UK Provinces started the year by building on their 2014 performance, with a double-digit increase in gross operating profit per available room (GOPPAR). However, London hotels posted bottom line declines despite positive movements for January in top-line performance metrics, according to the latest data from HotStats.
Guillaume brings 20 years’ experience in the hotel industry, having held senior positions at hotels including The Ritz, The Connaught, Claridges, The Jumeirah Carlton Tower and The Dorchester. His most recent position was Managing Director of André Balazs Hotels where he oversaw the launch of Chiltern Firehouse.
eRevMax, the leading hospitality technology and distribution provider to the hospitality industry has released an infographic focusing key insights on 5 Distribution trends to watch for in 2015. Based on various market research, the results show that big data, use of analytics, content personalization and mobile bookings continue to move and shake the industry in the upcoming months.
The inaugural Bacchus Awards Dinner, being held on 30th March 2015 at the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, London, will be a landmark occasion for the Oxford School of Hospitality Management (Oxford Brookes University). It will bring together alumni, students, staff and friends of the School to mark the professional achievements of its graduates, and to reassert its commitment to working in close partnership with industry. Donald Sloan, Head of the Oxford School of Hospitality Management commented, "My colleagues and I are incredibly proud of our alumni. They follow highly successful careers in the international hospitality industry, with many becoming leading players in the sector. They also give back a great deal to the School – supporting current students, employing fellow graduates and acting as our ambassadors all around the world. The Bacchus Awards, launched as part of Oxford Brookes University's 150th anniversary celebrations, will be the biggest party we have ever thrown. Together we will celebrate being part of the vibrant professional community of the Oxford School of Hospitality Management".
MediaConcepts, experienced provider of integrated digital solutions for the hospitality industry, today announced the successful launch of a new online booking interface for Strand Palace Hotel (www.strandpalacehotel.co.uk).
eRevMax, the leading hotel technology provider, continues to help hotels increase bookings and propel their online revenue growth. The company behind leading distribution solutions, RateTiger and Connect, facilitated booking revenue worth over US$1.7 billion in 2014 for its hotel clients across the globe.
Roe has an accomplished career in sales and e-commerce roles for a variety of high profile brands, including Virgin Holidays, Expedia, BskyB and Opodo. He brings a wealth of valuable sales and distribution experience to the position, which sees him take responsibility for strengthening the business’s leisure, business and MICE sales. In addition, Roe will lead Accor’s loyalty programme, Le Club Accor Hotels, which now has 14 million members worldwide and offers a range of benefits for regular customers of all Accor hotel brands. Roe will be a member of both the UK & Ireland HotelServices Executive Committee and the UK & Ireland Executive Committee.
An official 'Topping Out' ceremony was held on Thursday 5th February to mark the completion of the highest point in the structure of the impressive 18 storey luxury hotel, InterContinental® London – The O2, opening Autumn/Winter 2015 in the historic Royal Borough of Greenwich.
According to the British Hospitality Association, branded Aparthotels and Serviced Apartments will be at the forefront of new hospitality innovations and have already started to gain solid recognition as a core part of the hospitality industry.
Business travellers paying to stay connected whilst they travel are costing British companies more than £370 million each year, according to new global research from Amba Hotels, hotels for the discerning business traveller. The average UK business traveller spends £16.30 on Wi-Fi and roaming charges on each trip – a third more than the average spend in the US where free Wi-Fi is more widely available.
Julie CHENEAU (ESSEC IMHI 2004) has been promoted to Director Market Management Expedia Inc London. Julie has worked for the last 9 years with Expedia successively to the following positions: Market Manager, Business Development Manager - Online Partner Marketing, Senior Market Manager and Area Manager before this last promotion. Prior to Expedia Julie did two years of Revenue Management
BridgeStreet Global Hospitality – the leading international solution for serviced apartment experiences – proudly announces the appointment of John Beck to regional director of sales for the EMEA region. Reporting directly to Brett Million, managing director of global revenue development at BridgeStreet, Beck will be responsible for managing and developing a sales force to ensure revenue growth across the EMEA region.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world's leading hotel companies today announces the opening of Staybridge Suites® London Vauxhall in Spring Mews, just off the Albert Embankment and minutes from Vauxhall tube, bus and rail links.
Pilbeam replaces Richard Mortimore, who was promoted to chief executive of Reed Exhibitions UK in 2014.
Strong December results contributed to a great year for the UK hotel industry with gross operating profit per available room (GOPPAR) showing growth for London and the UK Provinces compared to 2013. South West hoteliers brought their share to the nation's success with GOPPAR increasing by 9.0% in 2014, according to the latest data from HotStats.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world's leading hotel companies, today announced the opening of Crowne Plaza® London - Battersea.
Katie Benson joins Jumeirah from Langham Group, where she was most recently CEO and Executive Director of Langham Hospitality Investments, as well as Regional Vice President for the Americas and Caribbean for Langham Hospitality Group.
The appointment comes at an important time for Accor UK, 2014 saw acceleration in the successful completion of new franchise and management contracts and 2015 will be another year of significant development as Accor has committed to enhancing its portfolio by pursuing a clear strategy for future development. In his new role, Jason will be responsible for leading Accor’s ambitious growth plans. Jason has significant experience having worked across the leisure and real estate sectors for 15 years. Most recently supporting growth across Accor’s brands as Director of Development UK & Ireland, contributing to a significant number of hotel developments throughout the UK.
Small Luxury Hotels of the World is certainly global, as its name would imply, but it’s not really so small. The hotel marketing consortium represents 520 small independent hotels across more than 80 countries. The organization differentiates its inventory by keeping properties to less than 50 rooms, maintaining a strong hold in the Asia market, and consistently tightening its inspection process and qualifications. Skift recently spoke to Small Luxury Hotels of the World CEO Paul Kerr about changes in the independent hotel market and big brands’ entrance into the sector.
Starwood Capital Group, a leading global private investment firm, announced today that a controlled affiliate has acquired a portfolio of four extended-stay hotels and one residential complex in London for £206 million ($312 million).