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.
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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.
MCR To Purchase BT Tower, London
MCR, the third-largest hotel owner-operator in the U.S., has agreed to purchase the BT Tower — one of London’s tallest buildings — from BT Group. MCR will own the 620-foot Tower and podium, encompassing a full London city block, freehold.
Suzanne Speak has been appointed as Managing Director UK & Ireland at Radisson Hotel Group
Suzanne Speak joined Radisson Hotel Group in February 2021 as Cluster General Manager for Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport and Park Inn by Radisson Manchester City Centre. With a career spanning 26 years, Suzanne brings a wealth of experience to the role, having worked across a number of renowned hotel brands throughout her time in the industry.
Simon P. Casson has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Corinthia Hotels Ltd (CHL)
International Hotel Investments plc, trading as the Corinthia Group, and owners, developers and operators of luxury Corinthia Hotels and real estate, is pleased to announce two key appointments with the promotion of Simon Naudi to Group CEO and Managing Director, and Simon P. Casson succeeding him as CEO of the group's operating arm Corinthia Hotels Ltd (CHL).
Hampton by Hilton Debuts in Stylish East London Hotspot
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) yesterday marked the opening of Hampton by Hilton London Old Street, a 109-room hotel located on the doorstep of vibrant Shoreditch. This exciting addition to Hampton by Hilton's growing portfolio joins 44 existing properties across the UK.
Mark Woolfitt has been appointed as Partner at Cushman & Wakefield in London, UK
Global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield has further strengthened the specialist advice it provides to clients in the UK Hospitality sector by bringing Mark Woolfitt back to the firm.
Caroline Moultrie has been appointed as President, EMEA at MMGY Global
Moultrie is MMGY Global's first President of EMEA. As former Managing Director of MMGY Hills Balfour and Executive Vice President of the World Travel & Tourism Council, Moultrie is a global business leader and strategist with a highly established network of senior contacts across the travel and tourism sector. Her strategic insights and hands-on experience position her as a go-to leader for steering brands toward unparalleled success.
London hotel performance jumped during holiday season
Helped by the holiday travel season, London hotels posted significant performance levels, according to preliminary data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
Whitbread brings hub by Premier Inn to Marylebone
Whitbread Plc, the UK's leading hospitality group and owner of Premier Inn, has opened the doors to its newest location in Central London - the hub by Premier Inn Marylebone hotel.
Rory Slater has been appointed as Managing Director, London at COMO Hotels & Resorts
With a remarkable 30-year career in luxury hospitality, Rory brings an extensive wealth of international expertise, having held prominent leadership positions in the United States, United Kingdom, and Asia. He joins COMO from Estelle Manor in Oxfordshire where he was General Manager. His leadership style, finely tuned by years of global experience, aligns seamlessly with COMO's commitment to delivering exceptional and enriching experiences for its discerning clientele.
Mario Flanagan has been appointed as General Manager at Great Scotland Yard Hotel - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Part of the Unbound Collection by Hyatt, the five-star Great Scotland Yard Hotel, Westminster, has announced the appointment of hotelier Mario Flanagan as its new General Manager. A seasoned hotelier with Hyatt, Mario brings his passion and a wealth of experience in hospitality to the hotel, for the next stage of its journey.
Tessa Gorman has been appointed as Managing Director at Rosewood London
Starting on January 1, 2024, Gorman will take on a new role after having held positions at renowned establishments such as Aman, Bvlgari, and Cheval-Blanc. Most recently, she served as the General Manager at the One&Only Portonovi in Montenegro.
Altan Buyukgiray has been appointed as General Manager at The Zetter Clerkenwell
Zetter Hotels recently reported the hiring of Altan Buyukgiray as the General Manager for The Zetter Clerkenwell and Marrables Hotel, previously known as The Zetter Hotel. Joining the team in October, Buyukgiray brings an extensive background in hospitality management to his new position.
Planning approval for a new 179-room hotel concept in London
PPHE Hotel Group, the international hospitality real estate group which develops, owns and operates hotels and resorts, is pleased to announce that it has received planning consent from Westminster City Council to develop a new hotel within the Park Plaza Victoria London property.