STR: London hotel performance reached pandemic-era highs in October
London’s hotel industry reported its highest performance levels of the pandemic-era, according to preliminary October 2021 data from STR.
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Sea Containers London deploys Oaky as Upselling Solution
Sea Containers London has adopted Oaky as their digital upselling tool, further expanding Oaky’s UK customer base. Situated on London’s South Bank, this lifestyle hotel will leverage Oaky’s data-driven approach to further refine their personalised and innovative guest experience.
Torsten van Dullemen has been appointed as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London and Area Vice President, Operations at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Torsten van Dullemen as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London and Area Vice President, Operations overseeing the Group's hotels in Munich and Prague as well as forthcoming projects in Mayfair, London and Luzern.
RSF London: Industry Open To Driving Revenue Strategy Forward
The 2021 European Revenue Strategy Forum (RSF) took place at the Ham Yard Hotel in London on November 1, with industry leaders imparting insights into what’s going on in the world of Revenue Management and what the future holds.
London Town Group Appoints Cycas Hospitality to Manage Its Three Paddington Hotels
Cycas Hospitality, the award-winning pan-European operator, has signed a deal to operate London Town Group’s portfolio of upscale boutique hotels in the UK capital.
UNWTO, WTTC & WTM Ministers’ Summit commits to Investing in Tourism’s Sustainable Future
Tourism leaders from around the world will once again come together for the UNWTO, WTTC & WTM Ministers’ Summit at WTM London this November, to commit to investing in the sector’s sustainable future.
220-Key Westin London City Opening this November
Marriott will debut its Westin brand in the UK capital next month, with the opening of the Westin London City.
Launch of world’s first fully net zero carbon hotel
room2, the hometel brand, announces that it will open the world’s first whole life net zero carbon hotel in Chiswick, West London, in December. Expected to be 89% more energy efficient than the typical UK hotel per sqm, room2 Chiswick has been built with pioneering technologies to achieve net zero throughout both the design and construction stages and throughout its whole life, which, in a hotel industry first, includes both embodied and operational emissions.
London’s Outlook: An Analysis by Hotel Class
When booking a hotel room, guests are considering more factors than ever in deciding which property to call home in their destination. One of the many considerations is price, and by extension hotel class, which leads us to this latest analysis of occupancy on the books in London. Examining future occupancy levels by class allows for a better understanding of the traveler booking rationale for the upcoming months.
Samuel Ballard has been appointed as Residence Manager at Citadines Islington London
Samuel Ballard has been appointed Residence Manager of Citadines Islington London, part of The Ascott Limited (Ascott) and the newest addition to the Citadines Apart'hotel portfolio in London. Samuel will oversee the 108-apartment serviced residence located in London's exciting new Islington Square neighbourhood.
‘Information is Beautiful’ Author to Headline RSF London
David McCandless, bestselling author of ‘Information is Beautiful’ and ‘Knowledge is Beautiful,’ will deliver this year’s opening keynote at Revenue Strategy Forum (RSF) London on November 1.
STR: Preliminary August data for London hotels
STR's preliminary August 2021 data showed London with its highest hotel performance levels since the start of the pandemic.
London’s most exciting new hotel, The Londoner, to debut September 2021
The hottest hotel launch in London this year is confirmed to open its doors to guests in September 2021. The much anticipated debut of The Londoner marks the beginning of a rebirth for Leicester Square and the introduction of the world's first super boutique hotel. From one of the UK's largest family-owned hotel group Edwardian Hotels London, The Londoner is set to amaze both Londoners and the city's international guests with a staggering 350 rooms, 16 storeys, six concept eateries, a unique members club-style private area, a wealth of meeting and event space, cinema and an entire floor dedicated to wellness. Designed in collaboration with world-renowned architectural designers Yabu Pushelberg, the opening of The Londoner marks a pivotal moment in the return and scale of global hospitality.
Pan Pacific London Is Now Open
Opening today, Pan Pacific London takes innovation and understated luxury to new heights. This haven in the heart of the City fuses together architecture, contemporary design, boundary-pushing wellbeing, and leading destination restaurants and bars, with sincere Singaporean hospitality to create a lifestyle destination in London.
Ian Cummings has been appointed as Global Head of CWT Meetings & Events at CWT in United Kingdom
CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, today announces the appointment of Ian Cummings as Global Head of CWT Meetings & Events, the award-winning global corporate meetings & events management service. Based in London, Ian will report to Niklas Andreen, CWT's Chief Operating Officer and serve as a member of the Customer and Travel Experience Leadership Team, effective today, 1 September 2021.
Stuart Geddes has been appointed as Managing Director at The Lanesborough, London
Oetker Collection is delighted to announce the appointment of Stuart Geddes as Managing Director of The Lanesborough, London, taking up his position with immediate effect.
Westin Hotels & Resorts UK Debut Enhances Wellbeing Through Purposeful Design
Westin Hotels & Resorts, the global hospitality leader in wellness for more than a decade, is set to debut in the UK market with the highly anticipated opening of The Westin London City, this September. Boasting a prime riverfront location in the heart of the city, the hotel will be the Capital's latest 'bleisure' destination, perfect for both professional and rejuvenating stays. Designed by British architects and interior designers Dexter Moren Associates, the hotel's fluid design and modern residential aesthetic reflect its natural surroundings on the River Thames, an aspect intent of enhancing guests' wellness.
glh Targets Revenue Increase With Infor
Infor, the industry cloud company, today announced that glh Hotels, the largest hotel owner-operator in London, has chosen Infor EzRMS to be deployed throughout its estate of 18 properties in the UK. The application will help increase revenue throughout the hotels and improve competitiveness by enabling a data-based, total revenue management approach, spanning more than 5,000 bedrooms and 120 meeting rooms.
London Short-Term Rentals Show Lower Performance Levels In June
London’s short-term rental industry recorded slightly lower performance levels from the previous month, according to June 2021 data from STR.
Jesus Adorno has joined Charlie’s by Adam Byatt, Brown’s Hotel as Director of Hospitality
Rocco Forte Hotels is delighted to announce that Jesus Adorno will be joining Brown's Hotel as Director of Hospitality. As of 31st August, Adorno will work closely with Adam Byatt, Matthew Starling and Abigail Clark overseeing food and beverage across the hotel, with a focus on Charlie's by Adam Byatt.