Accor have announced the promotion of Duncan O'Rourke to CEO of the extended Northern Europe division, which is a merger of the previous Northern, Central, East and New East Europe Teams. In his capacity, he will be responsible for 29 countries including Scandinavia, UK, Benelux, Ireland, Poland and Russia in addition to his current responsibility for Germany, Austria and … [Read more...]
Accor guest medical support: for every guest in 5,000 hotels across the globe
Guests of Accor’s 5,000 worldwide hotels will now be eligible for medical support from Accor’s strategic partner, AXA, a global leader in insurance. Accor guest medical support The ALL - Accor Live Limitless - Medical Solutions partnership will provide Accor guests with the highest level of care available thanks to the expert medical solutions of AXA Partners, AXA’s … [Read more...]
Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid announces new GM
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Mr. Greg Liddell as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid and Area Vice President, Operations, overseeing operations at Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona and Mandarin Oriental, Canouan. Mr. Liddell was previously General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok and Area Vice President, Operations with … [Read more...]
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and The Oberoi Group announce new partnership agreement
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and The Oberoi Group have today announced a long-term strategic alliance that will see the two groups jointly collaborating across a range of initiatives. The partnership creates a platform for the two organisations to work together while retaining each brand’s identity. By working together across all facets of the guest experience, the two groups … [Read more...]
Brenda Collin appointed Senior Vice President of Europe, Preferred Hotels & Resorts
The world’s largest global provider of sales, marketing, and distribution services to independent luxury hotels, Preferred Hotels & Resorts, has promoted Brenda Collin to Senior Vice President of Europe, effective immediately. In her new role, Collin will oversee a regional team to ensure the success and retention of more than 125 member properties based across an expanded … [Read more...]
Sally Beck named Preferred Hotels Hotelier of the Year
Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, has announced an array of winners from around the world of hospitality at its annual Preferred Awards of Excellence and GIFTTS Pineapple Award initiatives. Headlining the awards for the UK being named as Hotelier of the Year is Sally Beck, General Manager of the Royal Lancaster London. Beck leads … [Read more...]
Hotel groups at opposite ends of the workplace spectrum
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...]
