The Italian Job is best known for Michael Caine’s illustrious character ‘Charlie Croker’ and car chases through Turin. However, the film also featured Royal Lancaster London, where Croker celebrates his release from prison. In the 1960s, the recently opened hotel was alive and swinging, with The Beatles celebrating their after-party for the release of … [Read more...]
Great Scotland Yard, home to Robin Gill’s first foray in hotels, opening soon
Great Scotland Yard, the infamous and historical home of law and order in London, is set to become a hotel, restaurant, tearoom, bar, drinking club and events space, opening its doors in late summer 2019, under the direction of General Manager Sholto Smith. Stripping back the grandness and elitism of the building’s past while remembering its history, the hotel will offer a … [Read more...]
Dakota Hotels create 120 new jobs and announce UK wide acquisition plans
Dakota Hotels has announced plans for rapid UK expansion following completion of its fifth property in the portfolio, Dakota Manchester creating over 120 jobs in the city centre. The new opening marks a major development for Dakota, which has become a popular lifestyle brand in Northern England and Scotland.As it opens its doors to Manchester the new, purpose-built … [Read more...]
The May Fair Hotel becomes the latest addition to Radisson Collection
Radisson Hotel Group have announced that The May Fair Hotel has become the first in England to join the group’s collection of its most exceptional hotels. The May Fair Hotel has become the latest addition to Radisson Collection, the group’s compilation of premium lifestyle properties, offering a high end stay in one of London’s most desirable districts. The … [Read more...]
A worldwide celebration of a 500 year old emblem of hospitality
The world’s largest independent hotel brand – Preferred Hotels & Resorts – has announced a celebration of International Pineapple Week, a multi-channel celebration of the symbolism behind its brand logo, the pineapple. Preferred Hotels celebrate International Pineapple week Running from 1 to 9 June 2019, the world’s first International Pineapple Week … [Read more...]
Starboard Hotels appoints GM for first London opening in 2020
Starboard Hotels has announced the appointment of the opening General Manager for their new London flagship Hampton by Hilton hotel. The 162-bed hotel, currently under construction, will incorporate a unique listed façade, and is located on Connell Crescent in the Park Royal, Ealing. Scheduled to open in the spring of 2020, the hotel will be Starboard Hotels first … [Read more...]
Random Acts of Hospitality created to celebrate Hilton’s 100th anniversary
Hilton will celebrate 2019 as its milestone 100th anniversary in the midst of the most dynamic year in the company’s storied history. To mark the occasion, hundreds of hotels around the world are extending Hilton hospitality beyond their doors by taking “Random Acts of Hospitality” to their communities – from Chicago to Shanghai, Dublin to Dubai and everywhere in between.As … [Read more...]
Travelodge announce 17 new hotel openings creating over 350 new jobs
Travelodge have announced the next wave of its ongoing UK expansion programme, with 17 new hotels across the UK in the 2019 pipeline that will create more than 350 new jobs.The 17 new hotels will be developed by third party investors, with an approximate investment value of £115 million.The group will continue the roll-out of its Travelodge Plus concept, with … [Read more...]
Pennyhill Park welcomes Graham Copeman as new GM
Graham Copeman has been appointed as General Manager at Pennyhill Park, an Exclusive Hotel & Spa.Graham will oversee the 124 bedroom Surrey hotel, with its 4 AA Rosette and Michelin Star restaurant Matt Worswick at The Latymer, 20 meeting and event spaces, and 45,000 square foot luxury spa. A Master Innholder and Fellow of the Institute of Hospitality with over 25 years … [Read more...]
Great Fosters appoints new GM to develop and deliver on future vision
Great Fosters has appointed Sandra Mueller as General Manager, following the hotel’s addition to the Alexander Hotels collection. Great Fosters was acquired by Alexander Hotels in November 2018 by co-owners Paul and Deborah Hinchcliffe.The new appointment is an exciting next step in a successful career for Sandra, following on from working with the likes of … [Read more...]
Radisson Hotel Group appoints new CFO for EMEA
Radisson Hotel Group is has today announced the appointment of Sergio Amodeo as Chief Financial Officer of Radisson Hospitality AB effective from 1st June 2019.Amodeo joins Radisson Hotel Group from TeamSystem Group, a leading management software company in Italy, where he was CFO since 2015 and supervised the sale of the group.Prior to that, he spent two years … [Read more...]
Travelodge creates the UK’s first Instagrammable postcard wall
Travelodge has opened its 15th Merseyside hotel which features the UK’s first Instagrammable postcard wall and announces is now actively looking for a further three hotel sites across Merseyside. The expansion programme represents a further investment of £18 million for third party investors and will create 75 new jobs.Luciana Berger, MP for Liverpool Wavertree joined … [Read more...]
Goldman Sachs to acquire B&B Hotels from PAI Partners
European private equity firm, PAI Partners has today announced that it has entered into exclusive negotiations for the sale of B&B Hotels to the Merchant Banking Division of Goldman Sachs. PAI acquired B&B in March 2016 and has grown from a strong local player to an integrated hotel platform operating at a pan-European level. PAI has supported the management … [Read more...]
Sofitel London St James Appoints New GM to Oversee £16.5 Million Transformation
Marie-Paule Nowlis has been appointed General Manager of Sofitel London St James. Nowlis, who brings with her 30 years’ experience with the Sofitel brand, and a career shaped by international roles, joins at the start of a new chapter for the hotel and will be integral to its transformation.Today, the new General Manager, Marie-Paule Nowlis, shares her vision for the hotel: … [Read more...]
