Paul Brackley has been appointed as General Manager at Shangri-La at the Shard
Paul Brackley is to replace Darren Gearing as general manager of the 202-bedroom Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, in London.
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Dan Wait has been appointed as Operations Manager at South Lodge, an Exclusive Hotel
Dan Wait began his hospitality career at the Hilton London Gatwick Airport and has spent the majority of his career since as a member of the Exclusive Hotels and Venues team, having joined South Lodge as Receptionist in 2002 and progressed through the management ranks to Interim General Manager at Royal Berkshire, an Exclusive Venue and his latest role as Revenue & Sales Manager at Pennyhill Park.
Stefano Squecco has been appointed as Deputy General Manager at Pennyhill Park, an Exclusive Hotel & Spa
Stefano’s past experience encompasses some of the world’s most famous hotels, including Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts; Hilton Molino Stucky Venice; Belmond Hotel Cipriani and The Lanesborough, London.
Xn protel Systems cements its 5 star London PMS pedigree at the Exhibitionist Hotel
The Exhibitionist is a luxury boutique hotel in South Kensington, London, containing 33 rooms, 4 suites and 8 gallery spaces in a pair of beautifully restored 18th-century townhouses. Described as "a monochrome canvas for cool artists and trendy designers to splash with extraordinary works", guests are invited to curate their own experience, from the scent in their room to a choice of private pools and secret balconies.
Grand Opening of citizenM’s new Flagship Hotel in London
This July sees the grand opening of the new citizenM hotel in the heart of one of London's most historical sites. Right opposite the world famous Tower of London, this new 370-room hotel will officially open its doors on July 11. In order to fully appreciate the ancient splendour of this UNESCO World Heritage site, and home to the Queen's Crown Jewels, citizenM has crowned its new 8-storey property with a jewel itself; a dramatic double height space with floor to ceiling windows and a wrap around terrace that offers a stunning 360 view on London and its famed skyline.
What Impact Will Brexit Have On U.S. Travel To U.K., Europe | philly.com
With the summer travel season already underway, the Brexit vote that triggered the U.K.'s departure from the European Union will have a big impact on U.S. travelers heading overseas, especially to Great Britain. According to Jason Clampet, co-founder and head of all content at SKIF, the daily online leader in global travel insider intelligence, the impact on travel may be much larger than you think.
Guestline’s systems chosen for 4 new hotels operated by leading hotel management company, Michels & Taylor
Michels & Taylor, the hotel management company with 16 hotels in their portfolio, have selected Guestline's property management and distribution solutions to manage and drive revenue in 4 boutique hotels that are now under their management. Along with the hotel owners Michels and Taylor decided Guestline's system was the best option to meet the needs of these hotels going forward.
HotStats UK Chain Hotels Market Review – May 2016
The 2.6 % year-on-year increase in profit per room this month contributed to a 3.4% year-to-date uplift and the ongoing positive story of bottom line growth at hotels in the South West, according to the latest data from HotStats. The South West has been one of the strongest performing regions in recent years, with profit per room increasing by 36.9% in the last 36 months, to £31.24 in the 12 months to May 2016 from £22.82 in the 12 months to June 2013.
glh Hotels Launches Choose Your Own Room Booking Site, Letting Guests Select Their Exact Room
London hotel group glh Hotels, today announces the launch of Choose Your Own Room - the world's first online booking site that lets guests choose the exact room they want to stay in, before making a reservation.
Oxford School of Hospitality Management launches MSc Tourism Futures
The Oxford School of Hospitality Management at Oxford Brookes University has recently launched an exciting new master's course - MSc Tourism Futures. Applications are now being received for students to start the course in September 2016. The contemporary international tourism industry faces a range of major political, cultural, economic and environmental challenges. On this course students will explore how destinations and organisations can effectively respond to these challenges using new and innovative approaches to business.
Brexit Hospitality Summit: Hospitality's fears and how it can face up to them | bighospitality.co.uk
Brexit has sent shockwaves across the hospitality industry, but operators attending the British Hospitality Association’s (BHA) Hospitality and Tourism Summit have been urged to embrace change and see the potential positives.
HOSPA Calendar of forthcoming July 2016 Events open to members and non-members alike
Wednesday, 6 July 2016: Content Marketing Seminar: Learn from the experts (organised by the Hotel Marketing Association (HMA), now part of HOSPA)
Mario Ovsenjak has been named General Manager at The Rex
Mario arrives at Hotel Gotham having worked extensively across the Bespoke Hotels portfolio. Since 2012, he has lead teams at a range of fine country house properties, including The Lambert Arms in Oxfordshire, Shaftesbury’s Grosvenor Arms, as well as the Prince Regent Hotel. Prior to this, he held positions at several London establishments, including the Corus Hyde Park Hotel, The Royal Trafalgar and Piccadilly Hotels, as well as the Colonnade and Hotel Xenia.
