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.
room2 Southampton has been announced as the winner of the Drax Electric Vehicles competition at the EEA Summit, held yesterday on Tuesday 28 March 2023 at The Westin London City Hotel. Worth £10,000, the prize includes the supply, installation and first three years of free-of-charge software, service and maintenance of an electric vehicle (EV) charging station that will be added to room2 Southampton’s site, adding to its already stellar sustainability credentials.
Experienced hotelier Paul Russell joins Norton Park Hotel, Spa & Manor House as the new General Manager.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.