Seth Brown has been appointed as Business Development Manager at The Ascott Limited UK
The Ascott Limited has appointed a new business development manager Seth Brown to join the team and help expand its presence in the UK.
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Janel Clark has been appointed as Head of Consultancy & Education at SnapShot GmbH
Janel , a former Director of Revenue at Avvio and Revenue by Design, both in London, United Kingdom, will drive the Educational programmes already offered by SnapShot, including the bootcamps and the Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC). In the past, Janel has been involved in the organisation and management of revenue management training academies throughout EMEA. Her background in revenue management will allow SnapShot to add further RM training and consultancy to its Educational programmes roster. Snapshot is a hotel data and analytics company built to facilitate access and use of data by hotels of all sizes. Founded by Michael Heinze and David Turnbull, the company"s board also includes members of STR Global, citizenM and Shiji Networks.
DoubleTree by Hilton Debuts in London, Ontario, Opening the Largest Convention Hotel in the City
DoubleTree by Hilton today opened DoubleTree by Hilton London Ontario, the city's largest convention hotel, conveniently located in the heart of downtown London, Ontario and connected to the London Convention Centre. This 323-room property opens following a $10 million property-wide renovation of the Hilton London Ontario, including renovated guest rooms and new, vibrant décor throughout. DoubleTree by Hilton London Ontario is owned and managed by Holloway Lodging Corporation. "DoubleTree by Hilton London Ontario has been beautifully updated, complete with a heated skywalk to the London Convention Center, and is the perfect addition to our growing portfolio in Canada and around the world," said John Greenleaf, global head, DoubleTree by Hilton. "We are excited to bring our award-winning service culture to this important destination for business and leisure travelers alike, and look forward to delighting them with the little things that create a rewarding travel experience, starting with our signature warm chocolate chip cookie welcome."DoubleTree by Hilton London Ontario, a 22-story high rise, features spacious rooms with a contemporary design. Three special key access floors offer rooms with spectacular views of the city from any direction. Additionally, the hotel offers a private parking garage, complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel's public areas and guest rooms, a 24-hour business center, 24-hour fitness center featuring Precor equipment and heated indoor pool and hot tub. As part of its renovation, DoubleTree by Hilton London Ontario offers all-day dining in its updated restaurant, Blake's Bistro and Bar open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Featuring a renowned all-you-can eat roast beef buffet and signature Conrad Burger, Blake's offers a relaxed atmosphere for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Guests can also start their day with a drink from the hotel's onsite Starbucks or with the brand's Wake Up DoubleTree Breakfast, while those preferring to dine in the comfort of their room can conveniently order room service. Featuring 18 meeting rooms, including the largest ballroom in the city which boasts a capacity of up to 1,200 people, DoubleTree by Hilton London Ontario offers guests more than 30,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. For smaller groups, the hotel offers the Meetings Simplified by DoubleTree by Hilton package, which includes the meeting room, basic meeting Wi-Fi, meeting room supplies including a flipchart, markers, extension and power cord, and all day non-alcoholic beverage service. Catering services and a dedicated event staff are available to enhance any event."With our friendly staff and unique offerings, like the Prime Minister and Executive Suites, with spacious, premium rooms that can also accommodate small meetings, DoubleTree by Hilton London Ontario is primed to become the go to destination for both business and leisure travelers," said Joe Drummond, general manager, DoubleTree by Hilton London Ontario. "We look forward to welcoming visitors while debuting the hotel's new look and bringing the DoubleTree by Hilton brand to London." DoubleTree by Hilton London Ontario is 15 kilometers from the London International Airport, and is just three blocks from the Via Rail station and Greyhound Bus terminal. Visitors can attend a concert or play at the Grand Theater, visit the Art Gallery of London or stop by Labatt's Brewery to sample beers. Travelers seeking sports entertainment will have convenient access to the nearby Budweiser Gardens and Western Fair District, while those traveling for business will appreciate the close proximity to a number of corporate offices, including Honeywell, Kellogg's, 3M, Teletech, McCormick's, Canada Post, TD/Canada Trust and more.In