STR: Preliminary June data for London hotels
STR's preliminary June 2019 data for London indicates strong performance levels.Based on daily data from the month, London reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
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Ronald Little has been appointed as General Manager at Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh
Ronald Little has been appointed as General Manager of RBH operated hotel, Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh. Edinburgh born Ronald (45) brings 16 years' managerial experience to the four star hotel and will be trusted to ensure the ongoing success and reputation of the hotel. Ronald is well versed in the operations of a vibrant hotel in the capital, having spent the last nine years as General Manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre - a fellow RBH property. He has also led teams to success in previous roles at Ramada Encore London West and Crowne Plaza London Docklands. Ronald Little will replace Grant McKenzie who moves to a senior role with Edinburgh headquartered real estate developer, Chris Stewart Group (CSG).
Andy Bellamy has been appointed as General Manager at Leonardo Royal Tower Bridge hotel
Jurys Inn and Leonardo Hotels UK and Ireland has appointed Andy Bellamy as general manager at its newly opened Leonardo Royal Tower Bridge hotel.
Kurt Macher has been appointed as General Manager at Shangri-La hotel at the Shard London
Macher, who has more than 28-years' experience in the luxury travel industry, joins the five-red-AA-star, 202-bedroom hotel from the Temple House in Chengdu, China, where he held the same position as well as sitting on the board of the British Chamber of Commerce in Southwest China. Macher has also held senior management roles including Wharf hotels, Four Seasons hotels and resorts and the Peninsula Group. He replaces Paul Brackley who stepped down last month after three years with the hotel to "pursue other opportunities".
Hard Rock Hotel London now open
Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos celebrate a historic moment by announcing the opening of Hard Rock Hotel London. The property is Hard Rock's first hotel in the United Kingdom and continues the brand's legacy in its original birthplace.
Britons Are Set To Splash £1 Billion On Items They Forget To Pack For Their Summer Holiday
Britons need to ensure they take extra spends on their summer break this year as two thirds (67%) of holidaymakers will forget to pack two essential items, despite spending nearly a day packing. This absent mindness will result in Britons spending a collective spend of £1 billion on replacing their much needed forgotten items.
Marriott International Update on Starwood Reservation Database Security Incident
Marriott International announced that the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has communicated its intent to issue a fine in the amount of £99,200,396 against the company in relation to the Starwood guest reservation database incident that Marriott announced on November 30, 2018. Marriott has the right to respond before any final determination is made and a fine can be issued by the ICO. The company intends to respond and vigorously defend its position.
Native Manchester to open this September
September 2019 will see the long anticipated opening of Native Manchester at Ducie Street Warehouse, an innovative new multi-use apartment hotel in Manchester's historic Northern Quarter. This will be Native's biggest and most ambitious opening to date, spread across six floors of a former Victorian cotton warehouse close to Manchester Piccadilly Station. The Grade II listed building has been re-imagined by David Archer of Archer Humphreys Architects, the firm behind Chiltern Firehouse & the new Standard Hotel, London. 166 high quality apartments will provide stylish city centre accommodation with unrivalled space and facilities for guests, including eight luxury penthouse apartments each with their own private outdoor terrace. Wide cast-iron columns and exposed brickwork are contrasted with warm blues and bright reds in a nod to the building's industrial heritage. From studios, to two-bedroom deluxe penthouses with magnificent roof terraces, each apartment enjoys city views, a fully equipped kitchen and handpicked 20th century furniture sourced by Conran. Guy Nixon, founder and CEO of Native said: "With over 180,000 square feet of space, this has been an extraordinary opportunity to take one of the great icons of Manchester's industrial past and turn it into a major cultural and social destination for the city. We have worked closely with Archer Humphreys to make the most of the original features of the warehouse, preserving the huge glass atrium, the brick arches and thundering iron columns evoking the grandeur of Manchester's industrial heritage. "Manchester is such a thriving, culturally rich city and so it seems apt that we are unveiling the new blue print for Native here, one where we've brought together innovative independent F&B and fitness operators with whom Native can offer creative spaces for everyone, guests and Mancunians alike, to follow their own path at Ducie Street whether that's to sleep, work, energise or relax in a welcoming and stylish setting, perfect for those that are culturally curious and mindful of design." Also moving into Ducie Street Warehouse, is independently operated CULTUREPLEX a ground floor social hub from leading London restaurateurs David Waddington and Pablo Flack. CULTUREPLEX will include a restaurant (Bistrotheque), a mini cinema, bar, coffee counter and flexible events and workspaces, creating a unique community centre and all day hangout. Award-winning fitness brand, BLOK will also be opening their first studio outside of London. Set across three beautifully designed studios and led by Manchester's top instructors, classes at BLOK will run from 6am until 9pm. Native Manchester joins an exciting pipeline of openings including Native Bankside, which opened in Summer 2018 and Native Glasgow, which followed in Autumn 2018. Future sites under development include Leeds, York, Bristol, Oxford and London's Soho.
