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Waldorf Astoria

Waldorf Astoria is a global luxury hotel brand known for its exceptional service, elegant design, and iconic properties in key cities around the world. Our coverage includes new openings, refurbishments, leadership updates, F&B offerings, and its position in the luxury hotel market. We also report on how Waldorf Astoria continues to set the standard in luxury hospitality.

  • Jun- 2025 -
    16 June
    Hotel BrandsFocus Group appoints new head of hospitality

    Focus Group appoints new head of hospitality

    Focus Group has announced the appointment of Alessandra Leoni MIH as its new head of hospitality. In her new role Leoni will be leading the newly formed industry division, Focus on Hospitality, to deliver hotels consultative support, strategic development and essential infrastructure for IT and digital transformation. Following a 14-year…

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  • Mar- 2025 -
    14 March
    News-In-BriefToday’s news in brief – 14/3/25

    Today’s news in brief – 14/3/25

    Joginder Sanger, a prominent hotelier and philanthropist, passed away in London at 85. Originally from India, he moved to the UK in 1961 and built a successful career in hospitality, establishing renowned hotels like the Washington Mayfair and The Bentley in Kensington. He was instrumental in introducing Hilton’s Doubletree and…

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  • 14 March
    PeopleUK hotelier Jodinger Sanger passes away at 85

    UK hotelier Jodinger Sanger passes away at 85

    Hotelier and philanthropist Joginder Sanger has passed away in London at the age of 85.  A pioneering figure in the British and Indian business community, he established some of London’s most renowned hotels, including the Washington Mayfair Hotel.  Sanger was surrounded by his family when he passed away on 28…

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  • Feb- 2025 -
    27 February
    News-In-BriefToday’s news in brief – 27/2/25

    Today’s news in brief – 27/2/25

    Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch has announced Clare Smyth and Daniel Boulud as its official chef partners, each overseeing a signature restaurant when the luxury hotel opens in 2026. The hotel, a transformation of the historic Admiralty Arch in partnership with Reuben Brothers, will offer 100 rooms and maintain the…

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  • 27 February
    HotelsWaldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch onboards Clare Smyth and Daniel Boulud

    Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch onboards Clare Smyth and Daniel Boulud

    Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch has announced Clare Smyth and Daniel Boulud as its official chef partners.  The two renowned chefs, who together hold seven Michelin stars, will each oversee one of the hotel’s signature restaurants when it opens its doors in 2026. The culinary collaboration marks a step for…

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  • 17 February
    PeopleColliers appoints new development specialist to hotel team

    Colliers appoints new development specialist to hotel team

    Colliers has appointed hotel development and investment specialist Richard Candey to its 40-strong hotels team.  Candey, a former Cushman and Wakefield partner, will bolster the London-based team which advises owners and developers on investment transactions as well as planning viability, funding and brand and operator agreements.  He has been a…

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  • 4 February
    Hotel BrandsHilton expands development pipeline with 154k new rooms in 2024

    Hilton expands development pipeline with 154k new rooms in 2024

    Hilton has strengthened its development pipeline, signing more than 1,430 hotels representing 154,000 rooms in 2024. It also added 973 hotels and nearly 100,000 rooms in 2024, the single biggest increase in rooms in Hilton’s more than 100-year history, achieving net unit growth of 7.3%. The company’s pipeline now stands…

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  • Dec- 2024 -
    24 December
    Hotel BrandsHilton’s luxury brands report ‘record-breaking’ year of growth

    Hilton’s luxury brands report ‘record-breaking’ year of growth

    Hilton has revealed that its luxury brands saw a “record-breaking” year of growth with more than 500 properties now open. The brands include Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts, Conrad Hotels and Resorts, LXR Hotels and Resorts, NoMad Hotels, and Signia by Hilton. Over the year, the company also commenced a…

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  • Sep- 2024 -
    13 September
    PeopleMaster Innholders appoint next chair

    Master Innholders appoint next chair

    The Master Innholders has announced the appointment of James B Clarke, a current master innholder and general manager at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London, as the association’s new chair for 2024 to 2026.   Clarke will take over from outgoing chair Dan-Rose Bristow, owner of The Torridon, and will be supported…

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  • Jul- 2024 -
    31 July
    AppointmentsThe Chancery Rosewood makes four senior appointments

    The Chancery Rosewood makes four senior appointments

    The Chancery Rosewood has made three senior appointments with Jessica Tapfar as hotel manager, Kate Bowen as director of Rooms, Martin Molloy as director of Engineering and Massimiliano Ziano as director of Culinary.Tapfar joins the luxury hotel with an extensive background in hospitality management. Previously hotel director at The Ned…

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