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André Devillers appointed as General Manager of Jumeirah Carlton Tower, London

Jumeirah, a global leader in destination hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, has announced the appointment of André Devillers as General Manager of Jumeirah Carlton Tower, its flagship hotel in the heart of London’s prestigious Knightsbridge district. With more than 25 years of international experience in the luxury hospitality and retail sectors, Devillers brings a wealth of operational and strategic leadership to this role. He joins Jumeirah from IHG Hotels & Resorts, where he most recently served as Director of Operations, Luxury Hotels for Southern Europe and CIS, overseeing a portfolio of over 40 high-end properties under renowned brands such as Regent, InterContinental, Kimpton, and Vignette. Throughout his career, Devillers has held senior leadership positions at The Bicester Collection and Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, with a proven track record in hotel operations, commercial performance, brand positioning, and guest experience across major European cities including London, Paris, Barcelona, and Prague. Devillers is a graduate of the Financial Times Non-Executive Director Diploma and is fluent in English, French, and Spanish. He is recognised for his commitment to excellence, sustainability, and innovation in the luxury space. André Devillers, General Manager at Jumeirah Carlton Tower says “I am deeply honored to step into the role of General Manager at Jumeirah Carlton Tower. This stunning property represents the pinnacle of comfort and service in London, and I look forward to building upon its renowned legacy. My priority is to lead our exceptional team in creating unforgettable experiences for each guest—through thoughtful, refined details and warm, personal connections. Together, we will elevate Jumeirah Carlton Tower to even greater heights of excellence.”

David Beckham to host the official opening of Macau’s Londoner Grand

Redefining luxury at scale, Londoner Grand marks its official opening on Sunday, 8th June, with a star-studded party hosted by Sands Global Ambassador David Beckham and his good friend G Bear, The Londoner's newly-appointed No.1 Ambassador and chief experience officer. Influential celebrities and KOLs attending the exclusive Londoner Grand Celebration Party will be treated to a spectacular evening of world-class entertainment, signature surprises and memorable social media moments. Londoner Grand's gastronomic excellence will also be an exciting feature on the night, with a series of engaging elements. This includes a sensational gala dinner at Hampton Court featuring two iconic courses by renowned chef Edward Lee, from Netflix's hit show Culinary Class Wars. These will be complemented by dishes from The Londoner® Macao's two-Michelin-starred restaurant The Huaiyang Garden and Michelin Selected restaurant The Mews. Given the scale of the upcoming celebration, Londoner Grand proves that it is more than just another resort. Indeed, it is an exclusive getaway destination reserved for those that expect nothing less than the best, A-list guests who define luxury on their own terms. Londoner Grand is where refinement, personal touches, and exceptional experiences crafted by the hotel's fiercely trained A-team come together. Meet G Bear The one-of-a-kind event also marks G Bear's first official ambassadorial engagement in Macau in his new role. Guests can expect to feel his signature warmth and whimsy and curatorial touches. Stylish and sophisticated, with refined taste and devilish wit, G Bear is the living embodiment of a gentleman with a twist, a debonair ambassador with the poise of a seasoned spy and the mischievous smile of a romantic lead. As leader of the A-team G Bear's priority is to make sure every Londoner Grand guest feels like the A-lister they are and ensure every visitor to Macau feels welcomed and looked after. He is the ultimate inside connection for Londoner Grand's guests, assisting them to have an immersive journey in Macau, a unique city steeped in history, culture, gastronomy and unforgettable experiences. Welcome to the G Bear Cafe G Bear will also be setting culinary trends as a globetrotting gourmand with the opening of the G Bear Cafe on Monday, 9th June. An Instagrammable social hub for the fabulous and fashionable to relax, sip on a signature Portuguese egg tart affogato, and socialise in style. To celebrate Londoner Grand's opening, three dishes that his friend Edward Lee presented on Culinary Class Wars will be served at the cafe for a limited time. For those eager to take home some G Bear goodies, the cafe stocks a range of exclusive merchandise set to quickly become coveted collectibles, including environmentally-friendly coffee cups and stylish tote bags.

