Hard Rock Hotel London have revealed a first look inside the new hotel ahead of its opening in Spring 2019.
The hotel is located in what used to be the Cumberland Hotel, on the corner of Oxford Street and Park Lane, and will have around 1,000 rooms and suites. There will be two bars and a lively Hard Rock Cafe, which will have 370 seats and combine and food and drink with live events celebrating local and international talent. The lobby will feature the world famous Rock Shop, with Hard Rock’s merchandise.
Each Hard Rock Hotel is host to an extensive memorabilia collection, London will pay tribute to Jimi Hendrix, Diana Ross, Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder and Madonna, along with top contemporary artists.
EDGE Venues – coming soon to a digital platform near you
Trinity Event Solutions as you know it changing. Having undergone a comprehensive technology upgrade, Trinity recognised the need for a global venue sourcing solution to support agents, corporates and associations. This new innovative and revolutionary digital platform has been created by the industry, for the industry.
Due to launch later this summer, EDGE Venues is designed and built based on years of experience in the meetings and events industry and will provide a comprehensive, easy to use, booking site for all events planners and agencies. It will also serve as the internal database supporting the delivery of over 3,500 events from Trinity Event Solutions.
The newly formed team at EDGE is inviting hotel groups, independents and venues to promote their properties, free of charge, with the ability to upload up to 120 data fields with featured photographs and a ‘Buy it Now’ opportunity for meetings for up to 10 delegates.
For properties who want to enhance their positioning on all searches, EDGE Venues+ offers additional licence features. For a monthly cost of £50.00, licensees will receive management information on site activity; in-depth reporting on sales opportunities and performance; unlimited special rate opportunities; publish unlimited news and blogs to engage with the market; receive quarterly industry trends intelligence and the opportunity to upgrade to Agency EDGE – for direct access to the Agency community.
The interactive data management system enables automatic updates and additions during the RFP process. All internal databases, client portals and external online portal are automatically refreshed to maintain data quality and the site will control the number of RFPs submitted for one event increasing the potential for conversion.
Jacqui Kavanagh, Managing Director of EDGE Venues and Trinity Event Solutions says, ‘This is such an exciting time for us at Trinity and our main objective for EDGE Venues is to have an affordable venue directory of data that will provide high-quality, qualified enquiries, with an online RFP tool. This RFP process will support the quality delivery of your proposal. There is a lot more detail to follow, however we’re aware that the cost of sale and GDPR are a real challenge for hotels and we want to address this with a quality industry- led approach.”
Hotel de Berri, a Luxury Collection Hotel belonging to the Starwood group is due to open 5 July 2018. The hotel is close to the Champs Elysees and in a private park, which is very rare in the centre of Paris.
There is one area of function space that can accommodate up to 70 people in theatre-style and has natural daylight, overlooking the park. The hotel has 75 bedrooms, of which 35 are suites, a spa and fitness centre.
Hotels in Europe also suffered a decline in revenue, where room revenue was flat an income from all other departments fell.
There were new hotel openings in London, increasing the room supply by 2% and there are about 9,000 rooms in the pipeline for 2018, which will have a negative effect on profitability. The Royal Wedding on 19 May and two bank holidays did not make any impact on hotels’ performance.
Hotels in Europe also suffered a decline in revenue, where room revenue was flat an income from all other departments fell.
There was an increase in demand, but this was offset by an increase in supply. The average daily rate was £93.31. Revenue per available room was also down, by 0.3% to £74.47, despite a 0.5% rise in occupancy levels. Hotel performance in Europe during May was also down.
There were new hotel openings in London, increasing the room supply by 2% and there are about 9,000 rooms in the pipeline for 2018, which will have a negative effect on profitability. The Royal Wedding on 19 May and two bank holidays did not make any impact on hotels’ performance.
Hotels in Europe also suffered a decline in revenue, where room revenue was flat an income from all other departments fell.
There was an increase in demand, but this was offset by an increase in supply. The average daily rate was £93.31. Revenue per available room was also down, by 0.3% to £74.47, despite a 0.5% rise in occupancy levels. Hotel performance in Europe during May was also down.
There were new hotel openings in London, increasing the room supply by 2% and there are about 9,000 rooms in the pipeline for 2018, which will have a negative effect on profitability. The Royal Wedding on 19 May and two bank holidays did not make any impact on hotels’ performance.
Hotels in Europe also suffered a decline in revenue, where room revenue was flat an income from all other departments fell.
According to both STR and Hotstats, UK hotels recorded a decline in average daily rates in May 2018. That’s comparing year on year figures and it’s the first reduction for 19 months. In addition to the drop in room revenue there was also decline in Conference and Banqueting by 3.5%, as well as food and beverage and leisure.
There was an increase in demand, but this was offset by an increase in supply. The average daily rate was £93.31. Revenue per available room was also down, by 0.3% to £74.47, despite a 0.5% rise in occupancy levels. Hotel performance in Europe during May was also down.
There were new hotel openings in London, increasing the room supply by 2% and there are about 9,000 rooms in the pipeline for 2018, which will have a negative effect on profitability. The Royal Wedding on 19 May and two bank holidays did not make any impact on hotels’ performance.
Hotels in Europe also suffered a decline in revenue, where room revenue was flat an income from all other departments fell.
According to both STR and Hotstats, UK hotels recorded a decline in average daily rates in May 2018. That’s comparing year on year figures and it’s the first reduction for 19 months. In addition to the drop in room revenue there was also decline in Conference and Banqueting by 3.5%, as well as food and beverage and leisure.
There was an increase in demand, but this was offset by an increase in supply. The average daily rate was £93.31. Revenue per available room was also down, by 0.3% to £74.47, despite a 0.5% rise in occupancy levels. Hotel performance in Europe during May was also down.
There were new hotel openings in London, increasing the room supply by 2% and there are about 9,000 rooms in the pipeline for 2018, which will have a negative effect on profitability. The Royal Wedding on 19 May and two bank holidays did not make any impact on hotels’ performance.
Hotels in Europe also suffered a decline in revenue, where room revenue was flat an income from all other departments fell.
Hotel profitability reduced in May
According to both STR and Hotstats, UK hotels recorded a decline in average daily rates in May 2018. That’s comparing year on year figures and it’s the first reduction for 19 months. In addition to the drop in room revenue there was also decline in Conference and Banqueting by 3.5%, as well as food and beverage and leisure.
There was an increase in demand, but this was offset by an increase in supply. The average daily rate was £93.31. Revenue per available room was also down, by 0.3% to £74.47, despite a 0.5% rise in occupancy levels. Hotel performance in Europe during May was also down.
There were new hotel openings in London, increasing the room supply by 2% and there are about 9,000 rooms in the pipeline for 2018, which will have a negative effect on profitability. The Royal Wedding on 19 May and two bank holidays did not make any impact on hotels’ performance.
Hotels in Europe also suffered a decline in revenue, where room revenue was flat an income from all other departments fell.
New Opening: Savage Garden at the DoubleTree Tower Hill
A new rooftop bar has opened on the 12th floor of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London. Savage Garden is the replacement for SkyLounge. It is theme is urban design, using stone, metal and glass, with a graffiti wall and bright furnishings. The Wildside terrace has views of the city, overlooking Tower Bridge and The Gherkin. There is a retractable roof, so the bar can be used all the year round.
The all-day food menu ranges from bar snacks to savage feasting and the drinks are just as unsual as the food.
Dolce Sitges, which was the first hotel in Spain to be specifically designed for the MICE market, continues to expand and has now introduced a new singular modular room with a capacity of up to 360 people.
The new Mediterrani room has flexible theatre-style set-up, with modern décor and floor-to- ceiling windows for plenty of natural light. The versatile space consists of three modular rooms (Syrah, Parellada and Samsó), which can be used together or separately, joining them in two or three-in-one, according to guests’ needs. The room also features state of the art AV systems, full HD projectors and soundproofed panels, as well as individual temperature controllers, ergonomic furniture and free high-speed Wi-Fi. The new room comes with access to the Nourishment Hub – an unlimited coffee-break service consisting of a wide variety of drinks and snacks – allowing attendees to refresh and connect throughout the day.
The Dolce Sitges also has a 475-person ballroom and a 60-person amphitheater within the 38 flexible meeting rooms on-site.
Located 25 minutes from the Barcelona airport and with views of the Mediterranean Sea, Dolce Sitges has 263 bedrooms and suites; three exclusive restaurants, four bars, multiple terraces with incredible views, relaxing gardens and four outdoor pools. The venue is near Sitges golf course, with a Spa, which is open 24 hours a day and includes eight treatment rooms, heated indoor pool, Jacuzzi, Finnish sauna, steam bath, ice fountain and fitness room.
The 4 star Dom Pedro Marina hotel, In the centre of Vilamoura and 25 km from Faro airport, has reopened after the refurbishment of all rooms, suites and common areas.
The hotel has six meeting rooms, the largest taking 150 participants in theatre-style. Larger events can be held at the Dom Pedro Forum Congress Center which is located in an independent building, next to the Dom Pedro Vilamoura hotel, and very close to the Dom Pedro Marina hotel. This space has the capacity for up to 450 people.
This boutique hotel, with terracotta architecture, is located a few meters from the beach and the marina of Vilamoura. The Hotel Dom Pedro Marina has 101 bedrooms and 54 suites, including 4 presidential suites, with private jacuzzi on the terrace. Guests can enjoy outdoor leisure areas, pools, terraces and the Italian restaurant, Da Pietro.
The newly constructed Guildford Pavilion, located in the heart of Guildford, is a diverse space, with ample parking, for events from 10 up to 160 people. The venue has one space, The Long Room, which can accommodate 160 guests theatre style, or up to 120 cabaret. There is a private balcony with excellent views of the pitch. It is located close to the A3 and minutes by foot from Guildford Train Station.
An unusual meeting venue in Guildford – the Cricket Pavilion
The newly constructed Guildford Pavilion, located in the heart of Guildford, is a diverse space, with ample parking, for events from 10 up to 160 people. The venue has one space, The Long Room, which can accommodate 160 guests theatre style, or up to 120 cabaret. There is a private balcony with excellent views of the pitch. It is located close to the A3 and minutes by foot from Guildford Train Station.
Hotel group IHG adds 13 luxury and upscale hotels to their UK portfolio
This deal will establish IHG as the leading luxury hotel operator in the UK, taking it to more than 2k rooms in this valuable, fast growing segment. It will expand the presence for the InterContinental brand, and enable IHG to launch its leading luxury boutique brand, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in the UK, adding multiple hotels for the brand in prime locations in major city centres, including London, Manchester and Edinburgh. This marks an important step in IHG’s plans to take the brand global, building on the first signings for Asia and China last year, and will act as a catalyst for Kimpton’s growth in Europe. The hotels they are expecting to acquire are currently operating under the Principle Hotels and De Vere Hotels brand.
Maritim Hotels building largest hotel in Amsterdam
Maritim are the largest privately owned hotel chain in Germany with 34 hotels all over the country. Their 4 star hotels are all very individual hotels, each reflecting the city and location where they are in. And in 2020 they will be opening the largest hotel in Amsterdam.
