STR: Preliminary June data for London hotels
STR's preliminary data for London hotels showed record performance lows. Comparison with June 2019:
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STR: U.K. weekly hotel performance update
Each week, STR analysts provide a deep-dive into U.K. hotel performance. The most recent video, highlighting performance for the week of 29 June through 5 July, is linked below.Key highlights:
European flight bookings reveal ‘London is falling’
Flight booking data shows London has fallen to the bottom of the top 10 most booked European cities, as border restrictions and UK quarantine regulations choked travel, according to joint research by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and ForwardKeys.
Nearly 3 Million UK Travel & Tourism Jobs Could Be Lost Due to Prolonged Travel Restrictions, According to New Research From WTTC
Nearly three million jobs could be lost in the UK Travel & Tourism sector if barriers to global travel, such as quarantine measures and blanket anti-travel advisories remain in place, according to new research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
STR: U.K. weekly hotel performance update
Each week, STR analysts provide a deep-dive into U.K. hotel performance. The most recent video, highlighting performance for the week of 25-31 May, is linked below.Key highlights:
Domestic bookings could prove a silver lining for UK hotels
The UK hotel sector's traditionally strong domestic leisure demand bodes well for the sector's recovery once lockdown measures from COVID-19 are fully lifted, according to our latest report on the UK market.
Cherish Finden has been appointed as Executive Pastry Chef at Pan Pacific London
Today, Pan Pacific London announced the appointment of Cherish Finden as Executive Pastry Chef. This boundary-breaking pastry chef, born in Singapore, has over 30 years of international experience and will be responsible for creating the hotel's entire pastry collection. She takes the role following a stint as Creative Development Chef at an internationally renowned luxurious chocolatier.
Oberoi to make European debut in London's Mayfair
Luxury hotel brand the Oberoi Group has received planning consent for its first European site in Mayfair, London, in partnership with Cain International.
COVID-19 Recovery in the UK – The Importance of Domestic Demand
Like much of the world, the UK has been hit hard by the coronavirus, with more than 37,000 deaths and 265,000 confirmed cases as of 27 May and the highest number of attributed deaths in Europe (although fewer deaths per capita than Spain, Italy and Belgium). The pandemic has hit all areas of the economy, but the hospitality industry has undoubtedly been and will continue to be one of the worst affected. Fortunately, there is light at the end of the tunnel for the lockdown phase, and the focus of hoteliers is shifting from how to manage the closure to developing a sound reopening strategy.
By Stephen Collins, Associate Director with HVS’s London office, HVS
STR: Preliminary April data for London hotels
Reflecting the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, April was London's worst hotel performance month on record, according to preliminary data from STR. Comparison with April 2019:
Lorraine Sinclair has been appointed as Executive Chef at Pan Pacific London
Pan Pacific London announced the appointment of Lorraine Sinclair as Executive Chef. Located in London's new landmark tower, One Bishopsgate Plaza, this multi-award-winning chef returns to her home country, following years honing her craft at Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers, where she was Director of Culinary Operations for four years.
David Taylor has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer at Lore Group
Lore Group today announced that David Taylor has joined the group as Chief Operating Officer (COO). David's role is a new one for the company, as it continues to grow its portfolio of thoughtfully designed hotels and hospitality concepts. With offices in London and New York, Lore Group operates award-winning hotels across the globe, including Pulitzer Amsterdam, Sea Containers London and its most recent addition, Riggs Washington DC (wh ich opened in February 2020).David joins the group with 25 years of hotel experience, helping to realise the vision of some of the most creative operators in the business. Most recently, he has been working as VP of Operations for Intercontinental Hotels Group, looking after the Principal Hotels portfolio following their sale by Starwood Capital. He has also been at the forefront of some of the most exciting hospitality brands in the last two decades, from opening the original Hoxton Hotel in Shoreditch to launching the London EDITION in 2013, where under his leadership the hotel won numerous awards including the Catey Hotel of the Year award. In 2018 he was also awarded the prestigious title of Hotelier of the Year by The Caterer magazine. David is an experienced and celebrated hotelier, who is passionate about the people and committed to training and development of hospitality professionals. For the last two years he has served as a Trustee at The Savoy Educational Trust - an independent trust to advance education, learning and skills in the hospitality industry.The news of David's appointment comes as Lore Group CEO Billy Skelli-Cohen steps down from the business due to personal reasons.
STR: Preliminary March data for London hotels
Reflecting the circumstances around the COVID-19 pandemic, STR's preliminary March data for hotels in London shows significant year-over-year declines in the three key performance metrics. Comparison with March 2019:
STR: London Hotel Performance Drops Amid Growing COVID-19 Concerns
STR's preliminary data for hotels in London shows slightly negative performance in February 2020 that worsened into double-digit declines during the first week of March.
Boutique Aparthotel, The Gate, Debuts in East London
The Gate is a boutique aparthotel opening in Aldgate East, which offers the service and style of a hotel with the privacy of a self-service apartment. Modern travellers' needs and taste in accommodation are changing - people desire more choice than a traditional hotel versus self-catering apartments, and The Gate aims to bridge the gap between the two. The new aparthotel feels like an elevated version of your own home, with full-service amenities and flexible stay periods where guests can stay for one night or up to three months.
The Biltmore Mayfair Unveils Superior Signature Suites With Exclusive Amenities
The Biltmore Mayfair, Europe's first hotel under Hilton's LXR Hotels & Resorts brand, is delighted to announce the launch of its eight indulgent signature suites. Each suite has been designed to provide the discerning guest with an enviable choice of arrangements from a 'townhouse' feel in the One-bedroom Duplex Suite, which offers an extensive private terrace with views over London's rooftops, to the plush and elegant Chairman Suite and hero Presidential Suite.
Hinduja Group and OHL Desarrollos announces Raffles as the brand for the OWO Residences
The Hinduja Group and Obrascon Huarte Lain Desarollos (OHLD) announced an extension to its partnership with Raffles Hotels & Resorts. An agreement was signed in June 2017 for Raffles to operate a 125-room and suites flagship hotel at the iconic Old War Office building in London. A further agreement has now been signed confirming Raffles as operator for the 85 residences at this landmark destination on Whitehall.
Klaus Kabelitz has been appointed as General Manager at The Biltmore Mayfair, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Klaus Kabelitz has been appointed General Manager of The Biltmore Mayfair, bringing over 35 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry with him. He arrives from Belmond Cadogan Hotel London, where he had held the title of General Manager.
Now Open: London Dagenham East Travelodge
London Dagenham East Travelodge is the group's second hotel to open in Dagenham within 12 months. The 78-room hotel offers complimentary onsite car-parking. It represents an investment of £7 million by the landlord and has been built in partnership with Barking & Dagenham Council and Be First, the council's regeneration organisation. It has created 20 new jobs. The hotel is located close to Dagenham East underground and near to 'Made in Dagenham Studios', which is set to be London's largest film studio.
Now Open: London Beckton Travelodge
a 113-room hotel is the group's first hotel in Beckton. It represents a multimillion investment by the landlord, SEGRO plc, and has created 35 new jobs. This new hotel is a key part of the recently completed SEGRO Park Newham, a former landfill site that has not been utilised for over 40 years. The hotel features an on-site restaurant called the Bar Café and a dedicated business floor featuring the company's premium economy SuperRooms.