Dorchester Collection
Coverage of The Dorchester Collection, a portfolio of ultra-luxury hotels including flagship properties like The Dorchester in London. Reporting includes updates on refurbishments, leadership, brand strategy, and guest experience innovations. Also explores the group’s positioning in the global luxury hospitality market and its appeal to affluent leisure and business travellers.
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Aug- 2024 -9 AugustAppointments
The Bloomsbury appoints new executive chef
Soham Sonawane has been appointed as executive chef of central London luxury hotel, The Bloomsbury, which is part of The Doyle Collection. He brings a wealth of experience to his new role, with previous positions at numerous prestigious London hotel groups, including Accor, The Dorchester Collection, The Lanesborough, and the Hotel…
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Mar- 2024 -19 MarchPeople
The Savoy Appoints New F&B director and head bartender
The Savoy has announced two new appointments in its F&B department, with Chris Murphy joining as director of Food and Beverage, and Angelo Sparvoli returning to the American Bar as head bartender. Overseeing operations across the Thames Foyer, American Bar and Beaufort Bar, Murphy will also work closely with Gordon…
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May- 2023 -26 MayPeople
Dorchester Collection appoints new president
The Dorchester Collection has announced that its CEO, Christopher Cowdray, will be promoted to the role of president on 1 July 2023, 15 years after he officially established the company as a global luxury hotel management company. Working closely with the board of directors of Dorchester Collection, his new role…
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Apr- 2023 -6 AprilLatest News
The Dorchester appoints new executive pastry chef
The Dorchester has announced the appointment of Michael Kwan as executive pastry chef of the hotel. With over 14 years of experience in pastry, Kwan will lead the 25 chefs and bakers responsible for creating the afternoon tea within The Promenade, as well as perfecting pastries and desserts for weddings,…
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Feb- 2023 -7 FebruaryPeople
Maybourne Hotel Group appoints chief operating officer
Maybourne Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Roland Fasel as its new chief operating officer, effective from April 2023. Fasel will be joining the operator of London hotels Claridge’s, The Connaught and The Berkeley with almost 30 years of experience within the hospitality industry. His most recent role was…
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Oct- 2022 -25 OctoberPeople
Dorchester Collection appoints global director of sales
Luxury hotel operator, the Dorchester Collection, has announced the appointment of Arabella El Barkouki as the company’s new global director of sales, effective immediately. In her new role, El Barkouki will report to the group’s vice president of commercial, Philip Morris. She will be responsible for leading the brand’s global…
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Sep- 2022 -1 SeptemberPeople
Dorchester Collection names sales and marketing area director
The Dorchester Collection has appointed Marion Ryan as its new area director of sales and marketing for its three UK hotels – The Dorchester and 45 Park Lane in London, and Coworth Park in Ascot, effective immediately. Ryan replaces Matthew Rowlette, who after nearly five years at Dorchester Collection takes…
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Aug- 2022 -16 AugustRestaurants & Chefs
New restaurant to open at Coworth Park this September
The Dorchester Collection’s luxury country house hotel and spa, Coworth Park, has announced the opening of a new restaurant, Woven by Adam Smith, which is due to be unveiled on 8 September 2022. It is reported that Woven will offer diners an “unforgettable” culinary experience, in a new space created…
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Jul- 2022 -19 JulyPeople
Dorchester Collection appoints new global head of wellness & spa
Dorchester Collection has revealed it has appointed Teresa O’Farrell as its new global head of wellness and spa, effective immediately. A new leadership position within the company, O’Farrell will report to Eugenio Pirri, Dorchester Collection’s chief culture and operations executive. She will oversee the spa and wellness offering in current…
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Jun- 2022 -23 JunePeople
Dorchester Collection appoints new people and culture vice president
The Dorchester Collection has announced the appointment of Milet Lukey as vice president, people and culture, which she will commence on 1 August 2022. Milet rejoins Dorchester Collection following her most recent position as vice president of talent and culture for the Americas at Rosewood Hotel Group, a role she…
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