Oetker Collection News
Le Bristol Paris partners with Lavier for radical new suite
Le Bristol Paris has invited guests to spend a surreal night’s sleep in the Paris Suite. The space has been reimagined by radical pop artist Bertand Lavier and transformed into a ‘live-in’ exhibit.
Edwards-Tonks appointed vice president, sales, with Oetker Collection
In her new role, Joelle Edwards-Tonks will lead Oetker Collection’s global sales, marketing and communications operations, a new position representing the consolidation of these three fields into one tightly knit department.
Fabris takes over leadership of Jumby Bay Island, Antigua
After a successful career with prestigious hotel groups throughout the world, Sandro Fabris will take the helm of Jumby Bay Island in November.
Lanesborough launches movie nights in partnership with the White Company
Debuting in December, just in time for Christmas, the experience is held in the intimate surrounds of the club’s member’s only lounge and is replete with Michelin-star cuisine, soul-enriching spa treatments, and a private film screening of guests’ choosing.
Novella to lead the Lanesborough, London
The Lanesborough, London, has announced the appointment of Marco Novella as managing director. In his new role, Novella will be overseeing operations of the Lanesborough while driving growth and ensuring service excellence in all departments.
Tom Bates, head of PR and communications, The Lanesborough Club & Spa
Breaking Travel News hears from Tom Bates, head of PR and communications at The Lanesborough Club & Spa in London, about the significant investments the property has been making in its wellness product. On a successful night for the property, he is also collecting the trophy for World’s Best New Hotel Spa 2017.
The Lanesborough takes top World Travel Awards title
The Lanesborough has taken the title of England’s Leading Luxury Hotel 2017 at the prestigious World Travel Awards. The history property successfully defended the prize, having won it for the first-time last year.
New Tata Harper treatment suite at Le Bristol Paris
Le Bristol Paris has partnered with all-natural skincare brand Tata Harper at Spa Le Bristol by La Prairie to unveil a new, curated treatment menu and a bespoke designed treatment suite.
Jumby Bay joins Oetker Collection
The Oetker Collection is to add a new masterpiece hotel to its collection – Jumby Bay, the private island resort in the Caribbean. Located right in front of the main island of Antigua, Jumby Bay Island combines a very well-established luxury resort with 40 rooms and suites, three restaurants, excellent spa and fitness facilities, water sports, five tennis courts and 50 individually designed and fully staffed villas and estate homes for holiday rental.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Palácio Tangará, São Paulo
Palácio Tangará opened in São Paulo, Brazil, last month, marking a new era for European-owned Oetker Collection as it expands into the Americas for the first time. The hotel offers 141 spacious guestrooms - including 59 suites - all with beautiful views overlooking the park. Here Natália Murgel visits for Breaking Travel News.
Breaking Travel News interview: Simon Thomas, president, Les Clefs d’Or
Simon Thomas, head concierge at The Lanesborough in London, will be appointed international president of Les Clefs d’Or later this month at the Union Internationale des Concierges d’Hôtels. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole chats with Thomas ahead of his appointment to discover more about what this prestigious honour means to him.
Palácio Tangará to open in São Paulo this June
Palácio Tangará will open in São Paulo in June 2017, marking a new era for European-owned Oetker Collection as it expands into the Americas for the first time.