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March 27, 2023

Paul Russell has been appointed as General Manager at Norton Park Hotel, Spa & Manor House

Experienced hotelier Paul Russell joins Norton Park Hotel, Spa & Manor House as the new General Manager.

The QHotels Collection

Winchester, United Kingdom

March 27, 2023

Welcome to the Mille Club: Across the Entire Guest Journey

We’re seeing a trend in post-pandemic luxury – the mantle of attaining then surpassing a thousand dollars per night per room. This is what we have dubbed the ‘Mille Club’ after the Italian for said four-digit number. If your average daily rate has pushed into the four-figure range or thereabouts, congratulations and welcome. But know that this is something that must be earned because of the psychology that comes with paying above this threshold and because luxury guests have plenty of options nowadays.

By Larry Mogelonsky and Adam Mogelonsky

March 24, 2023

Marc Jones has been appointed as General Manager at Four Points by Sheraton Edinburgh Haymarket

As Cycas expands into Scotland's major cities, Marc Jones is one of the newest General Managers to join the Cycas team, as he prepares to open the upcoming Four Points by Sheraton Edinburgh Haymarket later this year. With over 30 years in the hospitality industry, Marc brings in-depth knowledge of the Scottish market, following roles across the country in central locations including Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

March 24, 2023

Scott Jakins has been appointed as General Manager at Staybridge Suites London-Vauxhall

Across London, Scott Jakins has taken over the reins of Staybridge Suites London-Vauxhall, which has recently gone undergone renovations of its public areas, meeting room and a number of guest bedrooms. Over the last 20 years Scott has built up his operational expertise working across key properties in both Australia and the United Kingdom, for major brands including Hilton, IHG and TAJ.

March 24, 2023

Pedro Mendes has been appointed as General Manager at Courtyard London City Airport

Pedro Mendes becomes General Manager of Courtyard London City Airport, after initially joining Cycas as interim General Manager at Moxy & Residence Inn Amsterdam Houthavens last year. A seasoned hotelier with over 20 years' international hospitality experience, Pedro brings extensive brand knowledge to the role, following previous roles with IHG, Whitbread and Pentahotels.

March 24, 2023

Philip Steiner has been appointed as General Manager at Bankside Hotel

Philip Steiner has been appointed General Manager of Bankside Hotel. Philip first joined Cycas in 2018 as Director of Accommodations & Serviced Apartments, before becoming General Manager for Moxy & Residence Inn by Marriott Slough, successfully opening two hotels outside London at the height of the pandemic.

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March 24, 2023

Chris Thomas has been appointed as General Manager at Moxy & Residence Inn Slough

Chris Thomas has joined the team at Moxy & Residence Inn Slough, moving from his previous role as General Manager at Courtyard by Marriott London City Airport. The move marks Chris' fourth position within Cycas Hospitality, having first joined the company back in 2014 as Director of Sales at the flagship Holiday Inn & Staybridge Suites London Stratford.

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Press Release Markets & Performance

March 23, 2023

Aprirose acquires Travelodge in Whetstone, London

Aprirose, the real estate investment company, has acquired the freehold of an asset in Whetstone for an undisclosed price. The property is let to Travelodge with 18 years remaining on the lease.

Aprirose

Press Release Sales & Marketing

March 22, 2023

Suite Dreams at Old Trafford: Experience a Marriott Hotels Room Like No Other

Marriott Hotels® – part of Marriott Bonvoy’s® portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, along with Manchester United, one of the world’s most popular sports teams, today are offering fans the chance to win an overnight stay at Old Trafford – an experience only made possible with Marriott Hotels and Manchester United. By entering the Marriott Hotels Suite of Dreams contest, fans will share their favorite part of a hotel stay – whether indulging in room service, unwinding with a spa treatment, or experiencing new cultures through the hotel’s art of hosting. The lucky fan and their guest will have the opportunity to wake up on matchday at Old Trafford, in the comfort of the Marriott Hotels’ M Club hospitality suite, which has been transformed into one of the brand’s guest rooms, overlooking the legendary pitch.

