Whitbread brings hub by Premier Inn to Marylebone
Whitbread Plc, the UK's leading hospitality group and owner of Premier Inn, has opened the doors to its newest location in Central London - the hub by Premier Inn Marylebone hotel.
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Rory Slater has been appointed as Managing Director, London at COMO Hotels & Resorts
With a remarkable 30-year career in luxury hospitality, Rory brings an extensive wealth of international expertise, having held prominent leadership positions in the United States, United Kingdom, and Asia. He joins COMO from Estelle Manor in Oxfordshire where he was General Manager. His leadership style, finely tuned by years of global experience, aligns seamlessly with COMO's commitment to delivering exceptional and enriching experiences for its discerning clientele.
Hasham Soliman has been appointed as Area General Manager at St Martins Lane and Sanderson London
Morgans Originals, the curators of independent hotels and part of the Ennismore brand, have appointed Hasham Soliman as Area General Manager for both St Martins Lane (the boutique five-star hotel in London's West End) and Sanderson London (the luxury lifestyle hotel in Fitzrovia).
Mario Flanagan has been appointed as General Manager at Great Scotland Yard Hotel - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Part of the Unbound Collection by Hyatt, the five-star Great Scotland Yard Hotel, Westminster, has announced the appointment of hotelier Mario Flanagan as its new General Manager. A seasoned hotelier with Hyatt, Mario brings his passion and a wealth of experience in hospitality to the hotel, for the next stage of its journey.
Setting up for success: what UK hotels can do to eclipse their competition
Competition amongst hotels in the UK is higher than anywhere else in Europe, with nearly half of all hotel construction occurring in the UK1. With the sector more competitive than ever, hotel owners need to be mindful of how they can stand out from the crowd and develop their hotels to meet the rapidly evolving demands of their guests.
By Giles Fuchs, Owner of the Burgh Island Hotel, Burgh Island Hotel
Tessa Gorman has been appointed as Managing Director at Rosewood London
Starting on January 1, 2024, Gorman will take on a new role after having held positions at renowned establishments such as Aman, Bvlgari, and Cheval-Blanc. Most recently, she served as the General Manager at the One&Only Portonovi in Montenegro.
Altan Buyukgiray has been appointed as General Manager at The Zetter Clerkenwell
Zetter Hotels recently reported the hiring of Altan Buyukgiray as the General Manager for The Zetter Clerkenwell and Marrables Hotel, previously known as The Zetter Hotel. Joining the team in October, Buyukgiray brings an extensive background in hospitality management to his new position.
The Mille Club: Details, Details, Details
In this installment of the Mille Club column, we are going to address some of the little things that differentiate your property. To recap, membership qualification for the Mille Club is simple: offer rates of more than a thousand (hence ‘mille’) dollars, pounds, Euros or equivalent. If you’re already there (or very close), or aspire to this lofty room rate level, you’re in!
By Larry Mogelonsky and Adam Mogelonsky
W Hotels Debuts W Edinburgh
W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy's global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announces the reveal of W Edinburgh with unrivalled happenings, bold, unexpected design, and signature Whatever/Whenever™ service. Highlights include a striking rooftop deck offering never-seen-before 360° views, as well as the W Hotels brand's signature Sound Suite recording studio, a first for the UK and the second in Europe, empowering musicians, podcasters, DJs, and artists to create and record inspired by Edinburgh's diverse influences. W Edinburgh sits at the heart of the St. James Quarter, a newly revitalized neighborhood in the city center which combines world-class retail, entertainment, and dining.
Premier Inn named as proposed operator for Leeds Kirkgate Market hotel scheme
Plans for a new hotel development at Leeds Kirkgate Market will next week reach their latest significant milestone.
Sandman Hotel Group Opens In Glasgow
Sandman Hotel Group (United Kingdom & Ireland), the leading Canadian hospitality company, is excited to announce the opening of its first hotel in Glasgow, Scotland - following a glittering Grand Opening held in the property to mark the occasion.
Whitbread gets the go ahead for Bognor Regis seafront hotel
Whitbread Plc, the UK's leading hospitality group and owner of Premier Inn, has been granted planning permission for a 116-bedroom hotel on Bognor Regis seafront by Arun District Council.
Planning approval for a new 179-room hotel concept in London
PPHE Hotel Group, the international hospitality real estate group which develops, owns and operates hotels and resorts, is pleased to announce that it has received planning consent from Westminster City Council to develop a new hotel within the Park Plaza Victoria London property.
Dalata checks into London with first Maldron Hotel
Dalata Hotel Group PLC has created 50 new jobs with the official opening of its first Maldron Hotel in London, providing what they describe as "an epic basecamp" for guests in one of the capital's most popular areas. The 4* Maldron Hotel Finsbury Park is the group's 53 rd hotel in the UK, Ireland & Continental Europe and the first of five new Maldron Hotels set to open across the UK in the next 12 months. Dalata Hotel Group, which also operates Clayton Hotels, purchased the ready-to-open 191- bedroom hotel at Finsbury Park for £44.3million and immediately invested a further £4.1 million to meet Maldron Hotels' exacting standards. Maldron Hotel Finsbury Park General Manager, Kirsty Monington said the hotel is the perfect basecamp for enjoying both the local area and all of London's world-famous attractions and landmarks.
Oliver Milne-Watson has been appointed as General Manager at The Newman
The Newman, the first hotel from new international hospitality management company, Kinsfolk & Co, is delighted to announce Oliver Milne-Watson as General Manager ahead of its opening in Winter 2024.
Claudia Hall has been appointed as Event Director at IBTM World
IBTM World is delighted to announce the appointment of Claudia Hall as its new Event Director ahead of the 2023 edition of its flagship global trade show.
Apex Hotels Boosts Efficiency with Infor Sales & Event Management
Apex Hotels is a family-owned, 4-star group that was founded in 1996 with nine city centre and rural hotels in some of the UK’s most popular locations, including London, Bath, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee and Pitlochry. Founded in 1996, it has grown to be one of the UK’s leading independent luxury hotel chains, attracting leisure and corporate guests from across the globe.
Infor and Apex Hotels
Rotana highlights 1,500 key expansion plan for United Kingdom
Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with over 100 properties in the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Türkiye, highlights its planned expansion in the United Kingdom and showcases its global portfolio of hotels and resorts at the World Travel Market (WTM) London.
New Hotel in the Historic Boswells Department Store
The Store, Oxford, will launch in early 2024. Located on Broad Street, in the heart of the city, The Store sits in the building of the historic department store and Oxford institution, Boswells.
Pennyhill Park Hotel & Spa Adopts VingCard Door Lock Technology for Enhanced Security and Solution Reliability
ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions, a leading provider of advanced security technology for the hospitality industry, has announced the successful implementation of its VingCard Signature RFID door locks by Pennyhill Park Hotel & Spa in the UK. A high luxury property situated on more than 120 acres of scenic countryside views, Pennyhill Park Hotel & Spa with its VingCard locks can now ensure that each guest experiences a safe environment allowing them to fully enjoy and relax in their surroundings.