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Donovan Sumner has joined Hotel Co 51 as Regional Director of Operations, UK

Donovan Sumner has rejoined Hotel Co 51 (hotelco51.com) as Regional Director of Operations for the UK, overseeing the operator's regional portfolio of 17 Marriott International-branded hotels, including 15 Moxy hotels.A hospitality professional with 20 years' experience across a wide range of hotels, Donovan will leverage his history of managing Moxy properties across the UK, Italy and Norway. This includes responsibility for opening Moxy Aberdeen Airport - part of the Hotel Co 51 portfolio - in 2016 as the property's captain (General Manager).He returns to Hotel Co 51 from Cycas Hospitality, where he spent two years as Vice President of Operations, and takes over from Wayne Androliakos, following his appointment as CEO in June 2024.

Hotel Co. 51
London, United Kingdom
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Their Royal Highnesses The Duke And Duchess Of Edinburgh Celebrate The Grand Opening Of The Peninsula London, Belgravia

London's most spectacular, new luxury hotel The Peninsula London was the setting for a magical Grand Opening Celebration on Tuesday, 18 June. Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh joined luminaries from the fields of art, film and entertainment including Sophie Turner, Sabrina Elba, Billie Piper, Lady Helen Taylor, Pixie Geldof and many more. Over 2,500 guests from across the globe took over the hotel for an unforgettable night of entertainment and exceptional hospitality, accompanied by energetic Chinese Lion Dancing, music from the London Philharmonic Orchestra, a roster of nine live bands and renowned DJs, and a courtyard filled with gourmet food trucks and priceless vintage cars.

Peninsula
London, United Kingdom
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Foxhills Club & Resort Elevates Guest Experience with Installation of Crave Interactive Tablets in All Rooms

Foxhills Club & Resort is proud to announce the installation of Crave Interactive’s state-of-the-art tablets in all guest rooms, further enhancing the luxurious guest experience the resort is known for. These tablets feature one-touch dialling to contact hotel departments and mobile ordering capabilities for outdoor spaces, including the pool area.

Crave Interactive
London, United Kingdom
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Alice Jónsdóttir has been appointed as Director of Communications at The Chancery Rosewood

Prior to joining The Chancery Rosewood, Alice was the Global Head of PR & Communications of Corinthia Hotels where she played a pivotal role in standardising communications, creating a comprehensive messaging framework for the flagship hotel and portfolio properties. Combined with her expansive network of industry leaders across the UK, GCC, USA and Europe, Alice is a highly accomplished and inspiring hotelier, with a distinguished career spanning top-tier luxury brands. She brings a wealth of expertise in shaping brand identities and fostering strategic relationships.

Rosewood
London, United Kingdom
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Stephanie Clarke has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at The Chancery Rosewood

Prior to joining Rosewood, Stephanie led Sales and Marketing at The Carlton Tower Jumeirah and The Lowndes London where she achieved remarkable milestones in revenue growth and strategic partnerships. The opening and positioning of The Carlton Tower was a key success in the development of the Jumeirah brand in Europe. Stephanie has made significant contributions to esteemed establishments in the luxury hospitality sector, starting her career at The Ritz Paris where she played an integral role overseeing sales and marketing during the hotel's four-year renovation project. She later became Director of Sales and Marketing at Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris, where she orchestrated a comprehensive commercial strategy and developed partnerships.

Rosewood
London, United Kingdom
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Axel Krueger has been named General Manager at art’otel London Hoxton

As the brand's highly anticipated second UK opening, art'otel London Hoxton appointed Axel Krueger as General Manager. Krueger brings with him 17 years of experience in premium hotel management. He is also a long-standing member of the PPHE Hotel Group team and first joined the hotel group as Food and Beverage Director for Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London in 2010. Following his role as Director, Krueger became the Operations and Hotel Manager at Park Plaza London Riverbank and Opening General Manager at Park Plaza London Waterloo.

PPHE Hotel Group
London, United Kingdom
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Spencer Yeo has been appointed as General Manager at Treehouse Hotel London

Spencer Yeo has stepped into the role of General Manager at Treehouse Hotel London where he is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations. Situated in the heart of Marylebone at Langham Place, one of London's most vibrant neighborhoods, Treehouse Hotels' flagship property is designed to captivate the playful and whimsical spirit within each guest. It was ranked #32 in Conde Nast Traveller's 2023 Readers' Choice Awards for the best hotels in the UK. With an impressive 30 years of diverse experience in the hospitality industry, Yeo's most recent role was as General Manager at Cannizaro House and Hotel Du Vin in the UK. He has also held various positions at esteemed hotel groups worldwide, such as Development & Commercial Director at Campbell Gray Hotels, General Manager at Viceroy Hotel Groups, and Director of Sales & Marketing at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, among others.

Starwood Hotels
London, United Kingdom