China has today ‘taken over’ a hotel and immediately transformed it into its intelligence unit force's headquarters to operate Hong Kong’s new security laws. The new security base in the hotel is located nearby Hong Kong’s Victoria Park, where ominously pro-democracy protests took place for years, as well as the annual vigil that commemorates Beijing's Tiananmen Square … [Read more...]
Villa Copenhagen officially opens its doors
One of Europe’s most anticipated launches of 2020, Villa Copenhagen officially opened its doors in the heart of Denmark’s capital city on July 1. Housed in the century-old Danish Post and Telegraph office, adjacent to Tivoli Gardens, the 390-room Villa Copenhagen is a Grande Dame hotel for the 21st century, offering approachable, conscious luxury through a commitment to the UN … [Read more...]
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Launches Loving Local: The Open Road Series
Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, has launched Loving Local, a global travel series designed to facilitate highly localised, luxury hotel experiences across 21 compelling regional markets as consumers prepare to hit the open road once again for exploration and rediscovery of destinations close to home. This limited-time global campaign … [Read more...]
People and team focus maintained at Manorview
Manorview Hotels & Leisure have made a commitment to become Living Wage Accredited, despite a hugely challenging period during Covid-19. The hotel chain has started the application process and are aiming to become a real Living Wage accredited employer by 1st November 2020. Achieving real Living Wage accreditation will mean the entire Manorview Group team of over 500, … [Read more...]
Why can’t spas reopen?
The government has allowed operators in many areas such as retail, hospitality and pubs to reopen with a common sense approach to mitigating Covid risk. And at the same time it has also effectively allowed completely unregulated access to many public areas such as beaches and parks where there is zero Covid risk mitigation happening. One could argue increased risk … [Read more...]
The Belfry Resort reopening
The Belfry has confirmed that their resort is reopening on 4th July with the launch of a pledge to their guests. Adapting for the future while still offering the same award-winning welcome and memorable experiences that guests have come to love and know. The Belfry’s ‘Our Pledge To You’ initiative showcases the resort’s commitment to meeting the highest standards … [Read more...]
Marylebone latest of three new London hotel builds for Shiva
Shiva Hotels Group has agreed finance to build a new luxury hotel in London’s West End. The new 200 bed luxury hotel will include multiple restaurants located between Marylebone and Oxford Street on Welbeck Street and Marylebone Lane, Marylebone. The finance has been secured through property investor Cale Street who have pledged £160 million to the project alongside … [Read more...]
11 Cadogan Gardens appoints new GM
Iconic Luxury Hotels has announced the appointment of Ian Richardson as General Manager of, its luxury boutique property in Chelsea, London. Richardson joins from the Jumeirah Group where he has extensive experience across various properties within the portfolio. Following roles in Wellness and Revenue Management early on in his time with Jumeirah, he was appointed General … [Read more...]
Corinthia London reopening plans
Corinthia London reopening plans - Thomas Kochs, Managing Director of Corinthia London, has revealed the re-opening schedule for the hotel as the Covid-19 lockdown is scaled down, including plans for its restaurants and bars. Kerridge’s Bar & Grill - Relaunching on 4 July, and open daily for lunch and dinner, Tom Kerridge and Head Chef Nick Beardshaw are devising a … [Read more...]
Aviator appoints new GM
Aviator appoints new GM - Aviator, a luxury hotel in Farnborough, North Hampshire has appointed Adam Skrzypczak as its new General Manager, bringing with him four and a half invaluable years’ contribution as Director of Operations at the property and a wealth of prior industry expertise. With almost two decades’ experience within hospitality, including success at … [Read more...]
Paris Ritz hotel realises $1.9m sale through online auction
The Paris Ritz hotel is one of the most luxurious and acclaimed hotels in the world, so when it auctioned off many of its famed luxury items last week, unsurprisingly the take up was extraordinary. Historic crystal and silver tableware pieces were sold for $1.9 million, four times the pre-sale estimate, delighting auctioneers and buyers. The online bidding saw 1,500 items … [Read more...]
Historic Liverpool hotel being saved by Legacy
The historic 30 James Street hotel, with its distinctive red and white brick façade, is to be operated by Legacy Hotels, following Julian Clarke and Matthew Nagle being appointed as LPA receivers of the hotel. Legacy Hotels have been appointed by the receivers for the property on the corner of James Street and The Strand in the city centre. Legacy Hotels are already well known … [Read more...]
Donald Trump’s hospitality empire at the mercy of Deutsche Bank
In an extraordinary piece of investigative journalism from US media at Mother Jones, Donald Trump’s business dealings are not only shown to be at risk from Covid-19, but also at the mercy of Deutsche Bank. In the report a number of issues are uncovered that not only show his businesses in peril, they also show conflicts of interest taken to absurd new heights, even for Teflon … [Read more...]
International Pineapple Week 2020
As the hospitality industry begins to usher in the highly anticipated return to travel, Preferred Hotels & Resorts – the world’s largest independent hotel brand – is pleased to announce International Pineapple Week 2020, running from Saturday, June 20 through Saturday, June 27 (this year’s official International Pineapple Day). The campaign is set to celebrate independent … [Read more...]
