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Donovan Sumner has joined Hotel Co 51 as Regional Director of Operations, UK

Donovan Sumner has rejoined Hotel Co 51 (hotelco51.com) as Regional Director of Operations for the UK, overseeing the operator's regional portfolio of 17 Marriott International-branded hotels, including 15 Moxy hotels.A hospitality professional with 20 years' experience across a wide range of hotels, Donovan will leverage his history of managing Moxy properties across the UK, Italy and Norway. This includes responsibility for opening Moxy Aberdeen Airport - part of the Hotel Co 51 portfolio - in 2016 as the property's captain (General Manager).He returns to Hotel Co 51 from Cycas Hospitality, where he spent two years as Vice President of Operations, and takes over from Wayne Androliakos, following his appointment as CEO in June 2024.

Hotel Co. 51
London, United Kingdom
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Their Royal Highnesses The Duke And Duchess Of Edinburgh Celebrate The Grand Opening Of The Peninsula London, Belgravia

London's most spectacular, new luxury hotel The Peninsula London was the setting for a magical Grand Opening Celebration on Tuesday, 18 June. Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh joined luminaries from the fields of art, film and entertainment including Sophie Turner, Sabrina Elba, Billie Piper, Lady Helen Taylor, Pixie Geldof and many more. Over 2,500 guests from across the globe took over the hotel for an unforgettable night of entertainment and exceptional hospitality, accompanied by energetic Chinese Lion Dancing, music from the London Philharmonic Orchestra, a roster of nine live bands and renowned DJs, and a courtyard filled with gourmet food trucks and priceless vintage cars.

Peninsula
London, United Kingdom
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Foxhills Club & Resort Elevates Guest Experience with Installation of Crave Interactive Tablets in All Rooms

Foxhills Club & Resort is proud to announce the installation of Crave Interactive’s state-of-the-art tablets in all guest rooms, further enhancing the luxurious guest experience the resort is known for. These tablets feature one-touch dialling to contact hotel departments and mobile ordering capabilities for outdoor spaces, including the pool area.

Crave Interactive
London, United Kingdom
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Tom Gibson has been appointed as General Manager at Cheval Collection Edinburgh portfolio

Cheval Collection has appointed Tom Gibson as GM to oversee its portfolio of properties in Edinburgh. The group is currently expanding around the world, most recently announcing a second property in Dubai, alongside a growing estate in Scotland. Gibson will be joining the group from Virgin Hotels, where he was GM of the group's Glasgow property. He has extensive experience across the luxury sector, including as GM of The Glasshouse, Edinburgh, part of the Autograph Collection and as director of operations at the Dalmahoy, Marriott Hotel & Country Club.

Cheval Collection
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Luxury Family Hotels welcomes back guests to a newly renovated New Park Manor Hotel

New Park Manor, part of the Luxury Family Hotels collection, has reopened its doors following a significant renovation. The New Forest property, located just outside Brockenhurst, has undergone a full refurbishment of all 25 rooms and public areas including The Vinery and Stag restaurant spaces, the expansive family-friendly spa and multitude of children's facilities such as the Ofsted-registered Four Bears Den children's club.

Luxury Family Hotels
Brockenhurst, United Kingdom
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Douglas Winfield has been promoted to Vice President of Operations at Aimbridge EMEA, Region UK

Douglas Winfield, who joined Aimbridge in 2018 as a general manager, has led teams at Holiday Inn Stevenage and Hotel Indigo Glasgow. He became Director of Operations & Quality in 2021. In his new role as Vice President of Operations, Douglas will oversee more than 20 hotels across the UK, including locations in Leeds, Edinburgh, London Heathrow, and Aberdeen.

Aimbridge EMEA
United Kingdom