The Berkeley
The Berkeley is a leading luxury hotel in London, renowned for its contemporary style, innovative dining, and exceptional guest service. Our coverage highlights The Berkeley’s significance in the UK hotel sector, featuring news on management changes, refurbishments, financial results, unique guest experiences, partnerships, and its role in industry trends. We keep hoteliers and industry professionals informed on developments at this iconic property, offering insights into its operational strategies and impact on the broader hospitality landscape.
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May- 2025 -12 MayAppointments
The Zetter appoints Kevin Rockey as new area GM
The Zetter has appointed Kevin Rockey to the newly-created role of area general manager to help support the next stage of growth for the group. While his appointment will help drive the international expansion of The Zetter brand, he will also lead the opening of The Zetter Bloomsbury, officially opening in…
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Apr- 2025 -8 AprilPeople
Maybourne appoints new managing director of Claridge’s
Maybourne Hotels Group has announced the appointment of Thomas Kochs as the new managing director of Claridge’s in Mayfair. Kochs, who was previously general manager at Claridge’s from 2009 to 2015, also held positions at The Berkeley and The Connaught earlier in his career – both of which are also…
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Feb- 2025 -13 FebruaryHotel Brands
Maybourne’s London hotels to run on 100% renewable energy
Luxury hotel operator Maybourne has announced a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Low Carbon to supply 100% of the energy needs for its London hotels: The Berkeley, The Connaught, The Emory, and Claridge’s. The PPA agreement for 32 GWh of renewable energy per annum is being exported from Low…
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Dec- 2024 -6 DecemberPeople
Joanna Barnett appointed general manager of Fairmont Windsor Park
Fairmont Windsor Park and the Arora Group have announced the appointment of Joanna Barnett as its new general manager. Barnett’s career, whose career spans three decades in the luxury hospitality industry, joins Fairmont Windsor Park following a 12-year tenure at The Grove, a country estate and hotel in Hertfordshire. Most…
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Oct- 2024 -16 OctoberLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 16/10/24
Kostas Sfaltos has been appointed as the new general manager of The Berkeley and The Emory hotels, part of the Maybourne collection in London. With over 30 years of experience in the luxury hospitality sector, including his role as managing director of Bvlgari Hotel, Sfaltos brings a wealth of expertise.…
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16 OctoberLatest News
The Berkeley and The Emory appoint new GM
The Berkeley and The Emory in Belgravia have appointed Kostas Sfaltos as the new general manager of both hotels. The two hotels are part of the Maybourne collection of hotels alongside Claridge’s and The Connaught in London. Sfaltos has been working in the hospitality industry for over 30 years, most…
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Jun- 2024 -5 JuneHotels
Gilpin Hotel and Lake House appoints new GM
The Gilpin Hotel and Lake House has announced the appointment of Thomas Ferrante as its new general manager. Ferrante joins Gilpin from Seren, the management company behind Grove of Narberth, where he held the position of group director of operations. He has 20 years of experience in the sector starting…
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Mar- 2024 -27 MarchAppointments
The Beaumont appoints beverage manager and head sommelier
The Beaumont has appointed Antonino Lo Iacono as its beverage manager, with Lo Iacono returning to the hotel after a year away.He will oversee the wine and drinks programme for the hotel, including The Colony Grill Room and Le Magritte bar, as well as its “extensive” cigar selection, served on…
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Feb- 2024 -9 FebruaryHotel Brands
Maybourne to launch Knightsbridge members’ club in April
Maybourne Hotel Group will be launching Surrenne, a new wellbeing and longevity members’ club, in Knightsbridge in April 2024. Surrenne, which will be launched by the same group that also operates Claridge’s, The Connaught and The Berkeley, will offer “unparalleled service and peerless quality, with a new interpretation of wellness…
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Oct- 2023 -13 OctoberLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 13/10/23
RBH, an independent hotel management company, has appointed Louisa Green as its new managing director. With over 20 years of experience in hotel management, including roles with IHG and other major operators, Green will take over from Susan Bland, who has served as managing director since 2020 and is stepping…
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