Aethos, Europe's fastest-growing hospitality brand and members' club, is set to make a bold entrance into London this summer. The highly anticipated acquisition of the Nobu Hotel London Shoreditch building by Limestone AG marks a new chapter for Aethos, bringing its signature blend of vibrant culinary concepts, well-being, and community-driven hospitality to one of the capital's most dynamic neighbourhoods.
Today, NoMad London announces the appointment of Serena Lightner as General Manager. With over 30 years of experience in the global hospitality industry, Lightner brings keen insight and a distinguished history of success to the Grade II-listed, 91-room luxury property in London's Covent Garden.
Situated within the historic former American Embassy at Grosvenor Square, The Chancery Rosewood is now accepting reservations for stays starting from 1 September, 2025. The striking Grade II listed building developed by Qatari Diar Europe LLP, balances rich history with contemporary luxury, showcasing architectural restoration led by British architect Sir David Chipperfield, with suites and communal spaces designed by French interiors architect Joseph Dirand.
HVS London has announced the expansion of its Asset Management division today, further strengthening its position as a leader in hospitality consulting and reinforcing its commitment to providing comprehensive asset management and owners’ representative services to its clients.
The highly anticipated 8th annual Luxury Hospitality Symposium (LHS) will take place on March 19th, 2025, at the prestigious Autograph Bankside Hotel in London. This premier event, organized by academics and students, serves as a vital bridge between aspiring luxury hospitality professionals and luxury hospitality industry leaders.
One Aldwych, London's first five-star B Corp™ hotel, welcomes guests back with enhanced design and installation elements across its most iconic areas, namely the Lobby Bar, Indigo restaurant and its Signature Suites. London-based designers Fabled Studio were invited back to the hotel to further re-imagine the seminal Lobby Bar and Indigo restaurant, adding layers of modernity and heritage influence in equal measure.
Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch, London’s most highly anticipated luxury opening, today announces Clare Smyth and Daniel Boulud as its official chef partners. The two renowned chefs, who together hold seven Michelin stars, will each oversee one of the hotel’s signature restaurants when it opens its doors in 2026.
JW Marriott Grosvenor House London is delighted to announce the appointment of Alexander Henskens as Hotel Manager for the 496-room and first hotel on Park Lane, renowned for its Great Room.
Cheval Collection has appointed Ian James as GM at two of its London properties; Cheval Gloucester Park and Lexham Gardens by Cheval Maison.
Mikco brings 13 years of experience garnered across the hospitality, travel & tourism, fashion and gaming sectors. He began his marketing career at the F1 Hotel Manilla before joining Hotel Jen Manila by Shangri La, before moving across to Quest Plus Conference Center, Clark & Mimosa Golf Course, as Assistant Director for PR & Marketing Communications. Whilst completing his MBA in the UK, he took on roles at Christian Dior Couture and Giorgio Armani, before joining the Hyatt family as Marketing Manager for the Hyatt Regency and Hyatt House London Stratford in 2023.
An accomplished director spanning 20 years in the luxury hotel industry, Monika began her career in the Front Office at Swissotel Chicago and over the years, transitioned from Reservations & Revenue to her true passion in Sales & Marketing. Monika's career path was largely shaped within Starwood Hotels & Resorts, where she held key roles at multiple London properties and was part of the pre-opening teams for hotels in Prague and Bratislava. Previously, as Co-Founder and CMO of TIPHospitality, Monika co-launched a hospitality lifestyle mobile platform, building its brand identity and executing a targeted marketing strategy. Her earlier roles as Director of Sales and Marketing at The Westbury Mayfair, Luxury Collection and Sheraton Hotels further honed her ability to deliver revenue growth through bespoke sales and marketing initiatives, high-impact partnerships and creative brand activations. As Commercial Director at The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences in London, Monika was part of the transition to new management, developing a fresh commercial strategy and repositioning the hotel in the luxury leisure market. Her innovative marketing campaigns and strategic partnerships helped drive brand visibility, culminating in the hotel being recognised as Best Urban Hotel in the UK 2023 by CN Johansens.
Slated to open in April of 2025, Templeton Garden is located in a rare oasis of the cosmopolitan capital. The 156-room property is situated in leafy, historic Earl's Court. Once a rural idyll, this neighborhood evolved into one of the capital's most well-connected hubs, which Beatrix Potter, Alfred Hitchcock, and Agatha Christie all called home.
mci group, an independent global marketing & communications group with a human-first approach, announces strategic leadership appointments within its Global Sales Organisation, effective January 2025. These changes are part of the company's transformation to meet market opportunities and support clients in achieving growth.
The Britannic Explorer, A Belmond Train, U.K. announces the appointment of Hendrik Huebner as General Manager, effective immediately. Hendrik's experience spanning almost two decades, innovative vision, and deep passion for luxury travel make him ideally suited to lead the launch of England and Wales's first luxury sleeper train, set to debut on 5th July 2025.
The quintessentially British hotel introduces new rooms and suites, offering guests an unforgettable stay with bigger and better views of London's most iconic landmarks, including Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and the London Eye.
Dan Clark has been appointed as Vice President, Global Leisure Sales - Europe, where he will lead the brand's global leisure sales strategy in Europe. In this role, Dan will focus on strengthening relationships with the travel agent community, driving bookings for member hotels worldwide, and fostering partnerships with leading luxury organisations such as Virtuoso and Serandipians. With extensive experience in hospitality sales, Dan most recently served as Senior Director of Hospitality Sales for Calliope Collective, another Preferred Travel Group brand, leading the division's representation efforts throughout Europe. Prior to that, he worked for a range of hotels and brands including Gleneagles, Elite Hotels, Radisson Edwardian and Trump Hotels, where he elevated visibility and implemented successful sales growth strategies.
Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest independent luxury hotel brand and a global provider of sales, marketing, and distribution services to member hotels, has announced two new leadership appointments in the United Kingdom. Strengthening its London-based team, Anna Moore has been appointed as Regional Director, U.K. and Ireland and Dan Clark is now Vice President, Global Leisure Sales - Europe.
JW Marriott Grosvenor House London is delighted to announce the appointment of Patrick O'Sullivan as Executive Chef for Park Lane's first hotel, renowned for its iconic Great Room. O'Sullivan returns to Grosvenor House from The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco where he held the position as Executive Chef, overseeing the hotel's award-winning restaurant Parallel 37 and the banqueting operations.
DUKES London, a distinguished five-star hotel nestled in the heart of St James's, Mayfair, is embarking on an ambitious renovation project - marking an exciting new chapter in the hotel's storied history, with a redesign set to be unveiled by late 2025.