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Annie Hu-Thornton has been appointed as General Manager at Mei Ume at Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square

Annie Hu-Thornton, Mei Ume's newly appointed General Manager, hails from Southern China's Hunan Province. She boasts an illustrious career spanning 15 years and three continents, having first discovered her passion for Japanese cuisine while working in a Japanese fine dining restaurant in Beijing. She has since managed a number of fine dining restaurants in London including HKK part of Hakkasan, Sake no Hana and most recently Koyn.

Four Seasons
London, United Kingdom
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Peter Ho has been appointed as Chef de Cuisine at Mei Ume at Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square

Having grown up in Singapore, Chef Peter is no stranger to the rich diversity of Asian cuisine and draws on influences from his hometown, as well as Hong Kong and mainland China in his cooking. Chef Peter worked across restaurants in China, Indonesia, India and Europe prior to his arrival in the UK, and has since featured in renowned fine dining and Michelin-starred kitchens in London such as HKK, Hakkasan and Mimi Meifair.

Four Seasons
London, United Kingdom
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The Rebirth of a London Landmark: The OWO and Raffles London to Open on 29th September 2023

For the first time since its conception in 1906, Britain's iconic Old War Office will open its doors to the public as The OWO: an extraordinary new destination that is redefining Whitehall Raffles London at The OWO will open with 120 rooms and suites and three unique dining experiences by acclaimed chef Mauro Colagreco alongside the spectacular Guerlain Spa and Pillar Wellbeing In addition to Raffles London, The OWO is host to 85 Residences by Raffles and a collection of independent restaurants drawn from dynamic culinary hubs across the globe On Friday 29th September, The OWO, a spectacular new destination, debuts in the heart of Whitehall with the opening of new restaurants and bars, the first hotel in the UK for Raffles Hotels & Resorts - Raffles London at The OWO, 85 Raffles Residences, The Guerlain Spa and Pillar Wellbeing. It will be a place to drink and dine, celebrate, be entertained, rest and recharge, stay or choose to call 'home'. Raffles London features 120 spacious guest rooms and suites, signature dining experiences by chef Mauro Colagreco, impressive entertainment spaces including a grand ballroom, and an extensive spa in partnership with Guerlain and Pillar. The OWO will also feature 85 Residences by Raffles and is set to be a new culinary district for London, with the debut of nine restaurants and three bars, including a spectacular rooftop with panoramic views across St James's Park, The Mall and onto Buckingham Palace.

Raffles
London, United Kingdom
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Broadwick Soho is Now Open

As seductive and characterful as its historic location, Broadwick Soho is an independent luxury hotel in the heart of London's West End that has opened its doors to guests and travellers alike. Broadwick Soho channels the grit, glamour and wild energy of London's most storied neighbourhood into an opulent contemporary 57 room retreat (including nine Suites and one Penthouse), with an offer of impeccable service and quality, under the watchful eye of General Manager, David Monson. Conceived by a group of friends, this glorious hotel perches on the corner of Broadwick Street and Berwick Street in a truly unbeatable and iconic location.

The Broadwick Soho
London, United Kingdom
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Sophie Perret has been promoted to Managing Director, London Office at HVS

HVS has announced the appointment of Sophie Perret as managing director of its London office. Sophie joined HVS Madrid in 2003 and relocated to London three years later. Since joining HVS, she has advised on hotel investment projects and related assignments throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East and is responsible for the development of HVS services across Europe.

HVS
London, United Kingdom
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Stefan Soennichsen has been appointed as Managing Director and Regional VP Operations at The Langham London

Langham Hospitality Group has seen a flurry of senior appointments recently. Bob van den Oord's promotion to CEO, effective September 1st, and Lo Young's new role as Senior Vice President of Operations in China, overseeing the hotel collection in China, are notable shifts. Now, the Hong Kong-based hotel giant has announced the appointment of Stefan Soennichsen as the General Manager for Langham, London.

Langham
London, United Kingdom
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New London Hotel The BoTree Announces September 15th Opening and Reveals Guestrooms

One of London's most exciting hotel openings of 2023, The BoTree, has announced it will welcome guests from Friday, September 15th and has released the first images of its vibrant and elegant guestrooms. A Place III Hotel, The BoTree is in the heart of London's West End, standing at the point where Marylebone, Mayfair and Soho meet. The luxury hotel will capture the spirit of Marylebone's 'village' life and reflect the allure of central London.

The BoTree
London, United Kingdom
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New Opening in London: One Sloane, Chelsea

We are delighted to announce the arrival of One Sloane, which will be officially opening its doors in September 2023, with bookings available from this month. This exceptional address is located just off Chelsea's Sloane Square, a collaboration between the world-renowned hotelier Costes, revered designer Francois-Joseph Graf and the 300 year old Cadogan Estate.

One Sloane
London, United Kingdom
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Lifestyle Aparthotel Brand Locke Opens Its Sixth Property In London

Pioneering lifestyle aparthotel brand Locke is pleased to announce that Ember Locke, its sixth property in London and thirteenth Locke to date, is now open. Located in the city's exclusive Kensington and Chelsea neighbourhoods, the aparthotel is spread across eight floors, comprising 121 apartments ranging from studios, to duplex one bedroom apartments. Complementing the lobby and common areas is food and beverage destination EVE; providing a coffee shop, bar and restaurant offering which sits amongst co-working space, a meeting room and large garden. Additional facilities also include a gym and laundry room.

Locke
London, United Kingdom
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1 Hotel Mayfair Opens in London

1 Hotel Mayfair opened Thursday 13th July 2023, making its debut as the first European property of the 1 Hotel's mission-driven portfolio. 1 Hotel Mayfair is setting a new benchmark for lower impact luxury in London, introducing a destination, community and platform for change for travellers and Londoners alike.

1 Hotels
London, United Kingdom