Oetker Collection News

Geddes takes up hotel manager role at the Lanesborough
The Lanesborough has announced that Stuart Geddes will be joining as hotel manager, commencing his role in October. Geddes joins from the Goring Hotel, where he worked as general manager, and brings a wealth of experience to the team at the Lanesborough, having worked in some of the finest hotels in London.

Tata Harper to offer all-organic spa range at the Lanesborough
The Lanesborough Club & Spa has welcomed Tata Harper. From October, hotel guests and members will be able to experience Harper’s natural and all-organic, custom created treatments and rituals, as well as purchase a full range of products.

New fleet of supercars arrives at the Lanesborough
New for the British summer season, the Lanesborough has introduced its new fleet of supercars, offering guests the chance to explore London and the surrounding counties in one of the new high-performance vehicles

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.

Eden Rock - St Barths to undergo development ahead of December reopening
Eden Rock - St Barths will undergo a design transformation ahead of its December 2018 reopening. The design will reflect the unique heritage and spirit of the much-loved hotel, whilst adding a new style and additional facilities to the mix.

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.