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HOTEL OPENINGS
Hampton by
Hilton opens
first hotel in the
Middle East
Hampton by Hilton has opened its
first hotel in the Middle East with
the opening of Hampton by Hilton
Dubai Airport, the largest property in
Hampton’s global portfolio.
The contemporary 420-room
hotel is located near the Dubai
International Airport and the Dubai
Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA).
Hampton by Hilton Dubai Airport also
features a state-of-the-art rooftop gym
with panoramic views of the Dubai
skyline, a large infinity pool and a fully
licensed bar.
The opening of Hampton by Hilton
Dubai Airport is the brands latest
commitment to international growth,
driven by concerted efforts in China
and Latin America, while deepening
its reach in the U.S., Middle East and
Europe.
The opening bolsters Hampton’s
international footprint of more than
2,380 hotels in 22 countries and
territories. With the largest pipeline in
the brand’s history and in the Hilton
enterprise with 620 planned hotels.
Hampton recently opened its first
hotel in Kazakhstan, and soon will
enter into Argentina, Chile and France.
Shruti Gandhi Buckley, global
head Hampton by Hilton, said:
“Hampton continues to bring quality
accommodations, strong value, and
outstanding service everywhere
travelers need and want to be.”
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CELEBRITIES
Amy Winehouse
and David Bowie
immortalised at
Hard Rock Hotel
London
Hard Rock Hotel London has that
musicians such as Amy Winehouse
and David Bowie will be immortalised
in commissioned art that will be put on
display in the hotel’s 1,000 bedrooms
and suites, upon opening in spring 2019.
Partnering with
internationally
renowned
photographer,
Terry O’Neill and
photography
archive, Iconic
Images, the series of artwork will and
immortalise the world’s biggest music
and culture icons.
O’Neill has shot countless global
music and screen icons, with his work
hanging in national art galleries and
private collections worldwide. The
collaboration will see Hard Rock Hotel
London guests discover unique images
of iconic musicians.
Exhibited across all of the hotel’s
suites and bedrooms, the artwork will
be a visual homage to the biggest
names in the industry, many of whom
have previously stayed at the property.
Joining Winehouse, Hendrix and Bowie
on the hotel walls will be Elton John,
Diana Ross, Madonna and Mick Jagger.
Terry O’Neill said: “The inspiration
for the Hard Rock Hotel collaboration
really comes from the music, and the
rich musical history the site of the new
hotel holds. It seems like anyone who
was anyone went through the lobby,
stood outside the doors, or played gigs
across the road in Hyde Park. Some of
my fondest memories are of taking the
shots that will be showcased, and they
have found a fantastic home at the new
Hard Rock Hotel London”
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REFURBISHMENT
Gleneagles Hotel
posts revenue of
£51m thanks to
refurbishment
The five-red-star-AA Gleneagles Hotel
has reported a 7.5% increase in revenue
to £51.2m as its ongoing refurbishment
helped to “further enhance Gleneagles’
position as a ‘Glorious Playground’”.
In its latest accounts filed with
Companies House for the full-year
period ending 31 December 2017, the
232-room hotel also reported pre-tax
profits of £505,000.
The accounts also showed that a
dividend of £63m was paid as part of
a refinancing of the business to fund
further investment in the property.
The hotel has been undergoing a
multi-million pound refurbishment
since the property was acquired by
current owner Ennismore from drinks
company Diageo in July 2015.
David Kemp, finance director, said:
“Financial performance in the year
was strong, with turnover increasing
by 7.5% over the same period last year.
This continued the strong growth in
turnover experienced in the previous
accounting periods, following the
continuing re-styling and refurbishment
of a substantial portion of Gleneagles.
“Operating profits were ahead of the
same period last year, as we continued
to invest in improving the guest
experience and in re-developing of IT
systems across the business.”
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