Two very different approaches to tackling the same issue, from two hotel groups. As cities and towns across the UK and most noticeably London remain sparsely populated, this alongside also zero international tourism is hindering any meaningful return to hospitality. Hospitality businesses across the UK at the same time are having to more than ever keep a close eye on employee … [Read more...]
The Savoy reopening date announced alongside new MD
Fairmont has today announced the appointment of Franck Arnold as Managing Director and Regional Vice President of The Savoy as of September 21st 2020. His arrival at the iconic hotel precedes the phased reopening of the London hotel, which will commence on 24th September. Franck Arnold is a figurehead of luxury hospitality with 30 years’ experience with some of the best known … [Read more...]
IHG default sees SVC transfer management of 103 hotels to Sonesta
Service Properties Trust (SVC) has announced that it will transfer the branding and management of 103 hotels to Sonesta International Hotels Corporation from InterContinental Hotels Group. SVC sent notices of termination to IHG for failure to pay SVC’s minimum returns and rents due for July and August 2020 totalling $26.4 million, plus accrued interest, and IHG had until … [Read more...]
Courtyard by Marriott at Keele University appoints GM to ready opening
Courtyard by Marriott hotel at Keele University’s Science and Innovation Park in Staffordshire As universities and hotels are still emerging from the current Covid-19 pandemic we are delighted to announce that the new Courtyard by Marriott hotel at Keele University is preparing to open in the coming months. Part of the preparation is the appointment of Scott Randall … [Read more...]
Accor eyes IHG merger
Earlier today Reuters reported that shares in French hotels giant Accor had risen in early trading by 1.9% after the Le Figaro newspaper ran a report that saying Accor was eying a merger with IHG. Le Figaro’s report stated that the Accor board was in favour of such a deal but CEO Sebastien Bazin was more cautious and no contact had been made with InterContinental … [Read more...]
Cycas announce new hires to fuel European growth
Cycas Hospitality has made new five operational and commercial hospitality hires to help further support its European expansion plans. Operational recruits 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 … [Read more...]
Accor hotels Northern Europe sign 14 new hotels
Despite a challenging first half of the year for the global hospitality industry, Accor’s strength in Northern Europe has been confirmed with the announcement of 14 new hotel signings. These include four in the UK and Ireland, six in Belgium and four in the Netherlands. The new signings will collectively add well over 2,000 rooms to Accor’s portfolio in the … [Read more...]
The Belfry Hotel & Resort confirmed as a safe, secure and welcoming environment
As safe hospitality has become the priority for consumers and business people returning to hospitality venues, The Belfry Hotel & Resort has been awarded AIM secure accreditation, the UK’s only recognised quality standard for the meeting industry. The AIM Secure Accreditation demonstrates the resort’s commitment to delivering a healthy and hygienic environment and … [Read more...]
Luxury Family Hotels invest in senior management training partnership
Luxury Family Hotels has announced an exclusive partnership with Umbrella Training to train 15 members of its senior staff working across the five hotels in its group. The employees, all newly promoted into supervisory and team leader roles, will undergo a comprehensive apprenticeship development programme, devised specifically for the hotel brand and its team members. The … [Read more...]
Building consumer confidence showing results for OYO Hotels
Consumer confidence in hospitality needs to be a focus of business in planning to increase footfall and revenue. Measures being taken to reassure consumers that hospitality providers are providing safe environments in which to enjoy hospitality need to be marketed. One such message has seen significant results. The introduction of new ‘Sanitised Stays’ safety measures … [Read more...]
Accor CEO reports “violent and unprecedented” first half 2020 finances
Accor have today released first half 2020 results that are an almost shocking reflection of the impact from Covid-19 on hotels and hospitality worldwide. The scale and scope of Accor enables a global picture of the crisis, presenting financial numbers emphasising how Covid-19 has hit their balance sheet. The first half of 2019 showed a profit of €141 million, in the … [Read more...]
IHG could lose 100 hotels through brand swap options
The number of hotel owners looking to exercise brand swap options on both sides of the Atlantic is accelerating, fuelled by unpaid rents. Last weekend Travelodge Owners Action Group, representing the majority of UK Travelodge landlords set up AGO Hotels, exercising their break option following Travelodge’s recent CVA action. This move could see most Travelodge UK hotels … [Read more...]
Accor eye Travelodge UK rebrand move on rent strategy backfire
Accor eye a rebrand move on Travelodge UK The Travelodge Owners Action Group, representing the majority of UK Travelodge landlords has set up AGO Hotels, exercising their break option from Travelodge following last month’s CVA deal. The move to create AGO Hotels is in association with Accor. Accor made this move, recognising an opportunity to more than double its … [Read more...]
Radisson CEO sets pessimistic outlook hurdle in place
Radisson has reported a difficult first half to 2020 and CEO Federico J. González in a statement has set out some of the difficulties. We have published the statement below. This statement sets the agenda for a telephone conference and live webcast concerning the report that is being presented today by President & CEO, Federico J. González and CFO, Sergio Amodeo. The … [Read more...]
