Rocco Forte
Stay informed about Sir Rocco Forte, a leading British hotelier and founder of Rocco Forte Hotels, known for iconic luxury properties such as Brown’s Hotel in London and The Balmoral in Edinburgh. Our coverage highlights his influence on luxury hotel development, business strategy, and industry advocacy, providing insights valuable to hoteliers, general managers, and hotel executives across the UK.
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Jun- 2025 -3 JunePeople
Corinthia Hotels appoints new GM of Corinthia London
Corinthia Hotels has announced the appointment of Charlotte Weatherall as the new general manager of Corinthia London. Starting 1 July, Weatherall will assume the role following her tenure as director of sales and marketing at the hotel, where she has led a team to “deliver outstanding financial results and enhance…
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Oct- 2024 -17 OctoberLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 17/10/24
Brown’s Hotel in Mayfair, part of the Rocco Forte Hotels, is launching a guest chef series at The Donovan Bar, featuring renowned UK chefs Andrew Wong, Tom Kitchin, and Mitch Tonks. Each will curate a three-month residency, bringing unique culinary styles to the bar’s small plates menu. The series begins…
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17 OctoberLatest News
Browns Hotel launches guest chef series at The Donovan Bar
Brown’s Hotel in Mayfair, part of the Rocco Forte Hotels, is launching a series of partnerships with three guest UK chefs. Andrew Wong, Tom Kitchin, and Mitch Tonks will take over the bar’s food menu, blending the bar’s hospitality and expertise in drinks with “elevated” small plates and snacks. Each…
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11 OctoberHotels
The Savoy appoints new hotel manager
The Savoy has announced the appointment of Rob Van Eyck as its new hotel manager from early January 2025. Van Eyck brings a depth of “operational luxury understanding to the helm, including invaluable knowledge of large-scale refurbishments”. He currently holds the position of hotel manager at Rocco Forte’s The Balmoral…
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Sep- 2024 -20 SeptemberFeatures
The implications of Edinburgh’s Visitor Levy Act
The Visitor Levy Act, which was passed by the Scottish Parliament in May 2024 and received Royal Assent shortly after in July, grants local councils the authority to implement a tax on overnight accommodation, commonly referred to as a “visitor levy” or “tourist tax”. This new legislation represents a significant…
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Dec- 2023 -5 DecemberLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 5/12/23
Rocco Forte Hotels has announced a significant minority stake acquisition by the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), with the Forte family retaining majority ownership. The Italian entity CDPE Investimenti (CDPEI) has sold its entire stake. The PIF’s investment, including primary equity, aims to accelerate the brand’s expansion. Sir Rocco Forte…
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5 DecemberHotel Brands
Saudi PIF acquires significant minority stake in Rocco Forte Hotels
Rocco Forte Hotels has announced that the Saudi Public Investment Fund has acquired a significant minority stake in the company. The Forte family will retain majority ownership and control and the arrangement sees the Italian entity CDPE Investimenti (CDPEI) selling its entire stake. Rocco Forte stated that the PIF’s investment…
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Jun- 2023 -9 JuneLatest News
Rocco Forte Hotels director becomes Gold Service Scholarship trustee
Lydia Forte, group director of food and beverage at Rocco Forte Hotels, has recently joined the Gold Service Scholarship board of trustees. In her role, Forte will support existing trustees to help shape and direct the future of the industry’s only dedicated scholarship for front-of-house professionals. Forte joins founding chairman,…
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Mar- 2021 -31 MarchPeople
Hyatt Manchester appoints new commercial director
Hyatt has announced that Jodi Hinks has been appointed as director of commercial strategy for Hyatt Regency and Hyatt House Manchester. Hinks was previously the director of sales and marketing with Rocco Forte Hotels in Manchester and Prague. She has 20 years of experience in the hospitality sector with a…
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Nov- 2020 -27 NovemberCoronavirus
Stay resilient, innovate and dance again
Many in our industry this year have lost dearly. More will be lost, I believe, before this thing is done. While all economic sectors have been hit, the impact of coronavirus on hospitality, leisure and travel has been massive. Revenues, reserves, reservations and, of course sadly, jobs are going or…
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