IHG Hotels & Resorts announces signing of Hotel Indigo London K West Shepherds Bush
Agreement is signed between IHG and the Lancaster Landmark Hotel Company, further enhancing the growth of lifestyle brand Hotel Indigo.
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Ayo Akinsete has joined Birch as Managing Director
Ayo Akinsete has joined as Managing Director having spent the last 14 years overseeing the openings and operations for top hospitality brands from New York to Miami and Los Angeles to more recently in London, where as Area Managing Director for SH Hotels & Resorts, he oversaw the role out of Treehouse Hotels and 1 Hotel brands in Europe.
Eva Mount has been appointed as General Manager at The BoTree
New London hotel, The BoTree has appointed experienced hotelier, Eva Mount as General Manager and to oversee the launch of the hotel on Marylebone Lane this summer.
OYO back to expansion in UK, adds 40 hotels and doubles revenue in 2022
Global travel technology company, OYO’s UK operations announced that it has added 40 hotels to its platform and doubled its revenue in 2022 vs 2021. OYO’s network hotels also saw a 50% jump in revenue per available room (RevPar) vs 2021 and a 110% jump in revenue per available room vs Covid (2020).
Premier Inn gets set to open in Keswick
Premier Inn, the UK's leading hotel business, will open the doors to its first hotel in the Lake District National Park on Monday 13th February.
Welcome to the Mille Club: Four Figure Luxury
Over the past year, we’ve bolted out from the gates in the aftermath of the pandemic, staying at multiple properties with daily rates in excess of 1,000 dollars, euros or pounds as part of our consultancy work auditing luxury hotels to improve their topline performance. The fact is that any four-figure guest daily hit propels your property into a new snack bracket, and one that plays by a slightly different set of service and amenity requirements. There’s prestige, but much, much higher expectations that you must surpass each and every day.
By Larry Mogelonsky and Adam Mogelonsky
Bird Group Announces the Opening of the Roseate Edinburgh
Roseate Hotels & Resorts, the growing hospitality brand well known for its collection of luxury hotels in the United Kingdom and India, today announced the opening of The Roseate Edinburgh, an iconic hideaway in the heart of the Scottish capital. The boutique hotel is a fascinating addition to the unique collection of Roseate Hotels & Resorts in the United Kingdom - London, Reading and Bath.
Fairmont Joins Forces with Abbey Road Studios on ‘Center Stage’ – a New Program for Emerging and Established Music Artists
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce the creation of ‘Center Stage’ - an exciting new music program that supports the talents of tomorrow, pairs emerging and established artists and provides studio time and suite time to foster musical collaboration and mentor the creative process. Over the next three years, Fairmont, with the support of Abbey Road Studios, the most famous recording studio in the world, will provide 1000 hours of studio time and 1000 hours of suite time to up-and-coming artists across the globe, while documenting their artistic journeys – from writing and recording to live performances.
Hospitality sector customer perceptions improve when commercial organisations are seen to be employing the houseless
Employing individuals experiencing houselessness results in positive outcomes in the hospitality industry, such as positive attitudes about hotels and positive word of mouth, according to research from the University of Surrey.
UK Hotel Market Beat
The second half of 2022 saw transaction activity hampered as a result of rising costs of debt and economic instability in the UK and Global markets. Looking forward, we expect transaction volumes to see a slow start in 2023, with an uptick in activity within the second half of the year. Hotels remain an effective hedge against inflation which, combined with the return of international capital and pricing consensus, should support activity within the sector.
Victoria Fabre has been promoted to Consultant - Investor & Developer Services at Cushman & Wakefield
We are pleased to announce that Victoria Fabre has been promoted to Consultant within the London Investor & Developer Services team at Cushman & Wakefield's hospitality department.Joining the team in 2020, Victoria has worked across a wide range of development advisory, operator selection and development brokerage deals in the UK and abroad.With a previous experience in the Development Strategy team at InterContinental Hotel Group, Victoria has expanded her expertise in hotel real estate which is appreciated by the clients that seek support from our C&W Investor & Developer Services team led by Richard Candey.Victoria holds Msc in Finance, Real Estate and Hotel Development, Hospitality Administration/Management from Glion Institute of Higher Education
New London Hotel The BoTree Announces July 2023 Launch
The city's hottest new hotel opening will capture the elegance of Mayfair and village-like feel of Marylebone.
Cristina Muku has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at JW Marriott Grosvenor House London
JW Marriott Grosvenor House London is delighted to announce the appointment of Cristina Muku as Director of Sales and Marketing for the 496-room iconic property and first hotel on Park Lane, renowned for its Great Room venue.
The Destination by Hyatt Brand Arrives in the UK with the Addition of SCHLOSS Roxburghe
The luxury country estate grows by 58 additional rooms and suites, 12 cottages and a serene spa.
HSMAI Europe takes the region’s hospitality sector to new commercial heights at three-day London event for members
HSMAI Europe, the European arm of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI), the industry’s leading advocate for intelligent, sustainable revenue growth globally, has set a positive tone for the sector’s commercial progression in 2023.
Robert Koren has been appointed as SVP & & Area Managing Director of Europe, the Middle East & Africa at SH Hotels & Resorts
SH Hotels & Resorts, a sustainable hotel brand management company that operates 1 Hotels, Treehouse Hotels & Baccarat Hotels & Resorts, today announced the launch of their European Corporate office helmed by Robert Koren, who joins the company as Senior Vice President & Area Managing Director of Europe, the Middle East & Africa. The appointment highlights SH Hotels & Resorts accelerated growth and focus on expanding each brands footprint across the region.
Nick Powell has been appointed as Managing Director, EMEA at Northstar Travel Group
Northstar Travel Group ("Northstar"), the largest information services, data, events, and marketing solutions company focused exclusively on the travel industry, has named Nick Powell Managing Director, EMEA effective today. Powell replaces David Chapple, Managing Director of the group since its acquisition in 2019, who is moving on to pursue other endeavors.
Will 2023 be the time to ‘check in’ to UK hotels?
I think most of us in the UK hotel investment market will look back to early 2022 and recall positive sentiment for the year ahead and a sense of light at the end of the tunnel. In reality, the year brought in a number of headwinds for the sector; but with 2023 ahead of us could there be a glimmer of change on the horizon?
Alejandra de Cordoba Estepa has been appointed as Managing Director in London at WATG
WATG, the world's leading hospitality design firm, has announced the appointment of Alejandra de Cordoba Estepa as Managing Director of the firm's London office.
IHG Hotels & Resorts opens global headquarters in Windsor
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is delighted to formally open its new global headquarters in Windsor, UK. Having started life as FTSE-listed company in Windsor in 2003, IHG returns to the historic town for its next chapter after being based for the past 15 years in Denham, Buckinghamshire.