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Pavan Soni has been appointed as Cluster Commercial Director at Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace, under L&R Hotels, has recently appointed and welcomed Pavan Soni as the new Cluster Commercial Director. Pavan has a vast hospitality background with over 20 years of luxury and mid-scale brand experience within the hotel industry. He has worked for large chains and well-known groups across the globe including UAE, the US and the UK as General Manager, Group Director of Sales and Marketing as well as Head of Revenue. He has a proven track record for achieving high multi-million revenues and prides himself on his Marketing skills to position hotels as the highest ranking in their areas.

Sun Street Hotel London, a luxury five-star property to open in October 2022

Multi-award-winning hotel brand Bespoke Hotels is adding to its already impressive portfolio with the launch of Sun Street Hotel in October 2022, a brand new five-star property in the heart of London. The boutique hotel is situated on the borderline of Shoreditch and the City of London and is only a five-minute walk from Liverpool Street and Moorgate stations.

The Hoxton puts down roots on Shepherd’s Bush Green

London, we're back! Seeing out 2022 with a bang, The Hoxton will open in Shepherd's Bush this December: its fourth hotel in its hometown (and twelfth in The Hoxton series) and an exciting addition that puts the brand in all corners of the capital, with its design-driven, community-focused hotels now in east, south, central and west London. Located on the north end on Shepherd's Bush green, in the beating heart of the eclectic and diverse neighbourhood, the hotel will have 237 playfully-designed bedrooms, Thai-Americana restaurant Chet's serving up fiery flavours, natural wines and spicy coriander martinis, a large open lobby with vintage seating and cosy corners, a central wraparound bar and terrace where guests can enjoy cocktails and coffees, a standalone retail store that will serve the community, and The Apartment meeting and events space.

fforest's first hotel - The Albion - opens in Cardigan, Wales

Outdoor lifestyle pioneer and staycation retreat favourite - fforest - will open its first hotel across two Grade II listed former warehouses this August. Alive with historical treasures, the hotel is themed around Cardigan's maritime past and the local legend of the brig, Albion, which sailed 180 passengers from Cardigan to Canada in 1819. The hotel will provide a permanent legacy of that voyage and the spirit and endeavour of those aboard.

Margaret Paul has been appointed as Vice President of Pre-Opening and Operations for Oceania at Pan Pacific Hotels Group

Starting 1 October 2022, Margaret will steer Pan Pacific Hotels Group's global launches as the Vice President of Pre-Opening, overseeing a growing pipeline of hotels, resorts and serviced suites. In her role as Vice President of Operations for Oceania, she will also oversee six properties currently operating in Australia.

Richard Tan has been appointed as Vice President of Operations for Dhaka, Indo-China, Malaysia and Nairobi at Pan Pacific Hotels Group

In addition to his current purview over Pan Pacific Hotels Group's properties in Malaysia and Indo-China (Vietnam, Myanmar, Thailand, and Cambodia), Richard has been appointed to also drive the operational performance of the Group's properties in Dhaka and Nairobi. In total, he will oversee 17 hotels, resorts and serviced suites.

Jeremy Aniere has been appointed as Vice President of Operations for Singapore; General Manager, Pan Pacific Singapore at Pan Pacific Hotels Group

Jeremy Aniere assumes the role of Vice President of Operations for Singapore, except Pan Pacific Orchard. In addition to his role as General Manager at Pan Pacific Singapore, Jeremy will drive the operational processes, standards and performance of eight Singapore properties under the Pan Pacific Hotels Group.