Charlotte Weatherall appointed General Manager at Corinthia London

Corinthia Hotels announces the appointment of Charlotte Weatherall as the new General Manager at Corinthia London. Effective July 1, 2025, Charlotte assumes 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 while enhancing the hotel’s reputation for exceptional and memorable guest experiences. Charlotte brings over two decades of luxury hospitality experience across the UK and UAE. She has held senior roles at prestigious brands including Rocco Forte Hotels, Mandarin Oriental, Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Langham. Charlotte balances commercial acumen with a deep commitment to people, cultivating a culture where high performance and genuine fulfilment go hand in hand. “It is an honour to be entrusted with the role of General Manager at Corinthia London. This reflects the company’s values, its leadership, and the spirit of Corinthia in supporting the growth and development of its people,” said Charlotte. “I am proud to lead the outstanding team at the hotel into this exciting new era as the brand continues to expand, ensuring that Corinthia London proudly remains a flagship hotel for the group and one of the leading luxury hotels in the city.” Speaking of her appointment, Simon Casson, CEO Corinthia Hotels comments, “We are delighted to see Charlotte take this post as General Manager at Corinthia London – an iconic hotel in the city and for our brand. She successfully balances business objectives, profitability, leadership and purpose. She champions philanthropy and wellness at work, while driving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, making her a fantastic role model in our industry."

East London students win London City Airport’s fifth Women in Aviation challenge

A group of east London students have won London City Airport’s fifth Women in Aviation programme after taking part in a sustainability challenge. The award, which was presented at the finale event held on Wednesday, 21st May at the Sunborn London Yacht Hotel in Royal Victoria Dock, is part of the airport’s ‘Women in Aviation Programme’ – a three-month education programme where up to 300 young women from 10 schools across east London participated. A panel of judges comprised of industry experts awarded the winning group with vouchers and a special airside tour of the airport. The group, from Bow School, Tower Hamlets, demonstrated innovative ideas on how to make the passenger journey sustainable from home to destination, including using new technology and AI for waste management processes, and integrating renewable energy into the transport and infrastructure network. The Palmer Catholic Academy in Redbridge also showcased some excellent ideas and came runners up. The students were joined by role models from across the industry who gave careers talks, including London City Airport’s CEO, Alison FitzGerald; Lizzie Beale, Senior Policy Advisor in Aviation Decarbonisation for the Department for Transport (DfT); Embraer’s VP Sales and Marketing for Europe and Central Asia, Marie-Louise Phillipe; and British Airways CityFlyer’s Analytics and Insights Manager, Claire O’Toole. A number of local councillors also attended the event, including Newham’s Vice Chair for Local Development Committee and Barking & Dagenham’s Cabinet Member for Community Leadership & Engagement. Alison FitzGerald, CEO of London City Airport, said: “I’d like to congratulate all the young women who took part in this year’s programme, which was one of the most energetic and engaging events to date. "It was inspiring to see the creativity and enthusiasm of these young women as they tackled some of our sector’s most pressing sustainability challenges.” The aim of the programme is to showcase how Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) subjects can provide solutions to the challenges facing the aviation industry and encourage more local young women to be inspired into careers in the sector. The ‘Women in Aviation’ programme is part of the airport’s wider programme to create a better gender balance across the business and show how the sector offers an attractive career path for young women, including those from BAME communities. London City Airport is one of the London Borough of Newham’s largest single-site employers. Over two thirds of the airport’s workforce live within five miles of the airport from its location in the heart of London’s Royal Docks.

London reaffirms its position as a hub for businesses to connect: Amex GBT

Panoramic, aerial view of the skyline of London with a motion blurred cruise ship passing under the lifted Tower Bridge during dusk, England Amex GBT has launched its inaugural ‘Business Travel Pulse’ - a quarterly benchmark offering fresh insights into the evolving landscape of global business travel. The first pulse focuses on London and reveals the top sectors travelling into the city this year align with the UK government’s key growth driving sectors. This highlights the way industries recognise the importance of meeting in person to secure investment – with the capital reaffirming its position as a hub for businesses to connect amid global uncertainty. Hotel booking figures in Q1 show financial services, professional services, IT and healthcare were the top industries staying in London for business (with growth remaining positive among multinationals in these sectors during the quarter). Rank Industry 1 Financial Services & Insurance 2 Business & Professional Services 3 Information Technology 4 Pharma & Healthcare 5 Consumer Goods & Retail The same pattern can be seen when looking at the industries meeting and holding events in London, with the energy sector playing a leading role: Rank Industry 1 Pharma & Healthcare 2 Mining, Oil, Energy & Utilities 3 Consumer Goods & Retail 4 Information Technology 5 Financial Services & Insurance The meetings and events sector is proving to be a significant economic driver for the UK economy. Recent data from UK Events Research shows conferences and meetings contribute £16.3bn – compared to £9.75bn from Sport & Entertainment, underscoring their crucial role in the nation's economic growth. Sara Andell, Director of Strategy, Amex GBT Consulting, explains: “London remains a priority destination on the global stage, with international businesses keen to capitalise on opportunities in the UK. Recent landmark trade agreements underscore the city’s role as a hub for meeting and dealmaking and it’s particularly interesting to see the growth in travel from emerging tech hubs like Helsinki and Bengaluru – further evidence of London’s magnetic pull for innovation-led industries.”

