art’otel London Hoxton Announces Official Opening Date
London's highly anticipated lifestyle hotel, designed and filled with artworks by Signature Artist D*Face, will open 24th April 2024.
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Innovative subterranean hub by Premier Inn hotel to open at The Brunswick Centre, Bloomsbury
Lazari Investments, in partnership with Whitbread PLC, has secured planning permission for a sustainable, smart, hub by Premier Inn hotel below The Brunswick Centre in Bloomsbury, Central London.
Galgorm is First in UK to Benefit from Maestro All-In-One PMS, Right Revenue Integration
Maestro PMS has recently partnered with Right Revenue to streamline and enhance revenue-management capabilities for its joint independent hotel customers. Right Revenue takes robust guest history data that resides in Maestro PMS, runs rate recommendations for each room type through complex machine learning and AI, then pushes a new pricing strategy back into Maestro PMS at the touch of a button. By analyzing booking patterns and making recommendations on rate strategies, hotels can drive more profit to the bottom line.
Aprirose agrees ground rent acquisition on trio of hotels
Aprirose, the real estate investment company, has completed the purchase of the ground rents of three hotels in the UK which are part of the QHotels portfolio.
Dr. Panoz - Hospitality Financial Leadership
During my career inside hotels, I had the pleasure of opening and transitioning several hotels to our brand, processes and systems. This was always a lot of work but well worth it because you got to meet a lot of new cool people and on top of that traveling to some pretty nice locations.
By David Lund, The Hotel Financial Coach, David Lund
Marcello Ventisei has been appointed as Cluster General Manager at Kimpton Blythswood Square and voco Grand Central
IHG Hotels & Resorts has appointed Marcello Ventisei as the new cluster general manager for Kimpton Blythswood Square and voco Grand Central, succeeding Daniel Moran who took a position at Kimpton's Edinburgh location last August. With eight months of experience as the general manager at voco Grand Central, Ventisei will now oversee both central city hotels, aiming to sustain their status as premier destinations for both leisure and business travelers. Born and raised in Glasgow, Ventisei's extensive background in the hospitality industry includes significant leadership roles at renowned UK hotels and resorts, starting his career at the Grand Hotel in Brighton.
Condé Nast Traveller Announces Winners of the UK’s Top New Restaurant Awards
Condé Nast Traveller, the global authority on high-end travel, has released the results of its inaugural UK’s Top New Restaurant Awards for the best dining spots and chefs in Britain. Winners of the awards will be celebrated this evening at an event hosted by Condé Nast Traveller’s global editorial director, Divia Thani, at Shoreditch Arts Club.
The Shard - Hotel In The Clouds (Behind The Scenes Documentary)
An 'Our Stories' Documentary about the first few months in the life of London's five-star hotel, the Shangri-La The Shard. The hotel is the 90 million pound flagship of an Asian hotel empire and one of the first hotels in the UK to bring traditional Asian hospitality. The programme follows members of staff as they are interviewed for their new jobs and also during their crucial first few months after the hotel's opening. 19-year-old chef Ollie lands his first job straight out of college, sommelier Anne tries to teach other novice restaurant staff about fine wine, including her protege Angela, an under-confident waitress from a pizza chain who feels completely out of her depth in the glitzy five-star world of the Shangri-La. There are also the two bellmen and childhood friends from Bermondsey, Thaddaeus and Eddie, who have never even been in a five-star hotel before.
Inside Claridge's - The London Hotel For The Super Rich
This fascinating documentary, 'Our Stories' goes inside the London hotel for the super rich. Extraordinary series that paints an intimate and revealing portrait of life at one of the world's most prestigious hotels. Situated in the heart of London's Mayfair, Claridge's has been a watchword for discreet glamour for 200 years. The series revel's in the detail of the daily routine, from the daily round of bed changing to the placing of flowers by the hotel florist, the hotel is a mammoth hive of human activity juggling the one off projects with the unexpected and the everyday.
