Arora Group has announced the appointment of James Street as General Manager of the new Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Terminal 2, opening Summer 2019. James leads the pre-opening team with over 15 years’ experience in the hospitality industry and joins from Arora Group sister property, Renaissance London Heathrow, where he held the position of Operations Manager since 2015. … [Read more...]
Hilton, Marriott, Travelodge, Premier Inn and Holiday Express show the way in a diverse hospitality workforce
More and more hotels are taking on staff with learning disabilities and say they are reaping the rewards of a more diverse workforce. Less than 6% of people with learning disabilities are in paid employment, but this is slowly changing thanks to the likes of chains such as Hilton, Marriott, Travelodge, Premier Inn and Holiday Express.The Down’s Syndrome Association’s … [Read more...]
Best Western launches two new boutique hotel brands
Best Western Great Britain has announced the launch of two new boutique hotel brands: Aiden and Sadie. The launch means Best Western’s portfolio now includes 13 distinctive brands, with Aiden and Sadie competing in the upper midscale and upscale segments respectively.Already launched globally with five properties across both brands, Best Western announced exciting plans for … [Read more...]
Mandarin Oriental announces new hotel and residences in Istanbul
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a second luxury hotel in Istanbul, Turkey. The project, which also features branded residences, is scheduled to open in 2022.The new development comprises three standalone towers and is located in the exclusive Etiler residential area, close to the city’s central business district. One of the towers will house … [Read more...]
The world’s fastest growing hotel chain makes its UK debut with 50 hotels
OYO Hotels & Homes makes UK debut with 50 hotels across the UKOYO Hotels & Homes, the sixth largest hotel chain in the world, expects to open its 50th hotel in the UK by the end of April 2019. Since launching in the UK October 2018, OYO has opened 30 hotels across the UK - including properties in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Blackpool and Edinburgh - and … [Read more...]
Airbnb accelerates direct investments into hotels
Airbnb accelerates direct investments into hotelsAirbnb has invested between $100 - $200 million in one of the world’s fastest growing hotel businesses, Oyo. The investment was made public yesterday by Oyo without revealing full details, analysts and media reporting on the $100 - $200 million sum all quote a person with ‘full knowledge’ of the details.Earlier this … [Read more...]
Karan Berry appointed general manager of Mandarin Oriental, Taipei
Mandarin Oriental, Taipei is delighted to announce the appointment of Karan Berry as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Taipei.With more than 22 years of experience in the hospitality industry and a solid background in hotel operations, Karan previously served as General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton Pacific Place, Jakarta before joining Mandarin Oriental, Taipei. Prior to … [Read more...]
Rocco Forte Hotels appoints Franco Girasoli as General Manager of Masseria Torre Maizza, Puglia
Rocco Forte Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Franco Girasoli as General Manager of Masseria Torre Maizza set to open 1st May in Puglia.An Italian native, Girasoli brings 30 years of hospitality experience to the new Apulian resort and has excelled at building strong relationships with an international clientele from key markets such as the United States, the … [Read more...]
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group – sales team promotions
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Arabella El Barkouki and Aiman Roujouleh as Vice Presidents Sales in Europe, Middle East and Africa region.Following the promotion of Jill Kluge Chief Marketing Officer of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, new deployments and promotions are underway to strengthen the sales organisation of the … [Read more...]
Arora Group appoints new Group Finance Director
Arora Group appoints new Group Finance Director The Arora Group has announced the appointment of Philip Jones as Group Finance Director to oversee finance operations for its hotel, construction and commercial divisions.Philip joins from Harbour Hotels Group, where he held the position of Group Finance Director. Within this role, Philip was part of a team … [Read more...]
WhatsApp concierge takes up two new positions in the North East
WhatsApp concierge takes up two new positions in the North EastTwo Tyneside hotels are taking room service digital, the Grey Street Hotel and the New Northumbria Hotel, both owned by Newcastle’s Malhotra Group, have introduced WhatsApp as a concierge service for guests.Once guests have checked in, they can then WhatsApp message their orders directly to reception … [Read more...]
DoubleTree by Hilton York appoint new General Manager
A hotelier with more than 20 years’ experience in the hospitality industry has checked into the DoubleTree by Hilton York as its new general manager. Martin Bradnam – who cut his teeth at the 790-bedroom Metropole Hotel in Birmingham overseeing major international conferences and trade shows – is already a familiar figure in the city’s hospitality scene having served as manager … [Read more...]
Luxury boutique hotel, Dakota Manchester announces senior team
In the anticipated lead-up to its opening on 18th May 2019, award-winning, boutique hotel brand Dakota Hotels has announced its General Manager and senior team at Dakota Manchester.Located on Ducie Street, close to Piccadilly Station, Dakota Manchester boasts 137 luxury bedrooms, including 27 suites. The penthouse suite, named the Grand Deluxe, is set to be the largest and … [Read more...]
Interstate announces Nicholas Northam in new role
Nicholas Northam, the current Managing Director for the UK at Interstate Hotels & Resorts, has been moved into an expanded role overseeing the company’s activity across all of its International division.The leading global third-party hotel management firm has appointed Northam as Executive Vice President – International. He now takes responsibility for all of Europe and … [Read more...]