Plaza Premium Group and Saudia open a new lounge at London Heathrow

Airport hospitality experiences firm Plaza Premium Group formally announced the opening of a brand-new state-of-the-art airline lounge project developed for Saudia Airlines, at Terminal 4 of London Heathrow Airport. This new lounge symbolises an important milestone in the company’s global expansion and was exclusively designed for the use of First and Business Class guests, elevating their pre-flight time with a uniquely tailored lounge experience. London Heathrow is a pivotal hub for air travel between the United Kingdom and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, playing a significant role for the UK in both economic terms and overall connectivity. It is the busiest airport in the country and one of the busiest in Europe, handling over 80 million passengers to 218 destinations in 2024. PPG founder and CEO Song Hoi Lee said of the lounge: “We are proud to announce the opening of our first airline lounge for Saudia Airlines, managed by Plaza Premium Group at London Heathrow, marking our seventh lounge in this vibrant city. London remains one of the world’s most important aviation hubs, and our continued expansion here underscores our dedication to enhancing the travel experience for every guest. The launch of the Saudia Airlines Lounge allows guests to immerse themselves in the city’s rich heritage and culture through thoughtfully curated in-lounge experiences, further reflecting our commitment to delivering world-class, locally inspired hospitality at every touchpoint.” Saudia’s chief guest experience officer Rossen Dimitrov added: “The launch of our new lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 4 is a testament to Saudia's dedication to providing an exceptional travel experience that embodies the essence of Saudi hospitality. We are proud to offer our guests a premium space that combines comfort, luxury, and cultural richness, setting a new benchmark for international travel.” For very important passengers With floor to ceiling runway views and a capacity of 140 guests, the lounge features a dedicated VIP zone, designed with elegance, a plush sense of arrival and curated artwork to enhance and elevate the ambiance. Guests will be offered a premium dining experience serving cuisines including Middle Eastern Signature dishes, carefully curated by on-site chefs with culinary influences which circumnavigates the globe. At the same time, the VIP Zone experience is further elevated with an exclusive a la carte menu and a personalised ‘Butler Service’ will be available to cater to every need. The main lounge includes zones for guests who need to work on the go, comfortable seating and a dining area featuring an extensive buffet including delicious seasonal dishes and a wide selection of non-alcoholic drinks and mocktails. Guests can also enjoy ‘The Chef's Daily Table’ offering guests a rotating selection of fresh, seasonal dishes served throughout the day, delivering an ever-changing culinary experience to tantalize the taste buds. The serene and dedicated prayer area and shower facilities with luxurious amenities allows guests to refresh before their journey. In an exclusive partnership with The London Tea Exchange, the lounge debuts a first-of-its-kind Tea Bar. Here, guests can indulge in a sophisticated tea experience, sampling a specially curated selection of world-class teas that redefine the art of refreshment.