Bob W expands London presence near St Paul’s Cathedral
Bob W, the tech-powered hospitality operator, has today announced the launch of its sixth London opening of a new aparthotel near St Paul's Cathedral. The new Bob W location is now taking bookings with guests able to stay from early Spring.Spanning across a mid-20th century building on Watling Street and a Neo-Georgian building on Groveland Court, Bob W St Paul's skillfully blends modern convenience with historic charm. The strategic expansion reinforces Bob W's commitment to deliver high-quality hospitality, genuine local experiences and sustainable practices.Bob W St Paul's adds to the company's growing portfolio of top-tier properties in some of the English capital's most sought-after neighbourhoods, including Tower Hill, the Tower of London, Commercial Street, Knightsbridge and Hyde Park.Continuing to redefine the modern travel experience by offering tech-enhanced, self-contained apartments for short and extended stays, Bob W delivers a seamless integration of hotel-quality service and the comforts of a home. The launch of this new property, fuelled by a recent €40M funding round marks another milestone in the company's expansion.
Stanhill Court Hotel Becomes Part Of Radisson Individuals
Radisson Hotel Group continues its expansion across the UK and Ireland with the signing of Stanhill Court Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals, a stunning country manor hotel located in the heart of Surrey. Nestled in tranquil surroundings of ancient woodland, Stanhill Court Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals, provides Victorian charm in a picturesque setting, with woodland walks on the doorstep.
Travelodge PropCo Group closes the acquisition of 66 Travelodge-branded hotels from Travelodge’s largest landlord - LXi REIT
Travelodge OpCo Group, the UK’s first budget hotel brand which operates nearly 600 hotels, today announces the completion of the property acquisition as anticipated in the announcement of the agreement on 8 January 2024.
Valerie Donaldson has been appointed as General Manager at Radisson Blu Sheffield
Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Valerie Donaldson as General Manager of the new Radisson Blu Hotel Sheffield, which is scheduled to open this summer. Valerie will play a pivotal role in overseeing the opening of the stunning new property with its grand Victorian facade in the heart of Sheffield city centre. The hotel features 154 light and airy modern rooms, many of which look out over the picturesque landscape of the city's Peace Gardens and its historic clock tower, where the combination of Sheffield's history and regeneration unfolds.
Whitbread and Olympian Homes get the go ahead to redevelop landmark Bristol City Centre hotel
Whitbread PLC, the UK's largest hotel business and owner of Premier Inn, and its development partner Olympian Homes have secured planning consent from Bristol City Council to redevelop the site of the Bristol City Centre (Haymarket) Premier Inn.
Stay up all night in the Hidden Library of St Paul’s Cathedral, now on Airbnb
Airbnb is inviting bookworms on the ultimate literary escape: an overnight stay in the Hidden Library of St Paul’s Cathedral – hosted by Abby Parker of BookTok’s @abbysbooks. Tucked away in one of London’s most iconic landmarks, the Hidden Library allows guests to immerse themselves in the enchanting world of literature – exclusively listed on Airbnb. It will also be the first time that someone has officially slept inside the Cathedral since the St Paul’s Watch protected the building during World War II.1
Gagan Sharma has been appointed as Deputy Hotel Manager at Fairmont Windsor Park
A passionate and dedicated hotelier, Gagan Sharma joins Fairmont Windsor Park with an array of experience in hotel management and hotel openings, as well as with in-depth knowledge on the commercial aspects of the business. Most recently, Gagan acted as the Area General Manager at Criterion Hospitality, where he was responsible for commercial strategies, maintaining brand standards as well as ensuring the highest level of guest satisfaction.
Siddharth Krishna has been appointed as Executive Head Chef at Fairmont Windsor Park
Fairmont Windsor Park is delighted to announce the appointment of Siddharth Krishna as Executive Head Chef. Bringing over two decades of experience, Siddharth will lead the superb restaurant team and oversee the hotel's F&B concepts.
Andrea Signanini has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at Pan Pacific London
Multi-award-winning and Forbes Five-star rated Pan Pacific London has appointed Andrea Signanini as its new Director of Food and Beverage. In his role, Andrea will oversee F&B across all aspects of the luxury hotel and its six outlets, in-room dining and banqueting, ensuring the highest standards of service and an unsurpassed luxury experience for guests.
Radisson plans for its first Hotel & Serviced Apartments in the UK
Radisson Hotel Group announces the signing of its first Radisson Hotel & Serviced Apartments Glasgow. Located in Glasgow city centre, and with a target opening date of 2027, it will be the first serviced apartment offering for the Group in the UK.
The Newly Refurbished Suites at Yorkshire’s Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort has recently made a significant investment in upgrading the bedroom suites in the historic hall - allowing the hotel to provide sanctuary for a variety of discerning guests.