STR: Preliminary June data for London hotels
STR's preliminary June 2018 data for London, England, indicates higher occupancy but lower rates. Based on daily data from June, London reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
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Whitbread pulls into Marylebone with planning permission for latest hub by Premier Inn
Whitbread, the owner of Premier Inn, has secured planning permission for a 294-bedroomhub by Premier Inn hotel at 191 Old Marylebone Road in Marylebone, London NW1.
Joanne Taylor-Stagg has been appointed as General Manager at The Capital London
Joanne Taylor-Stagg is the new general manager at The Capital Hotel and Apartments in Knightsbridge and is also responsible for The Levin Hotel and The London Bakery. Joanne joined from her 2-year role as general manager at The Trafalgar St James where she successfully repositioned the hotel from a 4-star to 5-star luxury. She started her 25-year career in South Africa and has spent 5 years in senior roles with ReDefineBDL (London and Birmingham), and 12 years with Marriott Hotels in the UK. Joanne's extensive experience in all key aspects of hospitality puts her in the perfect position to drive The Capital forward as a part of the prestigious Warwick Hotels & Resorts portfolio. She is a passionate hotelier and leading light among today's dynamic female general managers.
Javier Beneyto has been appointed as General Manager at COMO Metropolitan London
Beneyto joins the team after successfully launching COMO's newest addition to the collection, COMO Uma Canggu in Bali. Born in Madrid, Javier Beneyto began his career at the Arabella Sheraton Hotel in Palma de Mallorca, while studying hotel management at universities in Spain and Germany. Since graduating he has held managerial positions at hotels across the Caribbean, North America and Europe. At the beginning of 2009, Beneyto became the Hotel Manager of the award-winning Villa Magna Hotel - a five-star Grand Luxe member of Leading Hotels of the World. Beneyto joined COMO Hotels and Resorts in 2012 as acting General Manager of COMO Cocoa Island in the Maldives before filling the same role in London at COMO The Halkin. He then moved to the United States as the opening General Manager of COMO's Metropolitan Miami Beach, before relocating to Bali.
Hotel booking websites told to stop 'one room left' warnings - telegraph.co.uk
Hotel booking websites have been told to stop "one room left" warnings designed to pressure holidaymakers into booking, under a crackdown by competition watchdogs. Such warnings are currently used by the UK's most popular booking sites including Expedia and Booking.com to encourage customers to book sooner rather than later. Following an investigation into holiday booking sites the Competition and Markets Authority said it would take firms to court if they did not end unfair and misleading practices.
This New London Hotel Is Proud Of What It Doesn't Have | forbes.com
Few hotel websites contain a proud list of amenities that they don't offer. But then again, the newly renovated London-based hotel Pilgrm is hoping to offer travelers a unique hotel experience. No more trouser presses, room service or minibars. No bellboys or doormen, it says on its website. What it does have is a sense of place, peace of mind, and purpose.
Douglas McHugh has been appointed as General Manager at Bankside Hotel
Douglas McHugh has joined the quirky new property near the South Bank from his role at St Ermin's, where had been for the last eight years, leading the team through the five-star hotel's £37m relaunch.
James Murphy has been appointed as Operations Manager at Sofitel London Heathrow
James Murphy, who will begin at Sofitel London Heathrow in July, has 13 years' experience in the hotel sector, and is moving from within the Arora Group. James was Meetings and Events Operations Manager at the Arora managed and owned InterContinental London - The O2, during its launch. He also has experience of Sofitel London Heathrow, having worked as Meetings and Events Operations Manager for the hotel between 2011 and 2015.
Patrick Mudalige has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at Sofitel London Heathrow
With over 20 years' experience in the hotel and hospitality industry, Patrick Mudalige has worked in some of the world's most prestigious hotels including Hilton International, Burj Al Arab and Waldorf Astoria. Patrick later transitioned into senior roles in hotels including Marriott International, Boscolo Hotels, St Regis Hotels and Autograph Collection Hotels. He is a bronze, silver and gold medallist of the Craft Guild of Chefs and a member of Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs. Patrick started at Sofitel London Heathrow earlier this month.
Stephen Mileham has been appointed as General Manager at Thistle Kensington Gardens and Thistle Hyde Park
Stephen Mileham, the former general manager of Donnington Valley Hotel & Spa, has joined glh Hotels to take over the running of two of the Thistle Hotels properties.Stephen, who took up the post in April 2018, will manage the group's west London Thistle properties, Thistle Kensington Gardens with its 175 bedrooms, as well as the historic Thistle Hyde Park which has 54 bedrooms.
