The Lanesborough
The Lanesborough, a distinguished member of the Oetker Collection, epitomises Regency-era elegance and modern luxury in the heart of Knightsbridge. Our editorial coverage offers in-depth insights into The Lanesborough’s strategic positioning within the UK’s luxury hospitality sector, including leadership appointments, financial performance, and innovative guest experiences. We report on significant refurbishments, such as the comprehensive renovation completed in 2015, and the hotel’s commitment to blending historical charm with contemporary amenities. For hoteliers and industry professionals, our analysis of The Lanesborough provides valuable perspectives on sustaining excellence and competitiveness in the luxury hotel market.
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May- 2025 -29 MayAppointments
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park names new deputy GM
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park has promoted Kremi McCabe to the role of deputy general manager. McCabe, who has a “wealth” of experience in luxury hospitality, will now oversee the hotel’s daily operations and “ensure that the brand’s renowned standards of excellence are consistently maintained”. Her promotion comes after her tenure…
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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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Feb- 2025 -7 FebruaryPeople
The Stafford Collection promotes new managing director
The Stafford Collection has announced the promotion of John McLean to the role of managing director following his appointment as general manager back in May 2024. In his new role as managing director, McLean will oversee the entire portfolio, which includes The Stafford London, Northcote, a boutique hotel with a…
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Oct- 2024 -25 OctoberRestaurants & Chefs
Cameron House appoints new head pastry chef
Luxury five-star hotel, Cameron House on Loch Lomond, has announced the appointment of Bryan Cremey as its new head pastry chef. Cremey joins the hotel from Raffles London at The OWO in Whitehall, where he was pastry sous chef. He also has previous experience in pastry chef positions in some…
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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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May- 2024 -16 MayPeople
The Stafford Collection appoints new general manager
The Stafford Collection has announced the appointment of John McLean as its new general manager. McLean joins the group with two decades of experience in the hotel hospitality industry, having worked in five-star properties across the world. Most recently, he served as interim general manager of The Cadogan Hotel in…
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Jun- 2023 -12 JuneLatest News
Pan Pacific London appoints new executive pastry chef
Luxury hotel, Pan Pacific London, has appointed Francesco Mannino as its new executive pastry chef. Mannino has almost 20 years of experience gleaned across the globe in luxury properties including The Connaught, The Mandarin Oriental, The Lanesborough and Claridge’s in London, as well as the Four Seasons Beijing and most…
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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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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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Jan- 2022 -18 JanuaryAppointments
Beaumont names new hotel manager and restaurant director
The Beaumont has announced the appointments of Samantha Rieu as hotel manager and Antonio Dandrea as restaurant director of The Colony Grill Room. It revealed Rieu and Dandrea both join the hotel with a ‘wealth of experience’ as long-standing hospitality professionals. The Beaumont will welcome Rieu and Dandrea on the…
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