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Westin brand set to debut in United Kingdom with London property
Marriott International has announced plans to debut the Westin brand in the United Kingdom. Owned by 4C Hotel Group and managed by RBH, The Westin London City is set to open in 2020 and will boast a prime riverfront location in the heart of the City of London.
L’oscar set for London debut in May
L’oscar, an exclusive new 39-bedroom luxury hotel, has been fantastically-restored and re-imagined in all its Baroque glory and is set to open next month in London.
New Road Hotel opens in Whitechapel, London
The hotly anticipated New Road Hotel has opened its doors to guests in time for the spring season.
Visit Greenwich unveils new plans for Woolwich
A new tourism plan for Woolwich has been announced by Visit Greenwich. The new plan for Woolwich has high ambitions to double the value of tourism for the area by 2020, with a potential to generate over £35 million to the local economy and the creation of 900 new jobs.
Qantas connects Perth-London for first time
Qantas’ first Perth to London flight has taken off, marking the start of the only direct air link between Australia and Europe.
Qantas launches new non-stop kangaroo route from Perth to London
Qantas’ first Perth to London flight has taken off, marking the start of the only direct air link between Australia and Europe. The history-making QF9, carrying more than 200 passengers and 16 crew, landed in London on Sunday.
London leads growth in UK serviced apartment sector
The UK serviced apartment sector posted strong performance growth in 2017, according to ASAP and STR. Based on STR’s year-end performance figures, UK serviced apartments recorded an actual occupancy level of 81.7 per cent, a 0.2 per cent increase over 2016.
One Crown Place to launch new luxury Georgian hotel in 2020
A new luxury hotel set in a restored Georgian terrace dating back to the early 1800s will open in the City of London in 2020. Forming part of the highly-anticipated One Crown Place mixed-use development in EC2, Bespoke Hotels has been appointed to operate 41 bedrooms at the property in Sun Street, under the management of AlloyMtd and CBRE.
O’Connor to lead culinary offering at Hotel Café Royal
Hotel Café Royal has appointed Kerry O’Connor to the role of director of food and beverage. She joins from The Grove Hotel, Hertfordshire, at an exciting time in her new position.
Sandiford handed public relations brief for The Set Hotels
Eliot Sandiford has been appointed the role of regional director of public relations of The Set Hotels. Sandiford joined the company in September 2016 as director of public relations for Hotel Café Royal in London.
Sweet&Chilli take over The Gunmakers, Clerkenwell, London
The Gunmakers, located in Clerkenwell, has been taken over by the guys and girls who brought London Nine Lives, renowned drinks agency Sweet&Chilli. Tucked away on Eyre Street Hill, the 19th century public house brings old school charm to London’s Little Italy.
Moxy Hotels expands UK presence with second London property
Moxy Hotels continues to grow following the introduction of its third UK property and second in the British capital. Following the successful launch of Moxy London Excel, Moxy London Stratford brings the brand’s vibrant, playful design and approachable service to the fashionable east London scene.