Hotel Indigo® opens in Chester UK
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) has announced the opening of its sixteenth Hotel Indigo® in the UK, in the heart of the notable city of Chester. Within walking distance to one of the oldest racecourses in Britain and numerous historical attractions, Hotel Indigo® Chester is the perfect choice for a weekend getaway.
The Residence Pop Up Terrace Bar Opens At Four Seasons Hotel London At Ten Trinity Square
This July, Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square opens its doors to an exclusive rooftop bar, The Residence, situated on the terrace of one of its luxury private residences. Overlooking some of the city's most impressive sights, from the Tower of London to the Shard, the bar will be open Thursday to Saturday evenings until September.
Hilton Recognised As Great Place To Work For Women
Global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work® announced that Hilton has been ranked as 2nd Best Place to Work® for Women in the UK. This list which recognises companies that have exceptional workplace cultures has also named Hilton as the highest ranking hospitality company.
New EyeforTravel Report: Why dynamic pricing will transform travel distribution
Pricing within the travel industry is evolving to match consumers and what they are willing to pay far more accurately as a result of a better understanding of impacting variables and more ability to deploy granular prices across distribution networks. The upshot of this, according to a new report, is that travel brands can continuously adjust their pricing to suit their customers and thus maximize the revenue they get for each route or room.
Hermann Spatt has been appointed as General Manager at nhow London
Born in Austria, Spatt studied International Hotel Management at MODUL University before joining Astron in Vienna as front office manager before becoming general manager Astron Suite Hotels - Vienna and Atterseehaus in 1997. Spatt subsequently joined NH Hotel Group in 2003 as GM for NH Vienna Airport. In 2011, he accepted his current GM position at Nhow Berlin, Europe's first music hotel.
The Standard, London opens July 11th
Housed in the former Camden Town Hall Annex in London's thriving King's Cross neighbourhood, the 1974 Brutalist building has been meticulously restored and sets the perfect stage for The Standard's first hotel outside America. The Standard, London has 266 rooms in 42 unique styles ranging from Cosy Core rooms to terraced suites with outdoor bathtubs overlooking St Pancras station. The lobby lounge, with a carefully curated library pays homage to the building's original use, with a Sounds studio hosting weekly live music and talks. Executive Chef Adam Rawson's street facing bar, Double Standard, offers lunch, happy-hour and casual drinking and dining, while his garden restaurant, Isla, features a seasonally-driven, coastal inspired menu. Board the street level, exterior red lift directly to the 10th-floor where Chef Peter Sanchez-Iglesias' forthcoming restaurant will showcase his live fire cooking and the building's 360-degree views of London.
Irene Hoek has been promoted to Vice President of Global Residential Development at Rosewood Hotel Group
Having most recently served as Vice President of Development for the European market, Irene Hoek now assumes the role of Vice President of Global Residential Development for the group. In this new role, Irene handles all matters relating to Rosewood's growing residential division, which currently features 12 existing projects and an additional nine in the pipeline. Irene first joined Rosewood in 2017 boasting over 20 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry across brands including Aman Hotels & Resorts, Dorchester Collection and InterContinental Hotels Group.
Why Historic Buildings Make Great Hotels
Growing numbers of historic buildings in the UK are now enjoying a second life as high-end and mid-range hotels. Former mansion Cliveden House, near Windsor, was once home to royalty while Roch Castle, in Wales, has been given a boutique-style makeover and Solent Forts, near Portsmouth, offers an off-shore stay with a difference at former sea-based defences.
HotStats UK Chain Hotels Market Review for May 2019
Despite RevPAR growth, an increase in costs continued to chip away at profit levels at hotels in the UK in May, according to the latest data from HotStats.
Robert Dodwell has been appointed as Regional Vice President of Operations at Interstate Europe Hotels & Resorts
Interstate Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Robert Dodwell as its new Regional Vice President Operations. Robert, who joins the hotel management firm with a wealth of industry experience, is responsible for a portfolio of 13 hotels throughout the UK and Northern Ireland, including The Marker in Dublin, The AC Hotel in Belfast and the recently opened Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites at Heathrow Airport. During his career in hospitality, Robert has held regional and senior operational roles with a number of international brands including Hilton and Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG), working in both the UK and Europe.
Holiday Inn London- Kensington Forum Unveils New Multi-Million Pound Refurbishment
Holiday Inn London-Kensington Forum, the landmark hotel on Cromwell Road, today unveils a fresh new look following a multi-million pound refurbishment programme; with significant upgrades to the guest bedrooms, restaurant and lobby.
Stefan Trepp has been appointed as Executive Chef at The Dorchester
Dorchester Collection's iconic British hotel, The Dorchester, announces its first executive chef appointment in over two decades, as Stefan Trepp takes the helm of a new era in the hotel's gastronomic history.