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March 24, 2022

Hotel Brooklyn, Leicester set to open June 2022

Following the multi-award-winning success of Hotel Brooklyn, Manchester which launched in 2020, the super-friendly Brooklyn brand is expanding to Leicester - set to open its second property this June 2022. Adjacent to the Welford Road Stadium, home of the famous Leicester Tigers rugby team, the 191-room hotel will again be inspired by the New York Borough, with an industrial aesthetic, impressive atrium and exposed brickwork.

Bespoke Hotels Ltd

Leicester, United Kingdom

March 22, 2022

Richard Saunders has been appointed as Vice President, Global Partners Network (GPN) at CWT in United Kingdom

CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, today announces the appointment of Richard Saunders as Vice President, Global Partners Network (GPN), with immediate effect.

CWT

March 17, 2022

Jérémie Dardard has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer at Magnuson Hotels

As an important component of their continued expansion in both the US and UK, offering outstanding freedom for hotel owners looking for conversion solutions backed up by best-in-class distribution and revenue management, Magnuson Hotels has named Jérémie Dardard as COO as the group moves into its next phase of growth.

Magnuson Hotels

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March 17, 2022

Royal Highland Hotel Scotland experiences occupancy and revenue growth with RateTiger in the pandemic year

The Royal Highland Hotel, one of the long-standing customers of eRevMax, has endorsed RateTiger for consistently delivering results over the years. The hotel, which has been using RateTiger Channel Manager, has experienced growth in occupancy and revenue even in a year marred by global pandemic and travel restrictions.

eRevMax Ltd.

Inverness, United Kingdom

March 16, 2022

Divya Chavan has been appointed as Director of Sales at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms

De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, located in Covent Garden, part of the De Vere collection of historic mansion house estates and distinctive contemporary hotels and event destinations, has appointed Divya Chavan as Director of Sales.

De Vere

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March 15, 2022

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Announces Opening In June 2022

Virgin Hotels, the luxury lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, announces reservations are live for its first European hotel Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, on 1 June 2022. Reservations can be made directly on the hotel's website www.virginhotels.com/edinburgh.

Virgin Hotels Collection

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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March 14, 2022

STR: London hotel performance improved in February

London’s hotel industry reported month-over-month performance improvement, according to preliminary February 2022 data from STR.

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March 10, 2022

Hart Shoreditch Introduces a Unique and Authentic Design Hub in the East-End

Stay in style at Hart Shoreditch, from Curio Collection by Hilton, located just a convenient 5-minute walk from Old Street Station and Shoreditch overground. From its opening in 2020, Hart Shoreditch offers a fantastic base in which to explore all of London's East End hotspots and is a unique celebration of the area's heritage of craftspeople and makers. Working with the internationally acclaimed, yet East London local design studio - Fabled Studio whom conceived a unique and captivating design that is deeply rooted in showcasing these historic London industries including furniture makers, metal works and silk weavers seamlessly blending these within the modern-day Shoreditch, for a warm, welcoming, one of a kind stay for those seeking a new stomping ground in the Big Smoke.

Curio – A Collection by Hilton

West Berkshire, United Kingdom

March 4, 2022

Vincent Freulon has been appointed as General Manager at The Retreat at Elcot Park

Visionary British hospitality brand The Signet Collection is delighted to appoint Vincent Freulon as General Manager of its second hotel, The Retreat at Elcot Park. Housed in a Grade II listed 18-century building, The Retreat is due to open in West Berkshire this April, with the website and booking launching today. The property follows in the successful footsteps of sister property The Mitre in Hampton Court.

The Signet Collection

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March 2, 2022

East London’s Newest Hotel, One Hundred Shoreditch Opens Friday

One Hundred Shoreditch, East London's newest hotel, opens its doors this week. Prominently located on Shoreditch High Street, the design led, independent hotel will offer a vibrant and social program of events encompassing music, art, fashion, design and wellbeing, which will run throughout the year.

Lore Group

England, United Kingdom

March 2, 2022

Travelodge appoints ‘Disability Positive’

Earlier this week, Travelodge, one of the UK’s largest hotel chain’s that operates over 590 hotels across the UK, Ireland and Spain, has appointed Disability Positive to advise on policy and training programmes to support customers with lived experience of disability and long term health conditions, and their families.

Travelodge

Press Release Sales & Marketing

February 28, 2022

London’s tourism industry to see boost from £10 million campaign but COVID-19 challenges remain, says GlobalData

London’s tourism sector will benefit from the planned multi-million-pound campaign to drive visitors to the city, says GlobalData. However, the leading data and analytics company notes that the tourism industry remains in a precarious position as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

GlobalData Plc

February 24, 2022

Marriott International Signs Agreement to Bring the Iconic St. Regis Brand to the United Kingdom

The St. Regis London is Expected to Open in 2023, Bringing its Glamorous Spirit and Beloved Traditions to the Heart of Mayfair.

St. Regis

February 24, 2022

Hyatt Unveils Plans for Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars

The announcement signals Hyatt's continued brand growth in London and confidence in the United Kingdom as a top travel destination.

Hyatt Regency

Press Release Technology

February 23, 2022

It’s a UK First –Travelodge creates an army of RoboVac Buddies to support its nationwide housekeeping teams

At the beginning of this month, in a UK first, an army of custom-made RoboVac Buddies have checked-in to 579 Travelodge hotels the length and breadth of the country.

Travelodge

Press Release Sales & Marketing

February 22, 2022

Cheval Collection invests in new brand

Cheval Collection has launched a new urban lifestyle serviced apartment brand, MY Locanda. The company plans to grow the brand by targeting dynamic cities around the world.

Cheval Collection

Press Release Markets & Performance

February 21, 2022

Two years of Covid does £115bn damage to UK hospitality industry

Two years on from the start of the Covid pandemic, the full extent of the damage done to the once vibrant hospitality industry has been revealed – a massive and devastating £115bn loss.

UKHospitality

Supplier News Technology

February 16, 2022

Belmond Hotels Selects Silverware as the Preferred POS for All F&B Outlets

Trusted by the most notable brands around the globe, Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons a Belmond Hotel is one of many Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy Belmond luxury properties running on Silverware today as the rollout continues in Italy, Peru, Russia, and U.S.

SilverWare POS Inc.

Press Release Markets & Performance

February 13, 2022

UK’s Travel & Tourism Sector Poised to Hit £192 Billion This Year if Government Keeps Borders Open, Says WTTC

New data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) shows the UK’s Travel & Tourism sector is recovering, with the country’s GDP predicted to rise to £192 billion, just 19% below pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2022.

WTTC