Aloft Brighton to Debut in Autumn 2017, Reaffirming the Brand’s Global Expansion Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced it has entered into a franchise agreement with Brighton and Hove Albion to open a new Aloft hotel in the popular southern England coastal city. The 150-room Aloft Brighton, which is due to open in September 2017, will … [Read more...]
Hard Days Night Hotel named Luxury Grand Hotel of the Year
Hard Days Night Hotel has added to its ever-expanding trophy cabinet having been crowned ‘Luxury Grand Hotel of the Year’. Following its acquisition by Millennium Hotels & Resorts in August of last year, the Beatles inspired hotel was selected by the Luxury Travel Guide Awards due to its outstanding reputation, premium amenities and high standards of customer … [Read more...]
Moustafa Elgayar, new Food & Beverage Manager at Shangri-la Hotel, at The Shard, London
Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce the appointment of Moustafa Elgayar to the role of Director of Food & Beverage, at Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London. Elgayar arrives at Shangri-La London from sister hotel Shangri-La Vancouver where he was previously the Director of Food & Beverage. Elgayar brings with him a wealth of experience having … [Read more...]
London to gain a further 7,000 hotel bedrooms in 2016
London will see the opening of a massive 7,000 hotel rooms this year, double that of last year’s openings, putting additional pressure on occupancy levels and achieved room rates. Across the UK some 16,000 hotel rooms are expected to open this year, compared with 10,000 last year, according to the latest Hotel Bulletin: Q4 2015, published by HVS, … [Read more...]
The Bailey’s Hotel, Kensington, London relaunches following stunning refurbishment
Bringing together British style and contemporary character, The Bailey’s Hotel London, an original Kensington icon, has undergone a beautiful transformation following an extensive £7.5 million refurbishment. As one of the very first generation of purpose built hotels, this prestigious townhouse has had its Victorian heritage brought back to life. Built by Sir James Bailey in … [Read more...]