CityHub Copenhagen to open on 3 October 2020
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The first “Zleep Living” in Denmark offers 34 hotel Apartments
The new Zleep Hotel in Lyngby, Denmark, opened on 1 September. Alongside its 78 rooms, the hotel represents a first for this young Scandinavian economy brand in that it also includes 34 apartments. These have been specially developed to allow for longer stays. The "Zleep Living" concept is particularly appealing to business travellers. The apartments are 50 percent larger than a normal room and also house a kitchenette in which guests are able to do their own cooking. In accordance with the Zleep Standard, all rooms are bright and spacious as well as having an inimitable Scandinavian touch. The Zleep Hotel Lyngby is located only around 500 metres from the Technical University of Denmark, and the Danish capital city of Copenhagen is also easily accessible for Lyngby-based commuters.
Deutsche Hospitality opens the Zleep Hotel Glostrup in 2021
Deutsche Hospitality opens another hotel of its young brand Zleep Hotels in Denmark in autumn 2021. The Zleep Hotel Glostrup will be a new building west of Copenhagen. The developer of the project is the Oskar Group. In addition to 133 rooms, the hotel will include a spacious lounge and breakfast area, a bar and ample parking for cars and bicycles. It also offers free WiFi, sustainable breakfast, and excellent transport connections.
Annette Engmose has been appointed as Director of People & Culture at Villa Copenhagen
Annette Engmose brings more than 17 years of experience in human resources to her position as Director of People & Culture, along with a philosophy for success that focuses on providing a framework for growth and wellbeing where team members take responsibility and play well together. In her role, Annette oversees all recruitment, team development, and training programs to ensure that the hotel's vibrant approach to offering best-in-class guest experiences feels culturally Danish - providing an elevated service that is honest, playful, and respectful of personal space. Prior to joining Villa Copenhagen, Annette was Head of Human Resources at Heinmann Retail Denmark and gained extensive managerial experience as an HR Consultant for SAS Scandinavian Airlines.
Nini Andersen has been appointed as Director of Brand & Marketing at Villa Copenhagen
Director of Brand & Marketing, Nini Andersen, brings expertise in brand management and marketing communications developed over eight years of working in progressive leadership positions within the design, lifestyle, and retail sectors. Nini's broad experience and fresh perspective on branding and marketing a city-center hotel secured her selection for the role. Since joining Villa Copenhagen during the hotel build and restoration in 2019, Nini has been instrumental in communicating the hotel's identity as a sustainable wellbeing hub for the many and not the few, while nurturing a symbiotic relationship with the Danish capital's residents that champions the local way of life. Nini holds a master's degree in Marketing Communications and Management from Copenhagen Business School, in addition to a master's degree in Branding, Advertisement, and Communication from INSEEC Business School in Paris, France.
Lisette Jönsson has been appointed as Director of Operations at Villa Copenhagen
As Villa Copenhagen's Director of Operations, Lisette Jönsson is responsible for creating cohesive procedures across hotel departments and supporting the rest of the leadership team in strategy execution and revenue optimization. Lisette has established an impressive 15-year career in hospitality after graduating from Lund University in 2004, starting in a front desk position at Hotel Skansen Båstad and Grand Hotel Stockholm, before working her way up to Hotel Manager for Clarion Hotel Copenhagen Airport. Lisette joined Villa Copenhagen in 2019 as a member of the pre-opening team and spearheaded the seamless implementation of its COVID-19 sanitization and social distancing procedures, including keyless entry, remote or open-air check-ins, virtual check-out, and personalized food and beverage services.
Scandinavia’s first Radisson RED ready to rock Aarhus, Denmark
Located in the heart of Denmark's second biggest city and vibrant cultural hub, Radisson RED Aarhus is pleased to open its doors and welcome guests to a new urban hotspot geared towards the social and modern traveler.
Villa Copenhagen Officially Opens Its Doors
One of Europe's most anticipated launches of 2020, Villa Copenhagen officially opened its doors in the heart of Denmark's capital city on July 1. Housed in the century-old Danish Post and Telegraph office, adjacent to Tivoli Gardens, the 390-room Villa Copenhagen is a Grande Dame hotel for the 21st century, offering approachable, conscious luxury through a commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and meaningful experiences that connect guests to the landscape, culture, and energy of the city.
