art’otel London Hoxton to Open March 2024
Fusing innovative architectural design and art-inspired interiors, this premium lifestyle hotel opening is set to be a new canvas for creativity in London's cultural core.
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Fairmont Cheshire The Mere to open in 2024
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts continues to expand its luxury brand in the UK with the addition of a fifth Fairmont property, in partnership with Dubai-based real estate development and investment company Select Group.
Zeal Hotels signs with IHG Hotels & Resorts for net zero carbon hotel
The hotel will be both companies’ first lifecycle net zero carbon hotel. Aligned with the UK Green Building Council’s framework definition of net zero carbon buildings, it is set to open next year.
Uber Launches Flight-Booking Feature — What to Know
Uber customers in the United Kingdom will soon be able to book flights directly through the app thanks to the latest travel feature the company has added beyond rides.
UK Hotel transaction volumes reached almost £0.6 billion for the first quarter of the year
After a muted end to 2022, transactional activity during the first three months of the year more than doubled, compared to the previous quarter, but with the deal volume remaining significantly below the five-year quarter average of £1.2 billion.
Gianluca Priori has been named General Manager at Carlton Tower Jumeirah and Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel
Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, has named Gianluca Priori as General Manager of The Carlton Tower Jumeirah, the group's flagship hotel located in the fashionable district of London's Knightsbridge. Priori's remit will also include the neighbouring Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel, located near London's royal Hyde Park and Harrods department store.
The Mille Club: Your Sense of Arrival is Critical
For those who haven’t read the first two editions of this Mille Club series, membership qualification is simple: just offer rates of more than a thousand (hence ‘mille’) dollars, pounds, Euros or equivalent. Whereas American Express since 1987 espoused the selling line, “Membership has its Privileges™,” the opposite applies to your property if it wants to uphold four-figure nightly rates. Aptly expressed, as a member of the Mille Club, “Membership has its Responsibilities.”
By Larry Mogelonsky and Adam Mogelonsky
First Hampton by Hilton Opens Doors in City of London
Today Hampton by Hilton London City opens its doors to guests. The 278-room hotel, located in Osborn Street, East London, is the latest addition to the growing Hampton by Hilton portfolio and boasts unique Hampton by Hilton design elements to create a relaxing stay for business and leisure guests in the heart of the city.
Euston Square Hotel and SuitePad Partner to Provide Digital and Design-Led Guest Experience
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 marks its foray into the United Kingdom
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.
Tim Barbrook has joined HVS Hodges Ward Elliott as Head of Debt Advisory
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.
Barry Thomas has been named Vice President Technology - Raffles & Orient Express at Accor
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.
Why Britain has become the top destination for US ‘bleisure’ invasion
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.
Meliá White House Reveals Superior Transformation of Its Distinctive 1930s London Landmark
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 To Open Its Sixth Property In London
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.
STR: Coronation, Eurovision driving hotel bookings in key U.K. markets
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.
Abigail Trangmar has been appointed as Director of Global Sales, UK at Virgin Hotels
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 signs first Vignette Collection in the UK
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 Reserve introduces new mansion house concept, De Vere Reserve
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.
Trading Places – The Challenges and Opportunities of Hotel and Other Real Estate Conversions
Horwath HTL UK were delighted to welcome hospitality industry leaders to Crowe’s London office on Tuesday 24 January 2023.