Templeton Garden opens with 156 rooms and suites in London’s Earl’s Court

Miiro, the new lifestyle hotel brand from InterGlobe Enterprises, announces the launch of Templeton Garden, marking the brand’s debut in the UK and the fourth opening in Europe in less than a year. The property is located in the historic Earl’s Court, an area once home to world-renowned writers. With its tranquil retreat, the hotel exemplifies Miiro's commitment to setting new standards in hospitality by blending contemporary design with timeless English elegance. Templeton Garden features 156 rooms and suites, with many offering gorgeous views of the garden that forms the green heart of the hotel while upholding the area's leafy heritage. The hotel’s contemporary interiors have been carefully thought out and created in collaboration with some of the highly acclaimed British designers to create a peaceful sanctuary for guests and locals alike. Each space is designed to serve as a calming urban retreat. The restaurant and bar at Templeton Garden overlook the hotel’s own garden, drawing inspiration from British seasons. A specially designed and hand-painted mural by a decorative artist depicts the garden's plants, enhancing the peaceful atmosphere. Throughout the property, an art collection selected to complement the neutral interiors and highlight local artists is on display. Additional hotel spaces include a comfortable area that welcomes guests as they enter the property, The Library —offering a curated collection of works by iconic authors, a state-of-the-art gym, and Miiro's signature Refresh Room. Indian travellers seeking an authentic and enriching London experience will find a unique haven in Templeton Garden. The hotel provides a charming and comfortable base for exploring the city's rich history and vibrant culture. The property embodies the spirit of its surroundings, offering guests a welcoming atmosphere, thoughtfully designed rooms, a connection to the local neighbourhood, and an opportunity to immerse themselves in the true essence of London life. Neena Gupta, CEO of Miiro and Executive Director of Group Strategy and International Hospitality at InterGlobe Enterprises, comments: "We are delighted to celebrate the opening of Templeton Garden, the latest addition to Miiro’s growing collection of characterful boutique hotels across Europe. It beautifully embodies our promise to deliver ‘Brilliantly Considered Stays’ that connect guests with the local community. With its elegant design and lush garden oasis, Templeton Garden is set to become London’s newest local favourite." Launched in 2024, Miiro, InterGlobe’s International hotel brand, presents a characterful collection of individually designed hotels nestled in the heart of Europe’s most vibrant cities. Each property thoughtfully embodies the unique culture, history, and attractions of its location, actively reflecting the local essence to offer guests a truly immersive experience. Building on InterGlobe’s established track record of identifying market opportunities and setting new industry benchmarks, Miiro curates ‘Brilliantly Considered Stays’ that deeply connect travellers with local culture, elevating and redefining the hospitality experience. Templeton Garden, London, joins the existing Miiro portfolio of hotels in Paris, Barcelona, and Gstaad, along with new properties opening soon in Vienna. In addition to Miiro, InterGlobe has hotel properties in Amsterdam, Munich, Prague, Budapest, Hamburg, and Melbourne.

London Chiswick Travelodge opens with 113 keys for business, ahead of Easter

Travelodge, the UK’s first budget hotel brand which operates over 600 hotels across the UK, Ireland and Spain, announces it has opened the doors to a brand new 113-room hotel in Chiswick, West London. Superbly situated adjacent to Chiswick Roundabout, the new hotel has created 20 new jobs for the local community. London Chiswick Travelodge is ideally located for both business and leisure travellers. Situated just a short distance from Gunnersbury Park, Chiswick High Road, the Royal Botanic Kew Gardens, and Brentford FC’s Gtech Community Stadium, it is also just a seven minute walk away from Gunnersbury station which serves the London Underground District line and the London Overground. The hotel features Travelodge’s new, premium look and feel design which includes a newly designed reception area, next generation rooms and its new restaurant concept, 85 Bar Cafe - offering everything a business or leisure guest needs for a comfortable and relaxing stay. Sustainability has been an important factor when designing the hotel, which has a BREEAM Excellent rating and an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of A. London Chiswick Travelodge will use air source heat pumps to generate hot water. The hotel also uses low-energy lighting, motion-sensing controls and aerated showers and taps, reducing both energy and water consumption without compromising guest comfort. Other sustainable features include LED lighting throughout and a ‘living’ roof that is covered with vegetation to encourage biodiversity. The opening of this hotel is part of Travelodge’s wider growth plans, as the hotel chain continues to expand in London and more-widely across the UK and Spain. The Company currently has a further seven hotels under construction, located in Skegness, Harwich, Bromsgrove and Banbury and across London in Beckenham, Stratford and Upminster. Travelodge is continuing to develop its UK pipeline and is committed to expanding its hotel network to offer more choice to its customers and support local economies. The group has over 300 target locations for hotel sites across the UK, including over 100 sites in London - which will drive investment and create local jobs. Steve Bennett, Chief Property and Development Officer at Travelodge comments: “We’re delighted to open the doors to London Chiswick Travelodge, as we are very proud of this excellent addition to our London estate. Chiswick is a thriving area for visitors, tourists and business travellers with key attractions and transport links into the city on its doorstep. “This hotel has been built to high standards, with sustainability an important factor of its planning. It also features our new premium look and feel design with our redesigned reception area and next generation rooms, as well as our brand new restaurant concept, 85 Bar Cafe. We are looking forward to welcoming our guests to experience this new hotel. “We are continuing to focus on growing our hotel portfolio, with over 300 locations identified for new hotels across the UK - over 100 of which have been identified in London. This would create even more jobs and provide further choice and great value to business and leisure travellers visiting London and the UK.” Travelodge currently operates 85 hotels and has hotels in 31 of the 33 London Boroughs – it’s one of the capital’s largest hotel chains and employs around 4,000 people across the city.

