Benjamin Bel has been appointed as GM at Malmaison Aberdeen
Bringing over 20 years’ hospitality experience to his new role, Bel joins the hotel after spending 18 months as operations manager at foodservice firm BaxterStorey.
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HotStats UK Chain Hotels Market Review – December 2015
Positive Year End Profit Growth Hides Signs of Fragility at North East Hotels The 4.0% increase in profit per room recorded at North East hotels in December, which contributed to a very positive 6.7 per cent year-on-year increase in GOPPAR (Gross Operating Profit per Available Room) for 2015, belies a tough end to the year for hotels in the region, as top line performance nose dived, according to the latest HotStats data.
Sofitel London Gatwick Partner with No.1 Lounges to Launch New Park, Rest & Fly Initiative
Sofitel London Gatwick, the only premium hotel directly linked to the North Terminal at London Gatwick Airport, has launched new Park, Rest & Fly packages in association with award-winning lounge operator No1 Lounges. The packages will let guests travel through the airport with extra ease, speed and comfort.
Sharing economy pressures London housing woes | hotelnewsnow.com
The sharing economy might be in the U.K. to stay, but there are plenty of opinions that believe tougher regulations need to be enforced. Some worry that the sharing economy will weaken London’s current housing market, which is already close to bursting.
Neil Braude has been appointed as General Manager at Millennium Bailey's Hotel London Kensington
The Bailey’s Hotel London is excited to announce that experienced hotelier Neil Braude has been appointed General Manager, following an extensive £7.5 million refurbishment of the beautiful Victorian hotel.
Luke Geoghegan has been appointed as Business Development Manager at Fairmont St Andrews
Fairmont St Andrews, the luxury five-star hotel, has increased its presence in London with the appointment of Luke Geoghegan as business development manager. His remit is to develop agency relationships and business across the capital and south of England. Luke joins from Stoke Park where he was head of membership, as well as holding prior roles in the five-star hospitality sector.
Stephen Clayton has been appointed as General Manager at Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel
The Renaissance London Heathrow, owned and operated by the Arora Group, has announced the appointment of Stephen Clayton as General Manager of the recently refurbished luxury 4-star hotel.
Calling all travel start-ups and innovators!
Dozens of travel start-ups and innovators will be meeting in London, April 19-20 at EyeforTravel's Start-up and Innovation Awards, to get the advice, contacts and potentially the investment they need to succeed.
Knut Wylde has been appointed as General Manager at The Berkeley
The five-red-AA-star, 210-bedroom Berkeley hotel, London, has announced the appointment of Knut Wylde as general manager.
Andrew Waller has been appointed as Executive VP, global business transformation at Carlson Wagonlit Travel
CARLSON Wagonlit Travel (CWT) has made various appointments to its executive team, effective from February 1, 2016.
Kelly Kuhn has been appointed as President EMEA at Carlson Wagonlit Travel
CARLSON Wagonlit Travel (CWT) has various key appointments to its executive team, effective from February 1, 2016. Kelly Kuhn, CWT’s president for Asia-Pacific, becomes president for Europe, Middle East and Africa and global partners network, and will be based in London.
Choice Hotels launches Ascend Hotel Collection in the UK | thecaterer.com
Choice Hotels International has launched a fourth brand – the upscale Ascend Hotel Collection – in the UK. The five-AA-star, 18-bedroom the Howard and the 42-bedroom Channings hotels, both in Edinburgh, have become the first UK properties to join the soft brand, which currently comprises 148 independent hotels in the US, Canada, Australia, Sweden and Ireland. It is hoped that they will be joined by a further eight to 10 hotels in the UK over the next three years.
Leading UK hospitality association Chief Executive Carl Weldon steps down to join HFTP as Chief Operating Officer - Europe
After 11 years of exemplary service to HOSPA – the Hospitality Finance, Revenue Management and IT Professionals Association – Chief Executive Carl Weldon is leaving in March to join HOSPA's strategic partner, US-based HFTP (Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals), and take up the newly created position of HFTP Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Europe.
Industry Icon Carl Weldon to join HFTP as its COO of Europe
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) announced that beginning in March 2016, Carl Weldon will join HFTP as its Chief Operations Officer (COO) – Europe. Weldon is currently the Chief Executive of the Hospitality Professionals Association (HOSPA) and is also principal of his own consultancy business CW Hospitality.
London's Tourism Continues To Grow
London continued to welcome record numbers of international tourists to the city between July and September last year, with more than 5.2 million visits to the capital according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics International Passenger Survey ('IPS')
eRevMax Completes 2-way Integration with Priceline.com for Seamless Connectivity
eRevMax, the leading hotel distribution and business intelligence service provider has completed 2-way XML integration with priceline.com, a leader in online and mobile travel, to offer faster connectivity to its hotel partners. The new upgraded integration will help accommodation providers connected to the channel using eRevMax's online distribution platforms - RateTiger , RTConnect and LIVE OS, to update inventory, availability and room rates in real-time. Priceline.com partner hotels will also benefit from eRevMax's Reservation Delivery Service, which facilitates automatic transfer of reservations booked at the channel directly into the hotel systems (CRS/PMS), thereby eliminating chances of missing reservations or overbookings.
Xn protel Systems selected for Europe’s first Park Regis Hotel
International hotel brand Park Regis will soon call Europe home with the opening of its Birmingham property in March 2016. The hotel will be located in the former Auchinleck House building on Broad Street, which received a £50 million renovation to transform it into a modern silver-clad hotel offering 253 deluxe rooms, two junior suites and the largest presidential suite in Birmingham, as well as an à la carte restaurant, all-glass Saki Bar and Pan Asian Fusion Restaurant on the 16th floor.
DoubleTree by Hilton Opens New Hotel in London’s Growing Financial Hub
DoubleTree by Hilton today announced the opening of its newest property in London, the 260-room DoubleTree by Hilton London ExCel. Located in the heart of London's up-and-coming financial hub, the hotel is owned and managed by Shiva Hotels.
Beverley Molmans has been appointed as General Manager at Hogarths Stone Manor
Beverley Molmans has been appointed General Manager at Hogarths Stone Manor, a stunning Tudor style, 56-bedroom hotel nestling in 27 acres of gardens and grounds near Kidderminster, Worcestershire. She recently joined the AA four star hotel after spending five years in a similar position at Macdonald Windsor Hotel, where she played a leading role in its opening back in 2010. Hogarths Stone Manor is currently undergoing an exciting two-phase refurbishment to its public areas, rooms and gardens planned for completion by late spring. The programme will restore the hotel to its former glory, while offering a more classic, contemporary feel in keeping with the aspirations of today’s guests.
Craig Webb has been appointed as General Manager at Cotswold House Hotel & Spa
The award-winning Cotswold House Hotel & Spa has appointed Craig Webb to the role of General Manager. Having worked in various roles across the Bespoke Hotels portfolio over the past decade, including as opening General Manager of the Wood Norton, as well as at the helm of The Lambert Arms, Craig brings a wealth of experience at quality hotels in the Cotswolds and beyond.