London is in the midst of a property boom and looks set to become one of the world’s leading hotel markets, as strong growth in leisure demand turns the capital city into an increasingly popular tourist destination. This was the conclusion of an HVS London Update breakfast seminar held last week at the Charlotte Street Hotel, attended by over 70 hotel operators, analysts and … [Read more...]
Mondrian London looking for 200 recruits
Mondrian London at Sea Containers, the highly anticipated design hotel opening its doors on the River Thames, is on the lookout for hot talent to join their opening team: could this be you? Recruitment days will be held on Thursday 10 July and Tuesday 15 July at Vinopolis in London so, if you fancy a job in this exciting new hotel, take a serious look at the opportunity … [Read more...]
The Ritz Academy launches – applications invited
This September, The Ritz London will launch The Ritz Academy, a structured three or five year supervised programme offering the chance to work alongside one of the most highly skilled teams in the hospitality business. The Ritz Academy will aim to develop its participants into tomorrow’s hospitality leaders, who will have a positive impact within the industry. Unique … [Read more...]
Soft opening for Dorsett Shepherds Bush
Dorsett Hospitality International has announced the soft opening of their first hotel in London. Dorsett Shepherds Bush is the newest addition to the Dorsett Hospitality International portfolio, and the company’s first hotel in the United Kingdom and indeed Europe. With their strong record of building, operating and managing 18 hotels in Asia (China, Hong Kong, Singapore and … [Read more...]
Best Western Banbury House Hotel changes hands
The Banbury House Hotel has been sold off an asking price of £2.6m for the freehold by Colliers International. The Best Western-branded Banbury House Hotel, which boasts 64 stylish bedrooms, is well located in a particularly affluent area generating year-round trade, with the opening of the M40 in 1990 expanding the hotel’s business role making Banbury a key town on the London … [Read more...]