Comwell Hotels Denmark Selects Agilysys InfoGenesis Point-of-Sale (POS) SaaS Solution For Business Transformation
Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of next-generation hospitality software solutions and services, today announced that Comwell Hotels, headquartered in Denmark, has selected Agilysys' award-winning InfoGenesis POS SaaS application and InfoGenesis Flex tablet solutions for its business transformation initiative.
Zleep Hotels Opens New Hotel In Copenhagen
This morning at 7.00 am, Zleep Hotels opened the doors to yet another of its popular select service hotels.
Mattias Thorsteinsson has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Zleep Hotel Copenhagen Arena
Mattias Thorsteinsson is new Hotel Manager at Zleep Hotels. With solid experience, Mattias Thorsteinsson will be responsible for the opening and operation of Zleep Hotels' upcoming hotel in Ørestad, Copenhagen. The hotel is located at Ørestads Boulevard right next to the multifunctional arena; Royal Arena, Scandinavia's largest shopping center; Field's, Scandinavia's largest exhibition and congress center; Bella Center and Ørestad Metro Station.
Torman Hamouda has been appointed as Head Chef at Grand Plaza Mövenpick Media City
Verve Bar & Brasserie has brought in Torman Hamouda as its head chef.
René Lyster has been appointed as Sales Manager at Zleep Hotels
Zleep Hotels expands their sales department - yet again. Zleep Hotels wraps up the year with another expansion in the hotel chain's increasingly extensive sales department. Two new hotel openings are at hand, including the hotel chain's largest hotel to date, with 211 rooms and therefore, more sales experts are needed. The new man on the team is René Lyster.
New advertising tool on Facebook: Danish company paves the way for innovative marketing
The Danish hotel chain, Zleep Hotels, is one of the first companies in the Nordic countries to use a brand new and quite interesting digital marketing tool. A tool that has not previously been used in commercial contexts in Denmark. The tool is Facebook filters and the pioneering idea is that from today Zleep Hotels is expanding its marketing efforts with a tailor-made Facebook filter, as one of the first companies in the Nordic countries.
Copenhagen's Amager island to include a 160-key Zoku Hotel
Just five minutes from the city center by metro, Zoku Copenhagen will be situated on the vibrant Amager island, with easy access to many points of interest. It will accommodate 160 Zoku Lofts - our biggest Zoku!
CityHub announces first international location in Copenhagen
Launched four years ago in Amsterdam, CityHub was created to fulfill the gap between hotels and hostels. Founders Pieter van Tilburg and Sem Schuurkes, two assiduous travellers themselves, recognised that the hotel industry was lacking satisfactory solutions for millennials who are looking for an accessible and authentic experience at the heart of a city.
Quality Hotel signs are being replaced by Best Western Plus
Today, Quality Hotel signs are being replaced by Best Western Plus at a 240-room large hotel near Copenhagen Airport. Best Western Plus Airport Hotel Copenhagen is now part of one of the largest hotel brands in the world and offers a new loyalty program.
Scandic signs agreement for prestigious hotel and conference center in Aarhus harbor
In May 2017, Aarhus municipality in Denmark announced that Scandic together with its partners had won a tender for a large new hotel project in Aarhus harbor. Scandic has now signed a lease agreement for the hotel which will offer 480 hotel rooms and 5,700 m2 of meeting space. The hotel is expected to open in 2024.
Renovation of Hotel Marina in Denmark
Hotel Marina, north of Copenhagen, is being modernized to improve its market position. 50 of 126 rooms have already been completed, offering higher quality to stayover guests.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Enters Denmark in Collaboration with Danish Chain Comwell Hotels
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts - the world's largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,200 hotels in more than 80 countries - and Comwell Hotels - an award-winning hotel chain in Denmark - today announced the signing of an exclusive agreement to open multiple hotels under the Dolce Hotels and Resorts by Wyndham brand in Denmark. The collaboration, which marks Wyndham's first entry in the country, will initially include two openings in Copenhagen and Aarhus.