Despite rapid growth and a stronger than expected rebound in demand in 2022, recovery in the UK hotel market is set to stall in 2023 in the face of continued volatility of trading conditions and rising operational costs. But, as the PwC UK Hotels Forecast 2022-2023 reveals, there are diverging fortunes for hotels in London and those in the UK regions.
RIU Hotels & Resorts will open in the spring of 2023 its first hotel in the United Kingdom, the Riu Plaza London Victoria. The visitors to this year's World Travel Market (WTM) will be able to learn all the details of this new project, as well as more of RIU's new developments, at the company's stand UKI301.
Nicholas Northam has also joined Glion London where he will teach Global Real Estates Markets on the Master's in Real Estate, Finance and Development. During his wide and varied career spanning over 40 years within the hospitality business, Nicholas has been General Manager of a number of Marriott Hotels and was Operations Director for Marriott in the UK. He additionally spent over a decade in asset management, most recently as the Executive Vice President for Interstate Hotels and Resorts, Europe's largest third-party management company and the international arm of Aimbridge Hospitality.
Debra Adams, who has been a Consultant Lecturer at Glion since 2017, is now Program Director of the Master's in Real Estate, Finance and Development based at Glion's London campus. She has previously held positions at a number of hotel schools in the UK and Switzerland and is a specialist in hospitality finance training for finance professionals and operational heads of department in hotels, restaurants and leisure facilities. Debra is also a Trustee and Member of the National Supervisory Board at the Institute of Hospitality.
Strand Palace, under L&R Hotels, has recently appointed and welcomed Pavan Soni as the new Cluster Commercial Director. Pavan has a vast hospitality background with over 20 years of luxury and mid-scale brand experience within the hotel industry. He has worked for large chains and well-known groups across the globe including UAE, the US and the UK as General Manager, Group Director of Sales and Marketing as well as Head of Revenue. He has a proven track record for achieving high multi-million revenues and prides himself on his Marketing skills to position hotels as the highest ranking in their areas.
Aligned with seasonal patterns, London’s hotel performance came in lower than the peak seen during the previous month, according to preliminary August 2022 data from STR.
HVS has appointed Stephen Still as Associate Director in their London office. Stephen will provide hospitality valuation and advisory services throughout the UK and EMEA regions.
The luxury boutique hotel in Kensington, The Gore London - Starhotels Collezione has appointed a new Hotel Manager, Martin Cometto.
London, we're back! Seeing out 2022 with a bang, The Hoxton will open in Shepherd's Bush this December: its fourth hotel in its hometown (and twelfth in The Hoxton series) and an exciting addition that puts the brand in all corners of the capital, with its design-driven, community-focused hotels now in east, south, central and west London. Located on the north end on Shepherd's Bush green, in the beating heart of the eclectic and diverse neighbourhood, the hotel will have 237 playfully-designed bedrooms, Thai-Americana restaurant Chet's serving up fiery flavours, natural wines and spicy coriander martinis, a large open lobby with vintage seating and cosy corners, a central wraparound bar and terrace where guests can enjoy cocktails and coffees, a standalone retail store that will serve the community, and The Apartment meeting and events space.
edyn, the hybrid hospitality pioneer revolutionising the extended stay sector, today announces the expansion of its lifestyle brand Locke with the acquisition of the NH hotel in London's exclusive Kensington and Chelsea district.
The independent hotel group, Bespoke Hotels, has selected Jake Greenall to take up the role of general manager of Sun Street Hotel.
Whitbread PLC (‘Whitbread’ or ‘Group’) is pleased to announce that it has acquired a prime freehold property on the Strand in central London, located just off Trafalgar Square. Subject to planning, 5 Strand will become the latest hub by Premier Inn hotel in the estate and is expected to open sometime during 2027. The purchase and development are being funded from the Group’s existing cash resources and will also include one of the Group’s popular Bar+Block steakhouse restaurants.
Bayram joined the hotel in 2019 as Director of Rooms and quickly established herself as a talented and dedicated member of the team. Bayram oversaw the development of new room designs and the growth of The Berkeley's Bamford Wellness Spa, and in her new role will embrace all aspects of the day-to-day running of the hotel including overseeing the recently opened Cedric Grolet at The Berkeley patisserie. Beginning her hospitality career over ten years ago as a receptionist at The InterContinental Hotels Group on Park Lane. Bayram then worked at some of the most distinguished hotels in London including The Dorchester where she spent six year and half years rising to the position of Front of House Manager.
Tribe London Canary Wharf: An Affordable Design-led Hotel For Digital Nomads And Adventurous Travellers.
Born in Italy, Ingrid started her career at VALTUR hotels in their 4 and 5 star resorts across Mauritius, Italy, Egypt and the Maldives. She moved to London in 2011 and joined the team at St Ermin's Hotel as Duty Manager before taking a role at Kensington Close Hotel. She also spent 4 years at five star Mandrake Hotel. In addition, Ingrid is a lecturer at the Pandora Academy, a training hub for hospitality and event management.
art'otel London Battersea Power Station, the city's most anticipated hotel opening of the year, has announced the appointment of Jennifer McCabe as General Manager, with the task of overseeing the operations of the brands debut in the UK.
Marriott International, Inc. today announced it has signed an agreement with Gulf Islamic Investments (GII) to introduce The Lucan, Autograph Collection Residences in London, the first standalone Autograph Collection Residences globally. The sophisticated project is set to include 31 contemporary, stylish homes in a historic redeveloped property located within the storied Chelsea neighborhood in London. The Lucan, Autograph Collection Residences is expected to welcome its first residents in 2024.
This summer, Asian based hotel company Dorsett Hospitality International will open the doors of the new Dao by Dorsett West London and welcome guests to a unique serviced apartment concept in the heart of Shepherds Bush. Creating a true home from home experience, Dao by Dorsett West London offers guests increased flexibility for their stay, making it an ideal destination for long term guests. With an all-encompassing 'custom fit' offering that ensures guests' wellness, fitness, family, pets and London experience is taken care of during their stay, Dao by Dorsett West London is the capital's new destination for those seeking all the benefits of a hotel but with the independence of having their own apartment.
The stunning Grade II listed building marks the first Curio Collection by Hilton property to open in London's Square Mile.
Zac Pearse has joined Cycas as General Manager of the design-led Bankside Hotel, a 161-room five-star property which forms part of Marriott International's Autograph Collection and which Cycas took over the management of in June. Zac's 19 years of hospitality expertise includes managing Malmaison's flagship property - Charterhouse Square, London - and, most recently, working as Area Manager for Criterion Hospitality where he was responsible for developing four new hotel sites across London while overseeing the group's 25 commercial and apartment buildings.