Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square will welcome guests back from September 1, 2020 after temporarily closing its doors. The Hotel will champion the brand-wide Lead With Care program to strengthen its already rigorous health and safety measures to ensure the care, confidence and comfort of guests and staff alike upon their return.
A staggering £22 billion looks set to be lost from the UK economy due to the collapse of international travel during 2020, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
Hoteliers say one channel has been almost completely absent during the COVID-19 pandemic—online travel agencies.
Langham Hospitality Group has named a new managing director for its flagship The Langham, London property, also acting as regional vice president of operations, Europe & Middle East. Doris Greif has been chosen for the role after predecessor Bob van den Oord was elevated to COO of the group.
Brown's Hotel, a Rocco Forte Hotel located on one of Mayfair's most prestigious addresses, will reopen on 1st September 2020 with in-room dining experiences and bespoke offerings, inviting guests to enjoy the hotel's understated elegance as well as sophisticated surroundings for a truly memorable stay.
Tribute Portfolio, Marriott International's newest collection of independent, characterful hotels, today welcomed Abbey Hotel Bath, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel to its roster following a complete refurbishment. Now a stylish and contemporary boutique hotel occupying three Georgian townhouses on North Parade, a wide promenade in Bath's old quarters close to the spectacular Pulteney Bridge and Roman Baths, the hotel perfectly fits Tribute Portfolio's ethos of offering hotels that marry captivating design with energetic social spaces and sincere service.
Following Cycas's first UK partnership with Accor, in May Jonathan Bowen became General Manager of the Ibis Bridgwater (opening January 2021). Jonathan's combination of 15 years' hospitality experience across the South West of England, as well as a strong relationship with Accor, ensures he is well placed to successfully open Cycas's first property in the region early next year.
Martin joined from Interstate Hotels & Resorts, where he spent five years helping shape the sales function and was responsible for 30 hotels across the UK market. With 14 years' experience of providing strategic sales solutions across a diverse portfolio of brands and markets, Martin reports into Cycas's Commercial Director, Neetu Mistry.
From September Philip Steiner will take up the General Manager position for Cycas's upcoming Moxy and Residence Inn by Marriott double-decker hotel in Slough (opening April 2021). Since joining Cycas two years ago as Director of Accommodations & Serviced Apartments, Philip has been instrumental in introducing new operational systems across its portfolio to support the company's European expansion. In recognition of his hotel operations expertise, in February 2020 he became the first-ever winner of HSMAI Europe's Young Talent of the Year Award.
Michael Mason-Shaw joined Cycas in June as General Manager for the operator's newest London property; Hyatt Place London City / East (opening March 2021). With over 20 years' experience opening and managing properties across the UK for Hilton, Marriott, Accor and Wyndham, Michael brings an in-depth knowledge of the London hotel market.
From the people who brought you the renowned Cliveden House and Chewton Glen, comes The Mayfair Townhouse - a new high-end neighbourhood hotel launching Autumn 2020 overlooking London's Green Park. Curious, engaging, witty - The Mayfair Townhouse delivers the unexpected and redefines what it means to be a London hotel. Part of Iconic Luxury Hotels, this will be the fifth hotel in the portfolio, but promises to offer a new unexpected personality from what the brand is traditionally known for - think: Oscar Wilde meets Alice in Wonderland. Bringing a new lifestyle product into one of London's most distinguished neighbourhoods - The Mayfair Townhouse is the new charismatic 'kid on the block' - a product that has never been experienced in Mayfair.
Nobu Hotel London Portman Square is set to open its doors in November 2020. Thoughtfully designed, the new hotel will feature a Nobu Restaurant, bar and outdoor terrace, plus a 600-person ballroom, gym, wellness facilities and meeting spaces.
The corporate travel sector faces a "challenging" recovery with companies "less eager" to send employees travelling on business than before.
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has urgently called on the UK government for strong leadership and unprecedented international collaboration, to save the struggling Travel & Tourism sector and recover the millions of jobs already impacted.
According to The Treasury, UK diners used the government's "eat out to help out" scheme more than 10.5 million times in its first week. And early indications are that this scheme, combined with the recent warm weather, has had an immediate effect in driving an increase in footfall to restaurants, cafes, and pubs during the early to mid-week period- typically the quietest days.
STR's preliminary July data for London hotels showed record-low occupancy.
Following a temporary closure in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane announces its reopening from Monday, August 17 2020. The Hotel will welcome back guests to experience its newly renovated, light and airy suites and rooms, spacious terrace and restaurant, and world-renowned Four Seasons service.
With the warmth of summer comes the chance to get in touch with nature, recharge and replenish. These quintessentially British homes feature a variety of glorious and peaceful gardens that offer you the chance of a pastoral pastime.
Nearly three million jobs in the UK - and 197 million worldwide in the Travel & Tourism sector globally - look set to be lost due to the collapse of travel, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
Each week, STR analysts provide a deep-dive into U.K. hotel performance. The most recent video, highlighting performance for the week of 20-26 July, is linked below.Key highlights: