Aloft Hotels, designed for the hyper-connected global traveller, has announced Aloft TiGi (Text it. Get it.) Emoji Room Service, the world’s first emoji-only room service menu. Starting now, guests at the newly opened Aloft Manhattan Downtown – Financial District in New York City can simply text an emoji of what they want to the hotel’s front desk and within minutes, the … [Read more...]
Olga Polizzi and The Gotham triumph in Independent Hotel Show Awards
The independent and boutique industry last night celebrated the achievements of two of the hottest names in the sector. Crowning the Independent Hotelier and the Outstanding New Hotel, the Independent Hotel Show Awards, presented by Rate Gain in association with Sky, were presented at a special ceremony taking place on the opening day of the show at Olympia West. The awards … [Read more...]
The Arch London appoints Eva Mount as GM
The Arch London, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, has appointed Eva Mount as its new General Manager. Having worked with Firmdale Hotels for over ten years, Eva has vast experience in the boutique hotel market. Eva’s previous position was as General Manager at Firmdale Dorset Square where she managed the opening of the five-star boutique hotel and its … [Read more...]
Insight: How Millennials are shaping the Future of Hospitality for Hotels
Next year, London will see the Millennial 20/20 Summit - the world’s first gathering of brands, businesses and industry leaders who target the Millennial generation whose business is core to the success of many parts of hospitality. H&C News is therefore very pleased to welcome RupaGanatra,Co--Founder,Millennial20/20 and her examination here of millennials and … [Read more...]
Manchester’s St.John’s neighbourhood gets go-ahead
St. John’s, Manchester’s new neighbourhood for culture, enterprise and living, being undertaken by Allied London and Manchester City Council has received the go-ahead for its first phase. The new neighbourhood will consist of 2.8million sq ft. of workspace, events space, public realm, riverside parks, gardens, hotels, arts venues, independent shops, cafes, restaurants, … [Read more...]