Luxury boutique hotel group, Grace Hotels, has appointed Robert Swade as its Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 September 2016. The appointment coincides with a significant expansion programme at privately-owned Grace Hotels, which currently has fifteen properties open, or under development, across four continents. Robert Swade joins Grace Hotels from the Jumeirah Group … [Read more...]
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Feeds Travellers Hunger for Next Level Culinary Experiences
Just 2 hours from London, and headed up by internationally known Gordon Ramsay, Le Pressoir d’Argent Gordon Ramsay at InterContinental Bordeaux serves as the ideal ‘dine’ away holiday. Executive Chef Gilad Peled prepares uniquely seasonal dishes from the terroir of Bordeaux, all expertly matched with exceptional, prominent wines from the region. “To have a restaurant in the … [Read more...]
Amaris Hospitality Appoints Nama’s Donal Rooney as its New CFO
Leading UK and Ireland hotel investment and hospitality group, Amaris Hospitality, has announced the appointment of Donal Rooney as its new CFO. Rooney joins Amaris Hospitality from the National Asset Management Agency (“NAMA”) where he was Chief Financial Officer with responsibility for finance, operations, systems, treasury, tax, corporate change, audit and risk. Prior to … [Read more...]
Europe hotel performance for May 2016
The European hotel industry recorded mostly positive May 2016 results in the three key performance metrics when reported in euro constant currency, according to data from STR. Compared with May 2015, Europe reported nearly flat occupancy (-0.3 to 73.4%). However, a 2.1% rise in average daily rate to EUR114.28 drove a 1.7% increase in revenue per available room to … [Read more...]
The Franklin Hotel Knightsbridge London reopens after a complete renovation
Acquired by Italian entrepreneur Elisabetta Fabri, President and CEO of the Italian group Starhotels and designed by Anouska Hempel, The Franklin Hotel reopens August 1st, 2016 Stunning location: 5* refinement and peace in the heart of Knightsbridge – as quintessentially English as Harrods, Harvey Nichols and the V&A An elegant Victorian building embracing the beauty … [Read more...]