InterContinental Hotels Group has announced the recent appointment of Jayne O’Brien to the position of Senior Vice President of Global Brands. She will be responsible for overseeing brand vision and strategy across IHG’s global portfolio of nine brands. Jayne has a rich background in the travel industry. During her 18-year career at British Airways, she served in a number … [Read more...]
Travelodge opens £11m Manchester flagship
Peter Gowers , Travelodge Chief Executive was joined by the Lord Mayor of Manchester , Naeem Ul Hassan and the President of Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, Phil Cusack, to officially open a new flagship Travelodge hotel, which is located in the heart of Manchester ’s Piccadilly Gardens district. The new 157-room hotel represents an £11 million investment, bringing the … [Read more...]
Hilton London Heathrow Airport T4 ‘first class’ guest rooms
Guest rooms at Hilton London Heathrow Airport T4 are being “upgraded” with a complete refurbishment that takes inspiration from a first class aeroplane cabin. The effortlessness of first class travel The first phase of the refurbishment, which is due to be completed by July 2014, will see 161 rooms undergo a complete transformation with king-size beds (above), walk-in … [Read more...]
Knut Wylde appointed Hotel Manager at Claridge’s
Maybourne Hotel Group, London’s leading owner and operator of renowned luxury hotels Claridge’s, the Connaught and the Berkeley, has announced the appointment of Knut Wylde as Hotel Manager of Claridge’s in Mayfair. Knut Wylde joins Claridge’s from Coworth Park the 5-star country house hotel, part of the Dorchester Collection where he held the position as Director of … [Read more...]
New Master Innholders
The Master Innholders have announced that the following hoteliers have been selected to be awarded the title of Master Innholder: Mark Chambers – Managing Director, Eden Hotel Collection (above left) Nicholas Dickinson – Managing Director, Congham Hall (above right) Colm Kelly – General Manager, K+K Hotel George, London (below left) Claire Randall – Managing Director, … [Read more...]