Director and General Manager. Gigi Vega will oversee all of the operations at the new 150-room hotel, opening in spring 2017, including the 240-seat restaurant and a forthcoming rooftop bar. Gigi Vega joins from Nobu Caesars Palace where she was the Vice President of Luxury Services and concurrently the General Manager of Caesars Palaces’ lifestyle boutique accommodation. Gigi Vega is an accomplished hotelier whose skills have been honed by over 25 years in the hospitality industry. Vega established her roots in the industry with InterContinental Hotels Group eventually branching out into the luxury segment with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group.As General Manager, Gigi Vega will bring her wealth of international experience to London’s newest hotel. She will lead a diverse team to deliver creative and innovative programmes, establishing Nobu Hotel Shoreditch as London’s newest must-visit destination. Nobu Hotel Shoreditch is now recruiting for over 200 positions. The hotel is searching for individuals of varied experiences, from those ready to begin their career in hospitality, to those looking for a new, exciting opportunity as part of one of the world’s most renowned hospitality brands. Positions available are varied, from Chefs to Front of House roles and Waiters. The prestigious Nobu reputation has been built on perfecting the balance of luxury, fun and theatre, delivered by heartfelt passion and pride of service. Applicants must have the dedication and skills to uphold Nobu’s high standards and to embody and represent the brand’s core values.
HOSPA - the UK's leading educational organisation for hospitality professionals involved in Financial Management, Revenue Management, Marketing and IT – will be hosting a special Finance meeting in London on Tuesday, 17 January 2017 on 'Everything you need to know about the Apprenticeship Levy'. It is a follow- on from the much-in-demand 'Apprenticeship Levy' Technical Update – presented by Annette Allmark of performance and talent management consultancy, People1st – at HOSPA's November HOSPACE2016 Conference and Exhibition.
Govert Deketh has taken the helm of London Marriott Hotel County Hall just prior to the completion of its major refurbishment and relaunch.
Jamie Welch has been appointed executive chef at the recently refurbished 206-bedroom London Marriott Hotel County Hall.
Dorsett Hospitality International is delighted to announce that the first management positions for Dorsett City in Aldgate have been put in place ahead of this London hotel launch in April 2017.