The three-star boutique hotel in Central London’s Euston neighborhood is set to modernize guest communication by installing SuitePad in-room tablets customized to reflect the hotel’s unique design.
Rotana announced today its entry into the United Kingdom (UK) with the launch of two new properties under its affordable hotel and serviced apartment brand, Centro, Centro New Malden and Centro Kingston. These being the first two properties to launch as part of a wider agreement to develop up to 1,500 keys over multiple sites across the greater London region, all under the Centro brand.
HVS Hodges Ward Elliott (HVS HWE) has announced that Tim Barbrook has joined as Head of Debt Advisory, launching the firm's hotel & leisure debt advisory capabilities across the UK and Europe.
Moving on from his previous position as Corporate Director of Information Technology at Rosewood Hotel Group, Barry Thomas is now responsible for defining and driving the tech strategy for Raffles and Orient Express hotels worldwide.
It’s the travel trend that never quite took off. Ever since American trader Ben Hockett made millions during the 2008 global financial crisis by trading online from an Exmouth pub, travel marketers have tried to sell the concept of mixing holidays with work.
Following five-year renovation with £40 million investmentFeaturing the upscaling of 581 bedrooms and repositioning bar and restaurant spaces Plus, dedicated entrance for guests of its premium service: The Level, complete with inspired refurb of The Level's superior lounge Meliá Hotels International has revealed that its extensive £40 million transformation is now complete for its flagship UK hotel Meliá White House; uncovering a new soul for the superior 4-star deluxe hotel that sits alongside Regent's Park, neighbouring central London, and Primrose Hill.
Lifestyle aparthotel brand Locke has announced it will open its sixth Locke in London in July 2023, with the brand expanding to the city's exclusive Kensington and Chelsea neighbourhoods. The aparthotel, spread across eight floors, will comprise 121 apartments, ranging from studios to duplex one-bedroom apartments. The lobby and common areas will be complemented by a coffee shop, bar, restaurant, small stage for live performances, co-working space, meeting room, and garden. Additional facilities include a gym and laundry room. Prominently situated on the historic Cromwell Road, the hotel is in a neighbourhood rich with culture and is within walking distance of some of London's most famous museums, including the Natural History Museum, the V&A, the Science Museum and the Design Museum.
Multiple events in the U.K., including the King’s coronation and Eurovision, are driving hotel occupancy on the books in both London and Liverpool, according to STR's Forward STAR data.
Virgin Hotels, the global luxury hospitality brand by Sir Richard Branson, today announces the appointment of Abigail Trangmar as Director of Global Sales, UK. In this pivotal role, she will oversee sales initiatives and cross-collaborate with stakeholders across Virgin Group to drive revenue growth and expand brand presence for Virgin Hotels within the UK market.
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, introduces Vignette Collection to the UK with the signing of The Halyard at Ropewalks Liverpool, Vignette Collection in partnership with Molo Hotels.
De Vere, a collection of historic mansion house estates and distinctive contemporary hotels and event destinations, has today unveiled its new mansion house concept, De Vere Reserve.
Horwath HTL UK were delighted to welcome hospitality industry leaders to Crowe’s London office on Tuesday 24 January 2023.
The first Radisson hotel in the North of England has opened its doors in York, a city steeped in Roman, Viking and medieval history, and considered one of England's most beautiful cities showcasing an eclectic mix of architecture through the ages. Previously known as Park Inn by Radisson York City Centre, the riverside property has undergone an impressive transformation to become Radisson Hotel York.
Hilton London Heathrow Airport is showcasing a whole raft of new environmental initiatives to coincide with Earth Day.
NoMad London, the elegant hotel located in the storied Grade II-listed building in the heart of Covent Garden, has appointed Michael Yates to the role of Executive Chef.
The London EDITION's Head Sommelier, Giuseppe D'Aniello brings a wealth of knowledge to his role with over ten years of experience in the wine industry.
Stayntouch, a global leader in providing cloud hotel property management systems (PMS) and guest-centric technology, today announced an expansion of its partnership with Cedar Court Hotels, the leading independent collection of upscale four-star hotels in Yorkshire, UK. Cedar Court Hotels has successfully deployed Stayntouch PMS’ powerful and intuitive cloud PMS to all four of its upscale properties and has chosen Stayntouch Pay to simplify payments across its portfolio.
Amid high inflation and surging energy costs, United Kingdom government officials have asked business owners to not pass on higher costs to consumers. But members of the U.K. hospitality industry say that's asking too much of hotel owners and operators trying to run profitable businesses.
With much of a challenging Q1 behind us it feels to be an appropriate time to take stock and look forward to the rest of 2023. Hopefully, there is only a positive trajectory for hotel transaction market for the year ahead with the consensus being that H2 2023 will see more activity across the real estate market. With several factors at play, some new and some old, it will be interesting to see whether these expectations are indeed fulfilled...
The hospitality industry experienced many highs and lows across 2022 and as a sector, faced challenges including recovery from the pandemic, the impact of Russia’s invasion on Ukraine and the ongoing cost-of-living and energy crisis, the instability of government on the economy and rising interest rates. The sector has tried to remain resilient, in the knowledge some of these obstacles are continuing this year and will shape the outlook of the market as we progress further into 2023.