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London Short-Term Rentals End 2020 On Low Note
London's short-term rental sector reported its lowest levels in occupancy and revenue per available room (RevPAR) since the summer, according to December 2020 data from STR.
Hard Rock Announces Hotel for London, Ontario Hotel
Hard Rock Hotels today announced plans to locate a new property in London, Ontario, as the iconic global brand continues to expand its reach with another world-class hotel and entertainment venue in North America. Working in tandem with managing partners at Dora Hotel Company and The Cribbage Group, Hard Rock will transform the historic site of the former Kellogg's Canada Factory into a unique location that brings the brand's world-renowned music and entertainment offerings to the region. Hard Rock Hotel London, Ontario will greatly complement existing tourist activities in the region and create a wide variety of educational, cultural and historical experiences for guests of all ages to enjoy.
Hard Rock Hotels® Partners With Historic London, Ontario Property With Plans For New Hotel Development
Hard Rock Hotels today announced plans to locate a new property in London, Ontario, as the iconic global brand continues to expand its reach with another world-class hotel and entertainment venue in North America. Working in tandem with managing partners at Dora Hotel Company and The Cribbage Group, Hard Rock will transform the historic site of the former Kellogg's Canada Factory into a unique location that brings the brand's world-renowned music and entertainment offerings to the region. Hard Rock Hotel London, Ontario will greatly complement existing tourist activities in the region and create a wide variety of educational, cultural and historical experiences for guests of all ages to enjoy.
A Best Western hotel in London is now taking in Covid-19 patients as hospitals run out of beds
The Best Western Hotel in the London suburb of Croydon would normally be packed with visiting families, out-of-town construction workers, and business travelers.
Ben Evans has been appointed as Director of Fitness and Spa at The Carlton Tower Hotel
With over 10 years' experience in the wellness and hospitality industry, Ben most recently worked as General Manager at the world's first high-end boxing and members club, BXR. Well-established within his sector, Ben boasts a number of esteemed properties attached to his name including The Lanesborough and De Vere Hotels, and now returns to The Carlton Tower after having formerly served at the hotel as Membership Sales and Marketing Manager, from 2013 to 2016.
STR: Preliminary December Data For London Hotels
STR's preliminary December 2020 data for London hotels showed slightly higher performance levels compared with the previous month. Year-over-year declines remained significant.
Anna Dycheva-Smirnova has been appointed as CEO at Reed Exhibitions UK
Reed Exhibitions announce that Anna Dycheva-Smirnova has been appointed CEO, Reed Exhibitions UK, in addition to her role as CEO of Russia, Turkey and the Middle East, effective from 1 January 2021.
London Will See A Bumper Crop Of New Luxury Hotels In 2021
"London opens to you like a novel itself… It is divided into chapters, the chapters into scenes, the scenes into sentences; it opens to you like a series of rooms, doors and passages. Mayfair to Piccadilly to Soho to the Strand," writes Anna Quindlen in Imagined London: A Tour of the World's Greatest Fictional City
With Pandemic Raging, London Homeless Take Shelter in Hotels for a While
There were a few places Roland Le felt comfortable sleeping in London: the doorway of shops he knew were closed and a wooded area near the city's canal. Still, Mr. Le, who became homeless after he lost his job as a cleaner during the pandemic, never quite relaxed.
STR: Preliminary November Data For London Hotels
STR's preliminary November 2020 data for London hotels showed lower levels compared with previous months.
Oliver Stockland has been appointed as Area General Manager for West London at Hilton
One of Hilton's longest serving General Managers has taken up a new role as Area General Manager for West London. Oliver Stockland's career with Hilton spans nearly 25 years. During this time he has worked for Hilton in Bristol, Birmingham and the capital.
Nobu Hotel London Portman Square – Now Open
Nobu Hotel London Portman Square has opened its doors to the public today. This highly anticipated opening marks the third collaboration between L+R Hotels and Nobu Hospitality, following the successful launches of Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay and Nobu Restaurant Monte Carlo, and the 13th hotel for the iconic brand, founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper.
The Londoner Announces April 2021 Opening
THE WORLD'S FIRST SUPER BOUTIQUE HOTEL IN LEICESTER SQUARE.
Hyatt Announces Plans for Hyatt Regency London Olympia
Situated in a new development in West London, Hyatt Regency London Olympia will mark the second Hyatt Regency hotel in the capital.
Hyatt and R&F UK Announce Plans for Park Hyatt London River Thames at Nine Elms
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into management agreement with R&F UK for a new Hyatt-branded hotel in London. The 203-room Park Hyatt London River Thames is expected to open in 2022 and will be located within R&F UK's Nine Elms development on the south bank of the river. The addition of the hotel to the U.K. market signifies Hyatt's continued brand growth into Europe's leading cities.
Paul Netherwood has been appointed as Area Revenue Manager, UK at Louvre Hotels Group
Paul joins Louvre Hotels Group, which has 17 Campanile hotels and one Première Classe hotel in the UK, after more than 20 years in the hotel sector, including Black And White Hospitality, Hilton and Kew Green Hotels, as well as experience in a private care home group. His role will see him leading on the hotel's pricing policy and maximising the revenue streams across the UK's sites. "Louvre Hotels Group is in a superb position to benefit from the staycation bounce that will undoubtedly continue into 2021," he said. "In the environment we find ourselves in, the quality budget hotel sector will thrive and I'm looking forward to playing my part in the senior management team to make sure corporate and leisure travellers recognise the exceptional value for money that our 1500 rooms offer."
Lee Morgan has been appointed as Sales Director at Louvre Hotels Group
Lee has more than 20 years' experience in the hospitality industry, having worked for a wide range of hotel brands, including Travelodge, Hilton and The Rezidor Hotel Group. He said: "Louvre Hotels Group adopts an entrepreneurial approach to doing business, which means not only does it welcome new and innovative ideas from the team, we are given autonomy to introduce initiatives quickly, allowing us to adapt to market conditions efficiently. "It's rare to have this kind of dynamism in a large organisation and I'll be looking to maximise opportunities for growth across our 18 hotels we operate in the UK in both the corporate and consumer sectors."
HOSPACE: A Warm Welcome From a Distance
I think we all knew, deep down, that the chances were that we would end up back in lockdown this quarter. Perhaps we believed our combined hope and hard work would avert the inevitable. All the blood, sweat and tears that collectively everyone in hospitality has put into ensuring venues are squeaky clean and sanitised has not been wasted, but perhaps not appreciated and recognised as much as it might have been. Here we are again and despite the inevitable hardships, I know we will continue with positivity and hope. And here we go again with HOSPACE!
STR: Preliminary October data for London hotels
STR's preliminary October 2020 data for London hotels showed relatively flat occupancy compared with the previous month. Year-over-year declines remained significant. Comparison with October 2019: