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Ingrid Moreni has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Montcalm East, Shoreditch London
Born in Italy, Ingrid started her career at VALTUR hotels in their 4 and 5 star resorts across Mauritius, Italy, Egypt and the Maldives. She moved to London in 2011 and joined the team at St Ermin's Hotel as Duty Manager before taking a role at Kensington Close Hotel. She also spent 4 years at five star Mandrake Hotel. In addition, Ingrid is a lecturer at the Pandora Academy, a training hub for hospitality and event management.
Aprirose announces second Birch venue will open in Croydon
Aprirose, the real estate investment company, has announced that the historic Selsdon Park Hotel in Croydon is to become the second location for Birch, the award-winning lifestyle hotel concept.
Clive McNish has been appointed as General Manager at Chewton Glen
A summer heatwave heralded the return to Chewton Glen of Clive McNish, who took up his appointment as General Manager of this luxury country house hotel and spa on Monday 18th July 2022. With over 25 years of resort, wellness, and spa management experience on three continents Clive has a genuine passion for hospitality and thrives on providing exemplary service experience to guests, his global journey started at Chewton Glen between 1995-2003, where he honed his skills as our then Spa Manager. Working for GOCO Hospitality in various roles since 2014, Clive first joined as General Manager of a large GOCO wellness resort project in Beijing, then promoted to Corporate General Manager and later to Group Director-Operations, where he gained considerable experience in all aspects of project development, overseeing the successful opening and management of all GOCO Hospitality-branded spas and retreats. Clive has spearheaded projects in many locations around the world assuming the General Manager role at Glen Ivy Hot Springs, America's oldest hot spring resort in 2016, where he spent four years elevating it to GOCO's flagship property. Before joining GOCO Hospitality, Clive served for five years as Wellness Director and General Manager at the world renowned Kamalaya Wellness Resort, located on the island of Koh Samui, Thailand. Previous posts have included two years at the helm of The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Riviera Maya, and nearly four years with Four Seasons, as the opening Spa Director of the Four Seasons Resort Provence at Terre Blanche and Four Seasons Hotel, Hampshire.
Jon Nield has been appointed as General Manager at The Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa
Experienced hotelier Jon Nield, joins The Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa team to drive the resort forward with a new energy, focusing on customer experience and local community.
Jennifer McCabe has been appointed as General Manager at art’otel London Battersea Power Station
art'otel London Battersea Power Station, the city's most anticipated hotel opening of the year, has announced the appointment of Jennifer McCabe as General Manager, with the task of overseeing the operations of the brands debut in the UK.
130,000 vacancies in Travel & Tourism threaten UK economic recovery says WTTC in new report
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) warns the Travel & Tourism sector’s recovery is at serious risk as nearly 130,000 jobs go unfilled across the UK.
Travelodge launches its new sustainability plan - ‘Better Future’
Earlier this week, Travelodge, one of the UK’s largest hotel chains, which operates almost 600 hotels across the UK, Ireland and Spain, officially launches its new sustainability plan - Better Future.
Marriott International Signs Agreement With Gulf Islamic Investments to Debut The First Standalone Autograph Collection Residences
Marriott International, Inc. today announced it has signed an agreement with Gulf Islamic Investments (GII) to introduce The Lucan, Autograph Collection Residences in London, the first standalone Autograph Collection Residences globally. The sophisticated project is set to include 31 contemporary, stylish homes in a historic redeveloped property located within the storied Chelsea neighborhood in London. The Lucan, Autograph Collection Residences is expected to welcome its first residents in 2024.
Hotel of the Month: Staybridge Suites Dundee
In this series, we go behind the front desk to learn everything from the strangest room service requests to quirky fun facts, to the most heartwarming reunions. We pick a new destination and hotel each month to give you the inside scoop.
Dorsett Hospitality International opens new Dao by Dorsett West London
This summer, Asian based hotel company Dorsett Hospitality International will open the doors of the new Dao by Dorsett West London and welcome guests to a unique serviced apartment concept in the heart of Shepherds Bush. Creating a true home from home experience, Dao by Dorsett West London offers guests increased flexibility for their stay, making it an ideal destination for long term guests. With an all-encompassing 'custom fit' offering that ensures guests' wellness, fitness, family, pets and London experience is taken care of during their stay, Dao by Dorsett West London is the capital's new destination for those seeking all the benefits of a hotel but with the independence of having their own apartment.
Lost Property St Paul’s Hotel Opens on the Doorstep of the Cathedral
The stunning Grade II listed building marks the first Curio Collection by Hilton property to open in London's Square Mile.
Dan Kelly has been appointed as General Manager at De Vere Cotswold Water Park
De Vere Cotswold Water Park part of the De Vere's collection of country estate hotels has today announced the appointment of Dan Kelly as General Manger. Dan has more than 22 years' experience in the hospitality industry and joins the hotel from Delta by Marriot Cheltenham Chase where he has been General Manager for the last seven years.
Zac Pearse has been appointed as General Manager at Bankside Hotel
Zac Pearse has joined Cycas as General Manager of the design-led Bankside Hotel, a 161-room five-star property which forms part of Marriott International's Autograph Collection and which Cycas took over the management of in June. Zac's 19 years of hospitality expertise includes managing Malmaison's flagship property - Charterhouse Square, London - and, most recently, working as Area Manager for Criterion Hospitality where he was responsible for developing four new hotel sites across London while overseeing the group's 25 commercial and apartment buildings.
Are You a Buffet Smuggler or a Stacker? Scarlett Moffatt Eggs-plores the 5 Types of Breakfast Buffet Behaviours
Gogglebox personality, Scarlett Moffatt, has partnered with Hampton by Hilton to champion the hotel brand’s free breakfast buffet, and uncover the nation’s unknowing yet relatable buffet ‘behaviours’. Five personality types have been researched and identified, showing how Brits instinctively tackle one of the most valued parts of any hotel stay – the morning meal.
STR: London hotels post record-breaking room rates
London’s hotel industry reported its highest monthly room rates on record, according to preliminary June 2022 data from STR.
Andrew Cook has been appointed as General Manager at The Lakes by YOO
Luxury rural estate, The Lakes by YOO, has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of a new General Manager, Andrew Cook. Cook steps into the newly created role ahead of the launch of a new collection of waterside cabins and apartments.
UK Hoteliers Say a Coherent Plan Is Needed as UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Resigns
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced he will resign after several scandals and numerous ministerial resignations left him without the authority needed to deliver his government’s policies.
The Dorchester To Complete First Stage of Renovation in September 2022
The Dorchester is one of the world's most recognised and acclaimed hotels. Perfectly situated in the heart of London since 1931, this vibrant hotel stands tall in Mayfair with Hyde Park on its doorstep.
Criterion Hospitality group choose Mews to fuel fast growth and unforgettable experiences
Mews, the global cloud-based property management system (PMS), has been selected by Criterion Hospitality to power their hospitality operations going forward.