Hard Rock Hotels
Hard Rock Hotels combine the excitement of music with luxurious hospitality, and our coverage focuses on how the brand is expanding and evolving within the UK hospitality market. We track the brand’s growth strategy, including new hotel openings and its efforts to adapt to local markets while maintaining its signature energetic atmosphere. Our reporting also delves into the brand’s unique offerings, such as its music-infused guest experiences, exclusive amenities, and initiatives designed to enhance customer satisfaction. Additionally, we explore the brand’s presence in the competitive UK hotel sector and its ongoing efforts to appeal to both leisure and business travellers.
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Mar- 2025 -7 MarchHotel Brands
Palladium Hotel group appoints new corporate managing director
Hotel management company Palladium Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Ana Morillo as corporate managing director of the high energy and all-inclusive brands business unit. Morillo will lead the operations, sales, and marketing strategy for brands such as Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel, Grand Palladium Hotels and Resorts, TRS Hotels,…
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Jan- 2024 -4 JanuaryAppointments
Hard Rock hires new senior vice president of hotel operations
Hard Rock International has appointed John Rees as its new senior vice president of hotel operations. In his new role, Rees is responsible for leading and supporting all facets of hotel operations across the Hard Rock International portfolio, including both corporate-managed and franchised locations. Rees will report directly to Jon…
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Apr- 2021 -29 AprilHotel Brands
Hard Rock Hotels unveils ‘Unleashed’ pet programme
Hard Rock Hotels has announced its new ‘Unleashed’ programme, which is aimed at attracting business from pet owners. The international hotel chain, which has a site in London, is planning on allowing pets to enjoy the same luxury hospitality experience as their owners during their stay. The programme was created…
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Aug- 2019 -6 AugustFeatures
The journey of Hard Rock Hotels
In June of 1971 the first ever Hard Rock Cafe (HRC) opened at Old Park Lane in Mayfair, London. It was the brainchild of two young American businessmen, Isaac Tigrett and Peter Molton, who could not find a “good american burger” in the city and decided to tackle the problem…
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Jul- 2018 -9 JulyAppointments
Hard Rock Hotel appoints hotel manager ahead of launch
The Hard Rock Hotel in London has appointed Robert Catlin as hotel manager ahead of the 1,000-bedroom hotel’s launch in Spring 2019. Catlin will oversee the entire operation at the new hotel, including front of house, bedrooms, housekeeping, food and beverage and site security. He returns to London after holding…
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Oct- 2017 -26 OctoberAppointments
Oliver Kahf appointed GM of Hard Rock Hotel London
Glh Hotels has announced that Oliver Kahf has been appointed as the general manager of the new Hard Rock Hotel London, ahead of its opening in early 2019. Kahf has lived and worked in 14 countries on four continents throughout his 33 years in hospitality. He began as a management…
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