Philip Ward has been appointed as CEO EMEA at JLL's Hotels & Hospitality Group
Commercial real estate services firm JLL chose Philip Ward to serve as the company's new CEO of its Hotels & Hospitality Group in the EMEA region.
Brexit: What impact on European tourism if British demand falters?
The United Kingdom is a key source market for many international tourist destinations. Across the European continent, and especially within the Eurozone, many hotel markets rely heavily on the contribution of British arrivals. In light of their respective exposure to the Kingdom's clientele, which countries could be affected the most by the outcome of the referendum?
STR: What the Brexit Referendum could mean for hotels
The United Kingdom's hotel industry is in the midst of 30 consecutive months of moving average revenue-per- available-room (RevPAR) growth. However, the industry could face strong headwinds for future growth if voters approve a measure to exit the European Union on 23 June, according to STR.While is it impossible to quantify the exact extent of the proposed Brexit, it most likely would have some impact on current hotel performance in the U.K. London and Regional U.K. hotels have experienced the longest 12-month moving average period of RevPAR growth since January 2007, albeit growth has slowed recently. Figures for May 2016 show that while London's monthly performance has been positive, its year-to-date May RevPAR was down 3.0% to GBP99.88, driven by a 2.7% decline in occupancy levels. On the other hand, Regional U.K. witnessed an increase in RevPAR of 2.2% to GBP46.87, as a 2.9% increase in average daily rate (ADR) offset the 0.6% decline in occupancy.STR and forecast partner, Tourism Economics, believe the recent fluctuation of the British pound on the currency market exchange is an early indicator of the overall impact that Brexit could have on the overall economy—which would filter down to the hotel industry. Most of the impact is likely to be on travel confidence, especially business travel, which is likely to derive from the uncertain environment. STR forecasts for the U.K. and London market are produced in partnership with Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company.Short-term impactSTR concurs with Oxford Economics' belief that one possible Brexit scenario would be negative for London's hotel industry, although the depth of the negativity is difficult to gauge. Weaker domestic hotel demand, in line with weaker GDP, consumer spend and higher unemployment can be expected should Britain vote to leave the EU. Larger falls would be expected in capital investment, including hotel investment, because of the ensuing uncertain business environment of Brexit. That would affect business travel, which is a large component of the London hotel market.On the other hand, the sharp drop in currency exchange rates expected by Oxford Economics following a Brexit would make London more affordable to some extent. It is possible that this would be enough to offset the negative impact from weaker domestic demand. Market sentiment will play some role and could accentuate any negative effects if a vote to leave is followed by a souring of relations with the remaining EU countries. By contrast, a smooth transition and a continued perception of London as a positive place to visit and do business could accentuate positive price effects.Long-term impactWhile Oxford Economics predicts that the longer term impact on overall domestic economic activity will be negative, there is a potential positive impact for the hotel industry, due to increased affordability of the U.K. and London as a destination, derived from a weaker exchange rate. However, some uncertainty is likely to remain, not least from the potential long-run impact of lower investment, which would continue to affect business- travel decisions.
What the Britain’s EU Referendum could mean for business travellers
For anyone trying to run a business and plan ahead uncertainty is rarely welcome, particularly in the hospitality sector. Few things throw up more uncertainty than this week's referendum in the UK on the country's continued membership of the European Union. Polls show the two sides are neck and neck – and with Britain's recent run-ins with unreliable polling data, nobody is willing to make a call on which way this referendum will go until the votes are counted in the early hours of Friday morning.
By Jennifer Conneely, Board Member of the DCC Forum, DCC Forum
Anne Legrand has been appointed as General Manager at St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London
Anne Legrand has been named general manager of the five-star, 245-bedroom St Pancras Renaissance hotel, taking over from Gareth Banner.
Richard Cooke has been appointed as General Manager at Rocco Forte
The Balmoral, the Rocco Forte hotel in Edinburgh, has appointed Richard Cooke as its new general manager. Cooke will be responsible for the day to day operations and strategic direction of the 168-room and 20-suite hotel and its Michelin-starred restaurant, Number One. He will also oversee the hotel’s Hadrian’s Brasserie, afternoon tea lounge Palm Court, Scotch whisky bar, the Balmoral bar and spa and the hotel’s meeting and conferencing offerings.
Hard Rock International and glh Hotels Announce Hard Rock Hotel London
With 23 Hotels & 11 Casinos globally, Hard Rock International, in collaboration with glh Hotels, unveils plans for Hard Rock Hotel London. A conversion of the existing Cumberland Hotel, once frequent host to guitar legend Jimi Hendrix, the upcoming Hard Rock Hotel London will be ideally situated in one of the city's most sought after locations – directly at Marble Arch on Hyde Park and at the crossroads of the iconic Oxford Street and Park Lane. Offering panoramic views over Hyde Park, the 900-room Hard Rock Hotel London is scheduled for completion in summer 2018.