London welcomed more international visitors than ever before in 2014, with the city’s cultural attractions and world class sporting events proving irresistible draws for millions, according to new figures released today by the Office for National Statistics International Passenger Survey (IPS). The new figures show there were 17.4 million visits to the city in 2014 up 3.5% … [Read more...]
Robert Cook Joins Board of Macdonald Hotels Group
Macdonald Hotels, the UK’s largest independent hotel group, has appointed industry heavyweight Robert Cook as commercial director. Robert Cook led the impressive growth of Malmaison and Hotel du Vin for nine years before joining De Vere Group as chief executive in 2012, and will have group-wide responsibility for Macdonald’s offerings in food and beverage, leisure, spa and … [Read more...]
Union Hanover unveils Urban Villa Management Team
Union Hanover’s hotel operations arm NOHO has announced it has appointed a new management team for its Urban Villa concept which launched in February with Urban Villa in Brentford. Since the Brentford launch, occupancy has already exceeded expectations. A Novotel and Premier Inn have now opened providing additional supply to the area, but the occupancy rate remains very … [Read more...]
Dorchester Collection appoints two general managers
Dorchester Collection has announced two executive appointments. John Scanlon (above) has been promoted to general manager of 45 Park Lane, the contemporary Mayfair hotel in London; Christophe Hilty has been promoted to general manager of Le Richemond, the company’s landmark hotel in Geneva. Christopher Cowdray, chief executive officer of Dorchester Collection says: “I am … [Read more...]
K West Hotel appoints 25 Year Old Female as Head Chef
London’s K West Hotel is proud to have one of the country’s youngest female Head Chefs, after appointing 25 year old rising culinary star Rhiannon Ball. Rhiannon will be taking the helm of the newly re-launched Studio Bar & Kitchen at K West, in charge of a team of 8 male chefs. Inspired by her father’s occupation as a Chef, she began a college education in catering when … [Read more...]