addition to the iconic warm chocolate chip cookie welcome, guests will enjoy other DoubleTree by Hilton brand amenities, including an assortment of gourmet in-room tea and coffee choices from The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®, the refreshing London-based Aroma Actives natural skin and body care line, and an industry-recognized service culture built around the idea of CARE, which stands for Create a Rewarding Experience for guests, team members and the community.DoubleTree by Hilton London Ontario participates in the Hilton HHonors® loyalty program, which is open to all guests and free to join - visit here for enrollment information. HHonors members always get our lowest price with our Best Price Guarantee, along with HHonors Points, free standard Wi-Fi, access to digital check-in and Digital Key, and no hidden fees, only when they book directly through Hilton. To mark the hotel's opening, Hilton HHonors members will earn double bonus points from January 1, 2016 to June 1, 2016. Based on availability, Gold and Diamond members will enjoy free premium Wi-Fi, upgrades to the hotel's exclusive Hilton HHonors floors and complimentary Wake Up DoubleTree Breakfast.DoubleTree by Hilton London Ontario is located at 300 King Street, London, Ontario, N6B 1S2, Canada. For more information, or to make a reservation, travelers may call +1 519 439 1661 or visitlondonontario.doubletree.com. Media can access additional information on DoubleTree by Hilton London Ontario at news.doubletree.com/londonontario. For more news on DoubleTree by Hilton hotel openings, visit news.doubletree.com
2015 Top Travel Trends Revealed at WTM
Euromonitor unveiled today the WTM Global Trends Report 2015 identifying the top emerging travel trends: The new American dream: work less, play hard. A growing number of American companies offer unlimited vacation time to create a happier, loyal and motivated staff, which will have an effect on travel bookings.
WTM London: Launch of eRevMax’s Partner Program
eRevMax, the leading provider of hospitality technology and distribution solutions is going to unveil the latest features of its next generation LIVE OS and Partner Program at WTM 2015 stand #TT550 from 2 - 5 November 2015 at ExCel London.
DoubleTree by Hilton Expands Portfolio
Hilton Worldwide and EQ Group today announced an agreement to open DoubleTree by Hilton London - Kingston upon Thames. Acquired by EQ Group and affiliates, the hotel is set to open in the second half of 2016 following a multi- million pound fit out. The hotel will be asset managed by EQ Hotels Limited under a franchise agreement with Hilton Worldwide and operated by Interstate Europe Hotels & Resorts' UK division.
InterContinental® London - The O2 Gears up for Global Car and Product Launch Events
InterContinental® London - The O2, London's largest new events space opening winter 2015, will bring an all new brand activation and large-scale product launch offering to the capital with its combination of a high-spec 4,500sqm dedicated conference centre and 400sqm of outdoor riverside space.
Tim Westlake-Bryant has been appointed as Director of Development at BridgeStreet Global Hospitality
BridgeStreet Global Hospitality the leading solution for international serviced apartment experiences announces Tim Westlake-Bryant as the UK Director of Development. In this role, Westlake-Bryant will be responsible for growing the national and regional UK representation of BridgeStreet Global Hospitality.
Michael Voight has been appointed as General Manager at The Arch London
Michael Voight has left his role as general manager of the five-AA-star, 82-bedroom Arch London to oversee the opening of a new luxury boutique hotel in Holborn.
Jane Colbeck-McKinnon has been appointed as Regional Sales Coordinator at Corinthia Hotels
Corinthia Hotels announces the appointment of its new UK-based Conference & Incentives team. Janet Broomfield takes on the role of Group Director of Sales UK – Meetings & Events, while Alessia Cappuccini joins as Corporate & MICE Sales Manager. Jane Colbeck-McKinnon will support their work in her role as Regional Sales Coordinator. Working closely with Corinthia’s Director of Global Corporate & MICE Sales, Carey Duckworth, the team will focus on working with key UK MICE agencies; Partners, Direct Event & Meeting corporate; and Associations and Special Events.
Alessia Cappuccini has been appointed as Corporate & MICE Sales Manager at Corinthia Hotels
Corinthia Hotels announces the appointment of its new UK-based Conference & Incentives team. Janet Broomfield takes on the role of Group Director of Sales UK – Meetings & Events, while Alessia Cappuccini joins as Corporate & MICE Sales Manager. Jane Colbeck-McKinnon will support their work in her role as Regional Sales Coordinator. Working closely with Corinthia’s Director of Global Corporate & MICE Sales, Carey Duckworth, the team will focus on working with key UK MICE agencies; Partners, Direct Event & Meeting corporate; and Associations and Special Events.
