The quintessentially British hotel introduces new rooms and suites, offering guests an unforgettable stay with bigger and better views of London's most iconic landmarks, including Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and the London Eye.
Dan Clark has been appointed as Vice President, Global Leisure Sales - Europe, where he will lead the brand's global leisure sales strategy in Europe. In this role, Dan will focus on strengthening relationships with the travel agent community, driving bookings for member hotels worldwide, and fostering partnerships with leading luxury organisations such as Virtuoso and Serandipians. With extensive experience in hospitality sales, Dan most recently served as Senior Director of Hospitality Sales for Calliope Collective, another Preferred Travel Group brand, leading the division's representation efforts throughout Europe. Prior to that, he worked for a range of hotels and brands including Gleneagles, Elite Hotels, Radisson Edwardian and Trump Hotels, where he elevated visibility and implemented successful sales growth strategies.
Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest independent luxury hotel brand and a global provider of sales, marketing, and distribution services to member hotels, has announced two new leadership appointments in the United Kingdom. Strengthening its London-based team, Anna Moore has been appointed as Regional Director, U.K. and Ireland and Dan Clark is now Vice President, Global Leisure Sales - Europe.
JW Marriott Grosvenor House London is delighted to announce the appointment of Patrick O'Sullivan as Executive Chef for Park Lane's first hotel, renowned for its iconic Great Room. O'Sullivan returns to Grosvenor House from The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco where he held the position as Executive Chef, overseeing the hotel's award-winning restaurant Parallel 37 and the banqueting operations.
DUKES London, a distinguished five-star hotel nestled in the heart of St James's, Mayfair, is embarking on an ambitious renovation project - marking an exciting new chapter in the hotel's storied history, with a redesign set to be unveiled by late 2025.
LyLo, part of EVT, has kickstarted the global expansion of its innovative pod hotel concept and has chosen London as the potential location of its first European property.
Four Points Flex by Sheraton, a new hotel brand from Marriott Bonvoy's global brand portfolio of 31 extraordinary brands, has opened its second property in London, with the launch of the new Four Points Flex by Sheraton London Shoreditch East.
Urban Rest, the innovative leader in flexible alternative accommodations, is excited to announce the opening of the first phase of Urban Rest Hackney, a new serviced apartment property in the vibrant East End of London. This marks an important step in the brand's rapid growth across the UK and Europe, bringing its signature extended-stay offering to one of London's most dynamic neighbourhoods.
Belmond proudly unveils the Britannic Explorer, A Belmond Train, the first luxury sleeper train in England and Wales, debuting in July 2025.
Dalata Hotel Group plc (‘Dalata’ or the ‘Group’), the largest hotel operator in Ireland, with a growing presence in the United Kingdom and Continental Europe, is pleased to announce that it has exchanged an agreement for lease for a new 4-star Clayton hotel to be developed on the Tower 42 Estate in the City of London.
Grosvenor and EIH London Investments Ltd have today announced that South Molton, in London's prestigious Mayfair, will be home to the Indian luxury hospitality group's first Oberoi Hotel in the UK.
Following the success of the group's South Kensington debut in 2022, The Other House Covent Garden is set to open in Q4 2025.
Duncan brings extensive global experience to the role having spent over 40 years in senior management positions within the luxury hospitality industry. Duncan joins Bvlgari Hotel London from The Beaumont Mayfair, where he led an extensive renovation and extension. In his new role, Duncan will apply his leadership expertise to deliver Bvlgari's impeccable and authentic guest experience, whilst driving the hotel's continued success as one of Knightsbridge's most iconic hotels.
RMS Cloud, a leading provider of cloud-based property management software, has announced the appointment of Zen Valli as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Valli previously held the position of Managing Director for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), and will now take on global responsibility, spearheading revenue strategy and growth initiatives across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, India, EMEA, and the Americas.In his new role, Valli will focus on increasing RMS Cloud's market share across key regions around the world. Working closely with the company's regional teams, Valli will identify new business opportunities, strengthen existing partnerships, and expand the company's presence in both established and emerging markets.This appointment marks a significant milestone in RMS Cloud's strategic plan to scale globally and further solidify its position as a leading provider of property management technology to the hospitality industry.
TROO Hospitality has announced a milestone achievement with its first property in Central London, following a partnership appointment with Immersive Hospitality Management, to manage the iconic Corus Hotel Hyde Park, located at 1 Lancaster Gate.
The Doyle Collection is delighted to announce the appointment of Klaus Kabelitz as General Manager of The Kensington hotel. Klaus joins the Irish, family-owned luxury hotel group with a wealth of experience gained at some of Europe's most distinguished properties, marking an exciting new chapter for this beloved South Kensington gem.
Transaction volumes in the UK hotel real estate market reached c. £732 million in Q3 2024 as investment momentum continued albeit at a slower pace relative to the first and second quarters of the year, according to Cushman & Wakefield.
Kostas Sfaltos has been appointed as the new general manager of The Berkeley and The Emory in Belgravia, succeeding Knut Wylde, who left in July after a decade with Maybourne. These two luxury hotels are part of the prestigious Maybourne collection, which also includes Claridge's and The Connaught in London, as well as The Maybourne Riviera and The Maybourne Beverly Hills. Sfaltos joins the team from his previous role as managing director of the Bvlgari Hotel in Knightsbridge. His 30-year career in hospitality also includes leadership positions such as general manager of the Old Aldwych Hotel and hotel manager during the launch of Café Royal.
The Savoy in London has appointed Rob Van Eyck as its new hotel manager, starting in January 2025. Van Eyck will join from Rocco Forte's The Balmoral in Edinburgh, where he successfully led the hotel to achieve prestigious accolades, including Two Keys from Michelin and Forbes five-star status. In his new position, Van Eyck will collaborate closely with regional vice president and managing director Franck Arnold, who has been with The Savoy for over four years. Together, they will focus on continuing to uphold The Savoy's renowned guest experience and further building on the hotel's legacy.
The highly anticipated Park Hyatt London River Thames is now open for guests seeking elevated luxury.