Launched last week at the Annual Hotel Conference in Manchester UK, Magnuson Worldwide's low cost global hotel reservation system CRS1 introduced the first ever CRS fee calculator. The CRS1 reservation fee calculator allows individual hotels and chains to compare fees between low cost CRS1 and several of the largest CRS providers such as Pegasus, Synxis and Travelclick.
Roomzzz is a growing independent business, operating luxury aparthotels across 5 locations in Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle. Further expansion is planned and the company is actively seeking partners for franchise opportunities in the UK.
Hotels in London bounced back in September 2013 after two consecutive months of negative year-on-year comparisons with a 6.4% increase in total revenues per available room (TrevPAR) and an 8.2% growth in Gross Operating Profit per available room (GOPPAR), according to the latest HotStats survey of 624 full-service hotels across the UK.
A new report commissioned by the Hospitality Carbon Reduction Forum (HCRF), whose members include Whitbread, J D Wetherspoons, Mitchells and Butlers, Nandos and Hammerson shows that food waste management costs could be reduced by 30% and much less food be sent to landfill.
Edinburgh’s most luxurious hotel, The Glasshouse, has appointed a new General Manager as it marks four months since relaunching under the Autograph Collection. Federico Ciampi brings more than 10 years experience in the hospitality industry from working in a number of prestigious upscale and luxury venues in the UK including The Academy in London.
There is still time to apply for a 2013 HOSPA hospitality Career Investment Development Scholarship – the closing date for entries is 1 November 2013. The importance of attracting young people into the rewarding key disciplines of hospitality Finance, Revenue Management and IT and developing their skills cannot be over-emphasised. With this in mind, HOSPA is delighted to announce Career Investment Development Scholarship opportunities for five upcoming young people (30 years old and under on 1 November), working in hospitality Finance, Revenue Management and IT; and Future Career Investment Development Scholarships for five aspiring hospitality students who have excelled in their current studies.
Rosewood London, the capital's newest luxury hotel, opens today marking the presence of the Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® brand in Europe. Located in one of London's most historic locales on High Holborn, where the City meets the West End, the hotel is a unique retreat in the heart of London. Shopping areas and tourist attractions such as Covent Garden, the Royal Opera House, museums and galleries are all just a short walk away.
Stuart Leven will work alongside Jo Rzymowska who will lead the UK and Ireland Celebrity Cruises business. Both roles are new, and follow the announcement that the UK and Ireland office is creating three dedicated businesses for Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises in response to the significant market growth achieved.
Choice Hotels Europe, part of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest hotel companies, today announced five more properties, located in TheMidlands andHampshire inEngland and inDublin, Ireland, have been added to its portfolio.
Michael Bonsor has been names hotel manager at Rosewood London, which opens next month following an £85m renovation. Bonsor joins the property with more than 15 years’ experience in luxury hotel management having begun his career at the Four Seasons in several locations in the USA, during which time he was director of restaurants for the launch of Michelin-starred restaurant L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon at the Four Seasons in New York.
Magnuson Worldwide, the world's largest hotel services organisation, today announced it intends to launch a low cost global hotel reservation system October 16th at the Annual Hotel Conference in Manchester UK.
Hotels and conferencing centres across the globe can now receive the latest point of sale technology with Guestline's next generation EPoS system. The latest system offers many new and exciting features from complete integration with PMS, optimisation on all handheld and mobile devices, detailed reporting and analysis of stock and billing information through to enhanced security and management operations.
As the new Campus Director, Humphrey will have responsibility for the successful establishment and launch of GIHE London and its ongoing operation. Humphrey and Davey will provide joint leadership and direction to ensure the achievement of GIHE London’s philosophy, mission, strategy and annual goals and objectives. Humphrey has twelve years’ experience in the education sector, with a strong background in student recruitment, marketing and admissions. In her previous role as Global Enrolment Management Director at Laureate Hospitality Education, Humphrey was responsible for leading a 30-strong enrolment team in the implementation of the school’s global enrolment strategy. Prior to that, Humphrey was based at Les Roches Marbella, Spain – a sister school to Glion that specialises in hotel management – where she spent five years as Director of Enrolment & Marketing.
As inaugural Dean, Davey will be responsible for leading GIHE’s academic team in London as they oversee their first 2013 student intake. Davey is a prolific academic and seasoned hospitality management professional, with over 25 years’ experience in the industry, including Hilton International and the Adams Group.
glh., the London-based global hotel subsidiary of theSingapore-listed GuocoLeisure Group, today announces the launch of a new luxury hotel and private residences brand, Clermont.
Prior to joining Hilton London Wembley, Gilligan was general manager at Hilton London Kensington and has more than 20 years’ of experience working within Hilton Worldwide. She has spent the past 10 years working as general manager across a number of UK Hilton Hotels & Resorts properties including Hilton Manchester Deansgate and Hilton York. Gilligan started her career at Holiday Inn before joining Hilton in 1990. Jack Nicholas, previous general manager at Hilton London Wembley, has retired after 40 years service in the hospitality industry, with the last 11 years spent at Hilton Worldwide. Nicholas played an integral role in the creation of Hilton London Wembley and championed the development of a new upscale, full service hotel for 10 years prior to the hotel opening just prior to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
HOSPA is delighted to announce the line-up of top hospitality captains of industry for HOSPACE 2013's annual 'Leaders Panel' discussion on 'Key issues, trends and developments facing the industry today'.
protel hotelsoftware and eRevMax today announced the successful integration of eRevMax's two-way XML gateway Connect with protel's property management system (PMS) offering hotel end-users a wider distribution platform to help increase online exposure and bookings.
Claire joins the luxury hotel with a wealth of experience, having built a solid sales reputation in the hotel industry, working for properties including Radisson Blu Edwardian, The Mayfair and most recently Great Hotels of the World.
As anticipated, the year-on-year comparison for London’s hotel market in August was negative with total revenues per available room (TrevPar) decreasing by 14.5% and a drop in Gross Operating Profit per available room (GOPPAR) of 27.7%, according to the latest HotStats survey of 624 full-service hotels across the UK.