Marriott

Supplier News Technology

March 21, 2023

UK-Based Serco Leisure Chooses Agilysys Property Management System and Point-of-sale Solutions to Optimise Customer Experience and Deliver High Return Hospitality

Customer-centricity is at the heart of High Return Hospitality. Resort and leisure activity customers expect experiences that go above and beyond the norm to keep them returning for more.

Agilysys

Press Release Operations & Strategy

March 21, 2023

The BTA Strivesto Boost Travel Industry Talent

The Business Travel Association (BTA) today releases a careers brochure titled ‘Your Career Can Travel’ to target those looking to start or return to a career in the business travel industry.

BTA (Business Travel Association)

Press Release Markets & Performance

March 21, 2023

OYO UK doubles its revenues from pre pandemic levels

Global travel technology company, OYO’s UK operations saw a 140% uplift in revenue or Gross Booking Value (GBV) in 2022, surpassing pre-pandemic levels of 2019. London emerged as the best performing market showing strong Y-o-Y growth followed by other regions such as Brighton, Cornwall, Great Yarmouth, Devon, Portsmouth, Plymouth, and the Midlands.

PRISM (formerly Oravel Stays Ltd.)

March 20, 2023

Fiona Morgan has been appointed as Global Director of Sales, Marketing & PR at Lore Group

Lore Group, the London-based hospitality company behind Sea Containers London, Pulitzer Amsterdam and the recently launched One Hundred Shoreditch adds Fiona Morgan as Global Director of Sales, Marketing & PR.

Lore Group

March 20, 2023

Matthew Thomson has joined Lore Group as Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Lore Group, the London based hospitality company behind Sea Containers London, Pulitzer Amsterdam and the recently launched One Hundred Shoreditch, has made a key addition to it's executive team with Matthew Thomson joining as Chief Operating Officer.

Lore Group

Press Release Development

March 15, 2023

Whitbread adds eleven new and extended Premier Inn and hub by Premier Inn hotels to its UK network

Whitbread, the UK’s largest hospitality business, added eleven new and extended hotels to its national network during its 2022/23 financial year which closed on 2 March 2023.

Whitbread PLC

March 15, 2023

James Smith has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Hyatt Regency and Hyatt House London Stratford

In his new role as hotel manager, James Smith is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the day-to-day running of all hotel operations at Hyatt Regency and Hyatt House London Stratford hotels. Liaising closely with the heads of departments and the hotel's general manager Glenn Findlay, James will also oversee team building, colleague development and maintenance of high standards of customer service.

Hyatt

March 15, 2023

Tommy So has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Hyatt Regency and Hyatt House London Stratford

In a career spanning 20-plus years in the hospitality industry including senior roles at Nobu, The RAC Club, The Stratford Hotel, Sea Containers London, plus five years at Claridge's, Tommy So brings with him extensive experience and a desire to further elevate all the F&B&E offerings at the hotels.

Hyatt

Development Rebranding

March 14, 2023

AGO Opens First Central London Hotel

The Rove London Paddington Hotel is a newly refurbished hotel, superbly located in Zone 1 close to the major transport hubs and tourist attractions With 75 rooms, the hotel offers comfort and convenience at competitive rates AGO has opened its first Central London hotel, The Rove London Paddington Hotel.

AGO Hotels

Development Pipeline

March 14, 2023

YOTEL Debuts YOTELPAD in Europe with New Opening in Stratford, London

YOTEL has today announced plans to debut its disruptive aparthotel brand, YOTELPAD, in Europe with the opening of YOTELPAD London Stratford in Q4 2023, following a long-term management agreement with owner, Silver Mascot Limited. It will be YOTEL's seventh property in the UK and third in London, joining YOTEL London City and YOTEL London Shoreditch.

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