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Raj Kamal has been appointed as COO Europe and UK at OYO Vacation Homes Office London

OYO Vacation Homes has appointed Raj Kamal as COO to accelerate its growth in Europe and the UK. Formerly a tenured Partner at McKinsey & Co, Raj joins OYO from PayU - the payments & fintech arm of Naspers Limited - where he was Global Head of Investments. The appointment comes as part of the company's efforts to continue to invest in and attract world-class leadership to drive innovation and sustainable growth in the company. OYO has continuously been strengthening its corporate governance as it aims to build a sustainable business at scale, with a clear path to profitability.

PRISM (formerly Oravel Stays Ltd.)
London, United Kingdom
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Andrew Crawley has joined American Express Global Business Travel in London, UK as CCO

American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) has announced that Andrew (Drew) Crawley will join as Chief Commercial Officer on April 1, 2020, based in London. He is currently Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Avios Group, the loyalty company owned by International Airlines Group (IAG), and a member of the IAG management committee.

American Express GBT
London, United Kingdom
Development Rebranding

The Unbound Collection by Hyatt Brand Debuts in the United Kingdom With Opening of Great Scotland Yard

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of the 152-room Great Scotland Yard hotel as part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt. On the site of the former headquarters of the Metropolitan Police, the luxury hotel and adjacent five-story townhouse is the first by The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand in the UK and the sixth to open in Europe.

The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
London, United Kingdom
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11 Cadogan Gardens Becomes Only Relais & Châteaux Hotel In London

As Relais & Châteaux announces its newest members around the world, 11 Cadogan Gardens is honourably welcomed as the association's only London hotel. Following in the steps of its sister properties Chewton Glen, the first Relais & Châteaux hotel in the UK, and Cliveden House, 11 Cadogan Gardens will be the third member in the Iconic Luxury Hotels group to join the prestigious association.Relais & Châteaux members embody exceptional hospitality through service, cuisine and amenities, while offering travellers a sense of place rich in culture and heritage. It was the award-winning Chewton Glen that set the standard of excellence for Relais & Châteaux in the United Kingdom, as the first-ever British hotel to join the association back in 1971. Championing its rich heritage and exceptional service, 11 Cadogan Gardens has followed in Chewton Glen's footsteps, to become one of the finest hotels in the world. Originally built by Lord Chelsea in the late 19th century as part of the prestigious Cadogan Estate, 11 Cadogan Gardens today stands as one of London's premier boutique hotels, with 56 luxury guestrooms and a brand-new restaurant, Hans' Bar & Grill, that opens onto the artisanal Pavilion Road. Located in the heart of Chelsea, just off Sloane Square, the property is rooted in heritage and has become a staple destination for the local community.

Relais & Chateaux
London, United Kingdom
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Aaron Kaupp has been appointed as Regional VP of London properties and Jumeirah Frankfurt, and General Manager of The Carlton Tower, Jumeirah at Jumeirah Carlton Tower

In London, The Carlton Tower, Jumeirah announced the appointment of Aaron Kaupp, Regional Vice President of London properties and Jumeirah Frankfurt, and General Manager of The Carlton Tower, Jumeirah. Aaron is expected to play a major role in leading the highly anticipated re-opening of the iconic landmark in London, The Carlton Tower, Jumeirah. Aaron joins Jumeirah from Le Royal Monceau, Raffles Paris, where he has been General Manager since 2016. With extensive experience in luxury hotels across Europe including Florence and the Amalfi Coast in Italy, Aaron has driven the development of a Michelin starred restaurant and worked closely with Giorgio Armani as part of the opening team of the Armani Hotel in Milan.

Jumeirah
London, United Kingdom
Development Pipeline

1 Hotel London Mayfair To Open In 2022

1 Hotels, the mission-driven, sustainable luxury hotel brand founded by Starwood Capital Group Chairman and CEO Barry Sternlicht, announced today that it will debut its UK brand flagship, the 1 Hotel London Mayfair, in 2022. Located in the heart of Mayfair overlooking Green Park, 1 Hotel London Mayfair will be operated by SH Hotels & Resorts and will bring eco-conscious, modern design to London. The brand is inspired by a simple idea: teaching people they can have a luxury lifestyle in a more sustainable way.

1 Hotels
London, United Kingdom
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Javier Hortal has been appointed as SVP Design & Development, Middle East & Europe at sbe

In his new role as SVP Design & Development, Middle East & Europe, Javier Hortal is joining us after an extensive 11-year career at luxury hotel group Mandarin Oriental, where he served as the group's Director of Technical Services in EMEA and was responsible for the group's new hotels, resorts, residences and large-scale renovations across the region. Prior to joining Mandarin Oriental, Javier led the hospitality team at global architectural practice RTKL's London office. He is also a graduate of the Welsh School of Architecture, a Spanish national and a UK-chartered Architect.

sbe
London, United Kingdom
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Pegi Amarteifio has been appointed as Vice President, Global Public Relations at Forbes Travel Guide (FTG)

Most recently, Pegi Amarteifio worked for Small Luxury Hotels. Briefly, Forbes Travel Guide ("FTG") is the global expert on genuine Five-Star service. The company invented Five-Star and has grown into the only independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas. It also offers tailored in-person and online training solutions, expert quality assessments and custom standards development to its luxury hospitality portfolio and other businesses that prioritize service excellence. We currently rate 1,700 hotels, restaurants and spas in over 70 countries.

Forbes Travel Guide
London, United Kingdom