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Accor & sbe to open Mondrian Shoreditch London in Spring 2021

Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, and sbe, the leading international hospitality group that develops, manages and operates award-winning brands, today announced an agreement to turn the five-star London hotel, The Curtain, into a Mondrian hotel in collaboration with current owner Reuben Brothers. Marking the brand's return to London, the opening will be Mondrian's sixth hotel in the global portfolio and a European flagship. The property will be converted to the Mondrian Shoreditch London after an update and restyling of the hotel, planned for completion next year. The Curtain Members' Club will continue to operate alongside the re-branded hotel, providing a world-class offering to members.

Kimpton Marlowe Hotel Completes Guestroom Renovation

Kimpton Marlowe Hotel (https://www.hotelmarlowe.com) is pleased to announce that its extensive guestroom redesign, which takes inspiration from the academic and literary history of the neighborhood surrounding the hotel, along with the scenic Charles River, is now complete. The project features a complete renovation of all 237 guestrooms and s uites, all with floor to ceiling windows and spectacular views of the Boston skyline, hotel courtyard and Charles River, which the hotel overlooks. The guestroom renovation completes Phase I of Marlowe's redesign; Phase II, to include all common areas, the Lobby and meeting and function spaces, is currently under review.

The Lanesborough Hotel Set To Reopen This Month

The Lanesborough hotel is all set to reopen it rooms and suites to guests starting October 29. Situated adjacent to the grounds of Buckingham Palace, the hotel is one of the most remarkable properties in London that commands a prestigious location and includes both Knightsbridge and Mayfair. It is located just a short walk from Harrods, Harvey Nichols and the most exclusive shopping districts.

Jackie Brown has been appointed as Regional Director for North & West Europe at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts in London

Based in London, Jackie Brown is the new Regional Director for North & West Europe, overseeing a growing portfolio of 120 Wyndham branded properties in the region, with almost 70 hotels in the UK alone. Jackie brings a varied industry experience across sales, revenue management and events, having worked for several independent hotels and major hospitality chains. She recently served as Executive Director for Freeman, a multi-national events business where she was responsible for commercial strategy, exhibition delivery and sales development in EMEA.

Holiday Inn Express® opens near one of the UK’s top shopping destinations

Developed by L+R Hotels, IHG® Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of its newest UK hotel, managed by Atlas Hotels - Holiday Inn Express® Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Just a ten-minute walk from Bicester Village, a top UK shopping destination, a five-minute drive from Bicester town centre and with free on-site parking for guests, this new-build hotel is the ideal base for those looking for a shopping getaway or some local sightseeing.

Aimée Gaudin has been appointed as Chief Marketing Officer at WHTT (Women in Hospitality and Travel-Tech)

Aimée Gaudin is a marketing professional based in London, she has worked on marketing campaigns for the likes of adidas, Snapchat, Smartech, Selfridges and many more. Aimee has managed over 500 events globally and is a public speaker having talked previously at Christie's, Leweston School and The Hoxton hotels, and interviewed a number of high profile influencers and speakers. Aimée is passionate about levelling the playing field and helping other women of colour to fulfil their full potential; she is also the co-founder of Become, an initiative supporting young women of colour to kickstart their careers. Aimée Gaudin's appointment to WHTT is further the organisation's mission to increase the success and engagement in the workplace for women and other underrepresented groups, and to enable companies to attract, develop and retain potential diverse talent, nurtured by a powerful community. With international tourist arrivals projected to plunge by 60 to 80 percent in 2020, there are as many 120 million jobs at risks. WHTT mission to enable professional growth for women and underrepresented groups via education, mentorship and career development. WHTT believes that by inspiring communities to enter the industry and organizations to leverage and retain in the sector, will create more diverse and inclusive leadership. Aimée will take WHTT's mission to the next level by taking the accompanying WHTT to it's next stage of becoming a global brand for career pathing.

Kimpton® embraces the spirit of Manchester with latest opening in the city’s iconic Clock Tower building

Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants, the leading global boutique luxury brand from IHG® Hotels & Resorts, today opens Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester. It joins Kimpton Fitzroy Hotel in London, Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel in Glasgow, and Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel in Edinburgh as the brand's fourth hotel to open in the UK. Kimpton Clocktower Hotel brings the brand's cosmopolitan style, irreverent culture and heartfelt service style to Manchester.

Brenda Collin has been appointed as Senior VP of Europe at Preferred Hotels & Resorts in London, England

Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest global provider of sales, marketing, and distribution services to independent luxury hotels, has promoted Brenda Collin to Senior Vice President of Europe, effective immediately. In her new role, Collin will oversee a regional team to ensure the success and retention of more than 125 member properties based across an expanded region inclusive of the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Nordics, The Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland, Austria, Eastern Europe, and Turkey.