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...]