Janet Broomfield has been appointed as Group Director of Sales UK – Meetings & Events at Corinthia Hotels
Corinthia Hotels announces the appointment of its new UK-based Conference & Incentives team. Janet Broomfield takes on the role of Group Director of Sales UK – Meetings & Events, while Alessia Cappuccini joins as Corporate & MICE Sales Manager. Jane Colbeck-McKinnon will support their work in her role as Regional Sales Coordinator. Working closely with Corinthia’s Director of Global Corporate & MICE Sales, Carey Duckworth, the team will focus on working with key UK MICE agencies; Partners, Direct Event & Meeting corporate; and Associations and Special Events.
'Cut Tourism VAT’ campaign and creating a fair digital marketplace, to the future of hotel IT systems and changing guest expectations, to be discussed at the ‘HOSPACE 2015 Interviews’ with BHA Chief Executive Ufi Ibrahim and citizenM’s Michael Lev
HOSPACE 2015 – HOSPA's cutting-edge Annual Conference and Exhibition for hospitality finance, revenue management, IT and commercial professionals – to be held on 26 November at the Sofitel London Heathrow, Terminal 5
Infographic: Online Travel Trends in Europe
Almost 50% of all hotel bookings come from online channels in Europe, shows the latest infographic Online Travel Trends in Europe released by eRevMax. The interesting infographic focuses on key insights like online travel penetration, rise of mobile, advance booking habits and traveller's use of multiple devices that are shaping the European travel industry.
Curio Opens Its First British Hotel
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) today announced a deal with Shiva Hotels to introduce its first Curio – A Collection by Hilton hotel to the UK. Lincoln Plaza London is set to be a new landmark hotel in the heart of Europe's premier business district when it opens in late 2016.
Case Study: Hotel Attracts Luxury Travelers with Guest-Facing Mobile Tech | StreetFightMag.com
As the Lanesborough began what would become a 19-month, multi-million dollar refurbishment in 2014, the boutique hotel’s executives started looking for strategic ways to appeal to guests with luxury tastes. To go along with the newly renovated rooms, which reopened in July, the team decided to add a technology component that would be unlike anything travelers had ever experienced.
Hilton Takes Centre Stage In London
Hilton Hotels & Resorts today opens the doors to its newest hotel in London - Hilton London Bankside, unveiling a property inspired by brutalist architecture, raw industrial design and urban living. Located just moments away from Shakespeare's famous Globe Theatre, the design-led hotel is the latest property to join the Hilton brand portfolio of more than 70 hotels across the UK & Ireland.
InterContinental London - The O2 Partners with ESPA for new Luxury Spa
The InterContinental® London – The O2 has collaborated with leading spa brand, ESPA, to provide a full range of signature treatments and ESPA products exclusively within its new luxury Spa, operated by The Arora Group. The Spa at InterContinental London – The O2, located on the ground floor of the 18-storey luxury hotel is in excess of 1000 sqm and features eight treatment rooms, a relaxation room, sauna, steam room and an impressive 17m indoor swimming pool with feature Jacuzzi, cannon neck massage jets and elegant pool-side loungers for pure relaxation.
Heathrow, Ryanair, Gatwick take meet to discuss key strategies to better serve the mobile-first, connected traveller
Top executives from airlines, airports, transportation, hotels and intermediaries are set to meet in London 22-23rd October to discuss how to drive forward strategies to deliver a seamlessly connected travel experience to consumers. Central to the discussions will be how mobile strategies can be used to provide the travel information, products and services need to enhance the customer journey. In a recent interview with EyeforTravel, Heathrow Airport stated that they know that 80% of travellers leave home with some sort of smart device. However, providing consumers with the right information they need via mobile at the right time isn't easy.
Noémie Saltel has been appointed as House Manager at Brown's Hotel - Rocco Forte Hotels
Noémie SALTEL ESSEC IMHI 2011 has been appointed as House Manager Brown's Hotel - Rocco Forte Hotels - in London. She started her career with The Savoy where she successively held the position of Receptionist, Front Office Coordinator/Supervisor, Assistant Night Manager and Night Manager.