Oman Air announces resumption of double-daily flights to London

Oman Air will resume double-daily flights between Muscat and London starting October 26, in response to growing demand and the strong and sustained operational performance of this vital route. As informed by a news report in the Times of Oman. The additional flight will be operated four days a week—Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays—providing Oman Air passengers with more flexibility and options to suit their travel plans. It will also enhance seamless connectivity with many destinations served by our Oneworld partners, particularly in North America. By summer 2026, the airline will operate approximately 14 return flights per week from Muscat. Con Korfiatis, CEO of Oman Air, said, "The introduction of the double-daily flights to London reflects the airline's commitment to meeting strong passenger demand, especially as London is a strategic hub in our international network and the United Kingdom is one of the airline's most important inbound tourism markets." He said that strengthening Oman Air's presence on this vital route not only contributes to supporting its operations, but also aligns with the Sultanate of Oman's efforts to stimulate the tourism sector and continue its commitment to achieving sustainable growth, especially as it prepares to join the Oneworld alliance. CEO of Oman Air emphasized the company's keenness to explore market potential and provide an exceptional and distinguished travel experience for its guests. The new schedule will include two daily flights on Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, providing passengers with more seamless and convenient connections to their destinations in the United States and other long-haul destinations. These flights will be operated using the fleet's latest Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, featuring spacious cabins featuring three award-winning cabins: Business Studio, Business Class, and Economy Class.

Air Canada celebrates resumption of London Heathrow to Ottawa flights

Air Canada, Canada’s largest airline and flag carrier, took to the skies with its newest route, relaunching flights between London Heathrow and Ottawa.The new international service heralds a huge milestone, not only for Air Canada, but also for UK-Canada ties, being the only direct flight between the UK and Canada’s capital city. The first flight, AC889, departed Heathrow at 14:05 yesterday afternoon, following a small celebration at Heathrow’s Terminal 2, before touching down in Ottawa at 16:25 local time. This summer, flights will operate four times per week, departing London each Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday afternoon, arriving into the Ontarian city in just over seven hours*. On the return, flights depart Ottawa each Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday evening, before arriving into the British capital the next morning. Customers looking to cross the Atlantic in style can benefit from this new service until 25 October 2025, with flights operated by the airline’s state-of-the-art 787-9 Dreamliner fleet, featuring lie-flat seats in Business Class, and spacious Premium Economy and Economy cabins. Mark Galardo, Air Canada's Executive Vice President, Revenue & Network Planning and President, Cargo, said: “We are thrilled to resume our Ottawa trans-Atlantic services linking Canada’s capital city and London Heathrow, home to one of the world’s most iconic travel destinations and international gateways. “With Air Canada’s Heathrow to Ottawa flights offering easy access to and from Canada’s National Capital region, we are proud to be supporting international business and corporate travel, tourism, plus people visiting friends and family, and look forward to welcoming customers onboard.” Ross Baker, Heathrow’s Chief Customer Officer, said: “Heathrow is committed to offering passengers more choices than ever when it comes to traveling the world, and we are always looking to expand our global reach in collaboration with our airline partners. The launch of Air Canada’s new route to Canada’s capital demonstrates how the world’s most-connected airport is becoming even more connected.” Famed for its rich culture and accessibility to the great Ontarian outdoors, Ottawa is located between Toronto and Montreal and situated on the Rideau Canal - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Established as Canada’s capital in 1857, Ottawa has evolved into one of the country’s most vibrant and exciting cities, with a walkable downtown, and an abundance of parks, restaurants, museums and galleries. Other highlights include the city’s stunning architecture, including the Canadian Parliament Buildings, and year-round events such as the Canadian Tulip Festival each May - the largest of its kind in the world. This summer, Air Canada will offer up to 63 weekly flights between Heathrow and Canada, with direct flights to Calgary, Halifax, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver - and now Ottawa. Alongside smooth connections to a wide range of smaller cities across Canada, the airline’s global network offers Brits convenient options to connect via Canada to destinations in the US, Caribbean, South America and Mexico. Those flying through Air Canada’s hubs to the U.S. also benefit from US customs preclearance, allowing travellers to pre-clear all US immigration and customs formalities pre-departure, and therefore arrive in the US as a domestic passenger.

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