By Professor Peter Jones: Hotels are complex businesses; they rely on all of the integral and interconnecting parts working all of the time. This can only be achieved when the hotel has a great team who have ownership and empathy with the business.
Asian investors to continue European hotel buying spree in 2015
With limited stock available in domestic markets, CBRE forecasts that hotel acquisitions by Asian investors could rise by as much as 58% in Europe this year.
Anthony Chapman appointed GM of The Idle Rocks and St Mawes Hotel
Anthony will both manage the day-to-day running of The Idle Rocks and will be overseeing the St Mawes Hotel’s current renovation project and the hotel’s launch in spring 2015.
Scandic brings theatre back to life as part of Scandic Grand Central
After having stood empty since 2009, the classic private theatre will live once more in a new guise when the splendid building is joined to to create a one-of- a-kind hotel.
Shangri-La Hotel, Paris introduces Executive Chef Christophe Moret
Chef Moret orchestrates all of the hotel’s culinary offerings, from the menus for the meeting rooms to the room service menu.
European hotel investment hit €16.8 billion in 2014
Scandinavia, Germany and Southern Europe presented the region’s strongest growth with volumes increasing by 89%, 74% and 50% respectively year-on-year.
Steigenberger launches its third brand – Jaz in the City
Scheduled to open this September, the first Jaz in the City is currently under construction in Amsterdam.
Scandic appoints Thomas Engelhart as Chief Commercial Officer
Engelhart was previously at Scandic from 2007-2011 when he had the position of head of commercial functions.
Moxy brand debuts in Europe with the opening of Moxy Milan
Aiming to shake up the economy hotel experience with a fresh attitude and modern flair, Moxy is a boutique hotel concept for the budget savvy traveller.
