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Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London is Now Open
A contemporary launch for one of London's most historic neighbourhoods.
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.
Sophie Rough has been appointed as Director of Talent & Culture at The Chancery Rosewood
Sophie joins The Chancery Rosewood from Soho House & Co, where she served as Head of People. During her time there she was instrumental in enhancing work culture by improving the employee experience while maintaining and protecting the essence of the brand and successfully launched several people focused initiatives.
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.
Bob W strengthens London presence with three new openings
Bob W, the tech-powered hospitality operator, is expanding its London presence in the serviced apartment space with three new openings, taking the brand’s total number of properties in the capital to 13.
Spark by Hilton Set to Make European Debut in the UK
Spark by Hilton London Romford set to open in the coming weeks.
art’otel London Hoxton is now open!
London's highly anticipated lifestyle hotel, designed and filled with artworks by Signature Artist D*Face is now open.
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.
Ellen Kensington, London’s Newest Luxury Boutique Hotel to Open Early Summer 2024
KOP PROPERTIES (UK) Breathes Light and Life into a Fully Refurbished and Refreshed Historic Period Property in Kensington, London.
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.
Jad Lian has been appointed as Marketing Communications Manager at Andaz London Liverpool Street
Andaz London is delighted to announce the appointment of Jad Lian as the new Marketing Communications Manager. Having previously served as Assistant Marketing Manager with a long background in Hospitality, Jad brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to his new role.
This London Hotel Cost 1 Billion Pounds to Build - Here's Why It's One of the City’s Best New Properties
In September 2023, one of the world's leading luxury hotel brands expanded its portfolio of deluxe properties with the opening of The Peninsula London, a five-star development dripping in lion-guarded splendor.
art’otel London Hoxton Announces Official Opening Date
London's highly anticipated lifestyle hotel, designed and filled with artworks by Signature Artist D*Face, will open 24th April 2024.
Innovative subterranean hub by Premier Inn hotel to open at The Brunswick Centre, Bloomsbury
Lazari Investments, in partnership with Whitbread PLC, has secured planning permission for a sustainable, smart, hub by Premier Inn hotel below The Brunswick Centre in Bloomsbury, Central London.
The Shard - Hotel In The Clouds (Behind The Scenes Documentary)
An 'Our Stories' Documentary about the first few months in the life of London's five-star hotel, the Shangri-La The Shard. The hotel is the 90 million pound flagship of an Asian hotel empire and one of the first hotels in the UK to bring traditional Asian hospitality. The programme follows members of staff as they are interviewed for their new jobs and also during their crucial first few months after the hotel's opening. 19-year-old chef Ollie lands his first job straight out of college, sommelier Anne tries to teach other novice restaurant staff about fine wine, including her protege Angela, an under-confident waitress from a pizza chain who feels completely out of her depth in the glitzy five-star world of the Shangri-La. There are also the two bellmen and childhood friends from Bermondsey, Thaddaeus and Eddie, who have never even been in a five-star hotel before.
Inside Claridge's - The London Hotel For The Super Rich
This fascinating documentary, 'Our Stories' goes inside the London hotel for the super rich. Extraordinary series that paints an intimate and revealing portrait of life at one of the world's most prestigious hotels. Situated in the heart of London's Mayfair, Claridge's has been a watchword for discreet glamour for 200 years. The series revel's in the detail of the daily routine, from the daily round of bed changing to the placing of flowers by the hotel florist, the hotel is a mammoth hive of human activity juggling the one off projects with the unexpected and the everyday.
Bob W expands London presence near St Paul’s Cathedral
Bob W, the tech-powered hospitality operator, has today announced the launch of its sixth London opening of a new aparthotel near St Paul's Cathedral. The new Bob W location is now taking bookings with guests able to stay from early Spring.Spanning across a mid-20th century building on Watling Street and a Neo-Georgian building on Groveland Court, Bob W St Paul's skillfully blends modern convenience with historic charm. The strategic expansion reinforces Bob W's commitment to deliver high-quality hospitality, genuine local experiences and sustainable practices.Bob W St Paul's adds to the company's growing portfolio of top-tier properties in some of the English capital's most sought-after neighbourhoods, including Tower Hill, the Tower of London, Commercial Street, Knightsbridge and Hyde Park.Continuing to redefine the modern travel experience by offering tech-enhanced, self-contained apartments for short and extended stays, Bob W delivers a seamless integration of hotel-quality service and the comforts of a home. The launch of this new property, fuelled by a recent €40M funding round marks another milestone in the company's expansion.
Stay up all night in the Hidden Library of St Paul’s Cathedral, now on Airbnb
Airbnb is inviting bookworms on the ultimate literary escape: an overnight stay in the Hidden Library of St Paul’s Cathedral – hosted by Abby Parker of BookTok’s @abbysbooks. Tucked away in one of London’s most iconic landmarks, the Hidden Library allows guests to immerse themselves in the enchanting world of literature – exclusively listed on Airbnb. It will also be the first time that someone has officially slept inside the Cathedral since the St Paul’s Watch protected the building during World War II.1
Andrea Signanini has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at Pan Pacific London
Multi-award-winning and Forbes Five-star rated Pan Pacific London has appointed Andrea Signanini as its new Director of Food and Beverage. In his role, Andrea will oversee F&B across all aspects of the luxury hotel and its six outlets, in-room dining and banqueting, ensuring the highest standards of service and an unsurpassed luxury experience for guests.