Marriott

Stay informed on Marriott’s presence in the UK hotel sector. From new brand debuts and property openings to loyalty programme enhancements and strategic partnerships, this section delivers in-depth news and intel on Marriott’s operations and market performance. You’ll also find analysis of competitive positioning, franchise opportunities and sustainability initiatives across its portfolio. Whether you’re benchmarking against industry leaders or exploring collaboration, this hub equips you with the latest insights on one of the world’s foremost hotel groups.

Feb- 2013 -

5 February

Hotel victories at Sustainable Restaurant Awards

Besides the obvious, what do a luxury island hotel; an international hotel group; and an iconic London hotel have in common? They each landed prizes at the recent Sustainable Restaurant Awards. Dixcart Bay, Marriott Hotels International and The Savoy won the Sustainable Hotel Restaurant of the Year, Most Sustainable Large…
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Jan- 2013 -

15 January

HBAA annual dinner rings in New Year with positivity

The Hotel Booking Agents Association (HBAA) took its recent annual dinner as an opportunity to welcome Chris Parnham as its chairman for 2013 and raise over £23,000 for charity. Taking place at the Brewery in London on 11 January, the dinner – an annual highlight of the HBAA calendar –…
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2 January

HOSPA awards honours industry’s best in London ceremony

The winners of the prestigious annual ‘Hospitality Finance, Revenue Management and IT Awards of the Year 2012’ have been announced in London by HOSPA – the UK’s leading educational organisation for professionals involved in financial management, revenue management and IT within the hospitality industry. The awards ceremony took place at…
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Dec- 2012 -

18 December

London Hilton Metropole makes a hat-trick of new appointments

London Hilton Metropole hotel has made a hat-trick of new appointments recently, adding a director of operations to its two new senior sales members. Howard Lewis was the latest appointment, arriving as director of operations for the hotel – one of London’s largest conference hotels – and Lewis will assist…
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5 December

Gleneagles Hotel chairman wins environmental Lifetime Achievement award

The chairman of the Gleneagles Hotel was honoured in a recent ceremony for his commitment to improving environmental performance, particularly within the tourist sector. Held at the Glasgow Marriott Hotel, the ceremony was organised by the Vision in Business for the Environment of Scotland (VIBES) awards programme and it has…
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Oct- 2012 -

30 October

Rockliffe hall concierge named in UK’s top 10

A member of Rockliffe Hall’s concierge team has been named as one of the top 10 in the UK after claiming a spot in the Morris Golden Keys Concierge Awards. Jim Stretton, head concierge at the 5-star hotel in Hurworth, Darlington, has only been a member of the Society of…
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Aug- 2012 -

29 August

Students afforded chance to start hospitality management degree three times a year

Students can start a two-year hospitality management degree course at three different times during the year at the Edge Hotel School – the UK’s first hotel school based entirely in a fully operational commercial hotel. Places are available for students to be able to start studying the fully accredited BA…
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2 August

Royal reception for Grosvenor House book launch

HRH The Princess Royal recently attended the launch of Her Regiment’s book Uniquely British at Grosvenor House, AJW Marriott Hotel. Compiled by The Household Cavalry’s men and officers, the book tells the story of the crucial role Britain’s most senior Regiment played in a historic year for the country. From…
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Jul- 2012 -

26 July

Africa emerging as shrewd investment for hoteliers

Studies by Lagos-based consultancy W Hospitality Group have revealed that the number of Sub-Saharan African pipeline rooms has increased by 42 per cent in the last year. Africa isn’t usually looked upon as a place of rapid development but the report revealed that almost all the major international hotel brands,…
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19 July

Youth unemployment pledge from hospitality players

The hospitality sector is pledging to reduce unemployment by offering thousands of work placements, apprenticeships and job opportunities during the next three years. The pledges were given in London last week at the first in a planned series of ‘Big Conversations in Hospitality’ events, which brought together over 140 young…
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