Graham Kiy has been appointed as Area Vice President of Operations, EMEA Hotels at Hard Rock International
Hard Rock International has announced the appointment of Graham Kiy as Area Vice President of Operations of Hotels in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Kiy's appointment at Hard Rock International will see him lead the management, operations and pre-opening planning of Hard Rock Hotels throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Andaz Brand Debuts (ANDAZ)RED Suite in London Designed by Sir Terence Conran of Conran and Partners
The Andaz brand announced today its latest collaboration with (RED) - the AIDS organization founded by Bono and Bobby Shriver - the launch of a custom suite at Andaz London Liverpool Street personally designed by Sir Terence Conran, founder of acclaimed architecture and interior design firm, Conran and Partners. The (ANDAZ)RED Suite is available to book beginning June 22, 2018, with a portion of each booking going directly to support (RED)'s fight to end AIDS. Development of the 900 square foot suite (80 square meters) follows a larger renovation of the hotel's 267 guestrooms in 2017, completed by the team at Conran and Partners.
Amanda Hyndman has been named GM & Area Vice President Operations at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
Amanda Hyndman returns to Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group as General Manager, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London and Area Vice President Operations with responsibility for Mandarin Oriental, Munich and Mandarin Oriental, Prague.A respected hotelier, Amanda is best known for her five years as General Manager of the legendary Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok. Other key roles during her ten years with the group include General Manager of The Excelsior, Hong Kong and Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC.
STR: Preliminary May data for London hotels
STR's preliminary May 2018 data for London, England, indicates lower performance due to supply growth. Based on daily data from May, London reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
Suat Binkaya has been promoted to General Manager at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
PPHE Hotel Group, an international hospitality company which owns and develops hotels and resorts, operates the Park Plaza® brand in EMEA and owns the art'otel® brand, is pleased to announce the promotion of Suat Binkaya to General Manager at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London, following Daniel Pedreschi's promotion to Regional General Manager UK earlier this year.
Caroline Drayton has been appointed as Director Of Communications: UK Collection at Four Seasons
Caroline Drayton has been announced as Director of Communications for Four Seasons UK Collection with responsibility for the marketing and communications for the three UK properties at Four Seasons Hotel London Park Lane, Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square and Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire.
Westin To Debut In The United Kingdom
Marriott International, Inc. today announced plans to debut the Westin brand in the United Kingdom. Owned by 4C Hotel Group and managed by RBH, The Westin London City is set to open in 2020 and will boast a prime riverfront location in the heart of the City of London. This hotel signing illustrates how the global demand for well-being continues to propel Westin's growth around the world, with recent openings in Australia and upcoming debuts in Malaysia and the Maldives.
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London Completes Its Multi-Million Pound Restoration
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London has completed the most extensive restoration in its 115-year history, designed to confirm this historic hotel"s position as one of the best in the world.
Adam Handling has been appointed as Executive Chef at Belmond Cadogan
Belmond announces the appointment of Adam Handling as Executive Chef of Belmond Cadogan Hotel, its new London facility, scheduled to open in the winter of 2018. Considered overseas as one of "30 personalities under the age of 30 years among the most influential ", Adam Handling upsets the codes of traditional British cuisine that he particularly likes, and brings him a resolutely modern touch, which places sustainability and zero waste at the heart of his philosophy. Born in Scotland, Adam Handling began his career in Gleneagles as a senior clerk. From then on, he was quickly recognized as one of the rising stars of the culinary scene thanks to his exceptional cuisine that combines bold flavors and culinary techniques out of the ordinary, creating balanced and harmonious dishes designed to leave an impression.Named Scottish Chef of the Year in 2015, Adam opened his first independent restaurant, The Frog E1, in Shoreditch in June 2016, before launching his flagship Frog by Adam Handling in Covent Garden in September 2017. Both honored With prizes including the Best Restaurant of the Year award at the Food & Travel Reader Awards 2017 and the Best Food Restaurant Award at the Foodism100 Awards 2018, Adam will continue to operate the Adam Handling Restaurant Group with his team.
Europe’s Leading Hotel Design Event Adds New Focus on Restaurants & Bars
Sleep, which is recognised around the world as Europe's leading and uniquely curated hotel design and development event, has announced the next stage in its evolution. This year it becomes Sleep + Eat, recognising the growing interdependence of restaurants, bars and hotels in creating the full hospitality (design) experience. The event will also be relocating to the National Hall in Olympia, enhancing the visitor experience thanks to the hall's accessible, open-plan environment. Sleep + Eat will take place on Tuesday 20 - Wednesday 21 November 2018.