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Craig Bennett has been appointed as General Manager at Convene at 22 Bishopsgate
Convene - the leading provider of premium, flexible workspaces and world-class meetings and event venues - has today announced the joint appointments of Craig Bennett to the role of General Manager and Monica Bewak as the Director of Sales at Convene's first international location in 22 Bishopsgate in the City of London.
Elliott Grover has been appointed as Executive Chef at 45 Park Lane
Dorchester Collection's Mayfair hotel, 45 Park Lane, has appointed Elliott Grover as executive chef, overseeing the culinary direction of the hotel including Wolfgang Puck's famed restaurant CUT at 45 Park Lane.
Jérémie Dardard has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer at Magnuson Hotels
As an important component of their continued expansion in both the US and UK, offering outstanding freedom for hotel owners looking for conversion solutions backed up by best-in-class distribution and revenue management, Magnuson Hotels has named Jérémie Dardard as COO as the group moves into its next phase of growth.
Divya Chavan has been appointed as Director of Sales at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms
De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, located in Covent Garden, part of the De Vere collection of historic mansion house estates and distinctive contemporary hotels and event destinations, has appointed Divya Chavan as Director of Sales.
STR: London hotel performance improved in February
London’s hotel industry reported month-over-month performance improvement, according to preliminary February 2022 data from STR.
Hart Shoreditch Introduces a Unique and Authentic Design Hub in the East-End
Stay in style at Hart Shoreditch, from Curio Collection by Hilton, located just a convenient 5-minute walk from Old Street Station and Shoreditch overground. From its opening in 2020, Hart Shoreditch offers a fantastic base in which to explore all of London's East End hotspots and is a unique celebration of the area's heritage of craftspeople and makers. Working with the internationally acclaimed, yet East London local design studio - Fabled Studio whom conceived a unique and captivating design that is deeply rooted in showcasing these historic London industries including furniture makers, metal works and silk weavers seamlessly blending these within the modern-day Shoreditch, for a warm, welcoming, one of a kind stay for those seeking a new stomping ground in the Big Smoke.
London’s tourism industry to see boost from £10 million campaign but COVID-19 challenges remain, says GlobalData
London’s tourism sector will benefit from the planned multi-million-pound campaign to drive visitors to the city, says GlobalData. However, the leading data and analytics company notes that the tourism industry remains in a precarious position as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Marriott International Signs Agreement to Bring the Iconic St. Regis Brand to the United Kingdom
The St. Regis London is Expected to Open in 2023, Bringing its Glamorous Spirit and Beloved Traditions to the Heart of Mayfair.
Hyatt Unveils Plans for Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars
The announcement signals Hyatt's continued brand growth in London and confidence in the United Kingdom as a top travel destination.
London Hotels See Flight to Quality From Today's Leisure Guests, Hears Webinar
London’s hotel market will return to pre-pandemic performance levels but is unlikely to return to growth until at least 2024/25. This was the conclusion of the 15th hotel webinar organised by consultancy HVS, legal expert Bird & Bird, publishing group EP Business in Hospitality and restructuring advisory firm AlixPartners, held yesterday (9th February 2022).
room2 Chiswick sets a new green standard for hotel design
Bringing a whole new sense of green living to the hospitality industry, new hometel, room2 Chiswick steps away from polished neat interiors and instead offers a relaxed setting that feels real to the touch with genuine connection to craftsmanship and community. Inspired by the spirit of Chiswick’s 19th century arts and crafts heritage and recognising the climate situation, room2 Chiswick, the world’s first whole life net zero hotel, combines handcrafted local design with much reduced environmental impact, proving that style doesn't come at the expense of the environment.
Marie-Laure Fleury has been appointed as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square
Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square welcomes Marie-Laure Fleury as General Manager of the historic grade-II listed property. Following a long career in hospitality, Marie makes her next move with Four Seasons to oversee the Hotel, Residences and Private Member's Club at Ten Trinity Square.
Westin Hotels & Resorts Makes its UK Debut with The Opening of the Westin London City
The Landmark Opening Sets a New Standard for Wellness Travel in the Heart of the Capital.
Hyatt Announces Plans for Two New UK Hotels
The announcement signals Hyatt's continued brand growth in the UK.
François-Xavier Schoeffer has been appointed as General Manager at The Kensington Hotel
The Doyle Collection, an Irish family-owned luxury hotel group, is delighted to announce the appointment of François-Xavier Schoeffer as the General Manager of The Kensington hotel.François-Xavier joins the international hotel group with over two decades of experience in luxury hospitality. Originally from Savoie, France, François-Xavier launched his career in the industry at the Hotel Martinez in Cannes, before making the move to Paris where he acted as Front Office Manager for The Westin. He subsequently remained in Paris, advancing his career as director of operations for the Hotel Lutetia, located in the enigmatic Saint-Germain-des-Prés area. François-Xavier ultimately made the move to Amsterdam, remaining within the same hotel group in a training capacity at the recently opened Conservatorium Hotel.In 2013, François-Xavier was hand-picked to lead the relaunch of the Hotel Café Royal, London. Over a six-year tenure, he helped to re-establish this iconic luxury hotel, firstly as Director of Operations and then as Hotel Manager, overseeing the day-to-day management of the 160-room hotel alongside five restaurant and bar outlets and an award-winning spa.Most recently, François-Xavier returned to Hotel Lutetia as General Manager in 2019, overseeing a significant renovation and steering the team through a challenging 18 months encompassing the Covid-19 pandemic.François-Xavier brings expansive experien ce working with world-renowned hotels of international regard to The Kensington, and his knowledge of the needs of the modern luxury guest will be indispensable, given the hotel's international client base.
Vincent McGrath has been appointed as Hotel Manager at The Dorchester
The Dorchester hotel in London has appointed Vincent McGrath as hotel manager.
Jill O’Hare has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Raffles London at The OWO
Raffles Hotels & Resorts and partners are delighted to announce the appointment of Jill O'Hare as Director of Sales and Marketing at Raffles London at The OWO.
STR: London hotel occupancy fell in December amid latest COVID concerns
Amid increased COVID-19 cases, London’s hotel industry reported lower occupancy but higher room rates, according to preliminary December 2021 data from STR.
London hotel market recovery set to continue despite Omicron setbacks
For the first time since the start of the pandemic, the performance of London’s hotels was more encouraging than regional hotels across the UK, according to research from Knight Frank, the leading independent global property consultancy.