The London Evening Standard reports that Ian Schrager is coming to London. Schrager is the former owner of some of New York’s most famous hotels and nightclubs - the legendary Studio 54 was his, and he is often credited as the founder of the ‘boutique hotel’ sector. Now, Schrager is working with Marriott to open a 173-room hotel in the former Berners Hotel in Fitzrovia, not … [Read more...]
BridgeStreet to launch ApartHotels
BridgeStreet, the global hospitality expert in residences, serviced apartments and suites, is extending its family of brands with the development of ApartHotels by BridgeStreet™ – a hotel brand concept that will be European-grown, with the goal to reach U.S. markets over the next 18 months. Expanding from the world of corporate housing, ApartHotels brings together the … [Read more...]
Nova, Victoria: hospitality opportunities in London’s new destination
Construction is underway of the next major phase in the continued transformation of Victoria in London by Land Securities (LS), and its joint venture partner Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB). Nova, Victoria, formerly known as Victoria Circle, is an architecturally stimulating development that will provide a new and vibrant destination for London – to work, live, … [Read more...]
National Waiters Day: Gleneagles joins the celebrations
National Waiters Day is the brainchild of Fred Sirieix and is designed to celebrate all front of house staff – whether a waiter in a fine dining restaurant like Galvin at Windows; a dub dub in TGI Fridays; a shaker in Ed’s Easy Diner; a mixologist in Salvatore’s cocktail bar; or a barista in Benugo. National Waiters Day is taking place on 23rd June 2013, and will be a day to … [Read more...]
Radisson ‘Blu’ promotional contest
Radisson Blu, the upper-upscale brand, is aiming to “Turn Your World Blu” this summer with a campaign that features an online contest with a chance to win a trip around the globe with stays at the Radisson Blu hotels of your choice, as well as highlighting a variety of original summer offers at Radisson Blu hotels at home and abroad. “Wherever you most want to visit in the … [Read more...]