JUNE 2021
INDUSTRY PARTNER NEWSLETTER
NEW HOTEL OPENINGS Accor continues to grow its UK and Ireland property portfolio with a collection of exciting new hotel openings. 2021 has already seen a number of significant openings across the UK, including ibis Bridgwater, Novotel Cambridge North and Adagio London Stratford. With over 250 properties in the UK and Ireland currently, Accor continues to expand its portfolio across multiple hotel brands: widening its offering for business travellers, whether they are looking for a budget stay or the height of luxury. Here Accor shines a spotlight on three of the hotels set to open their doors in the coming months: Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel The hotel opened its doors on 15th June 2021. Formerly the birthplace of explorer, treasure hunter and polar medallist Francis Howard Bickerton - occupies three beautiful buildings, including two 19th century manor houses, and is set among three acres of private gardens situated on the edge of the city of Oxford. The hotel’s outdoor terrace and landscaped gardens provide an idyllic spot for al fresco dining and drinks receptions on warm summer evenings. ibis Styles Bournemouth A new ibis Styles hotel will open on 15 July 2021, in the coastal resort town of Bournemouth, on the South Coast of England. Following a £2 million refurbishment of a historic beachfront property dating back to 1936, the eagerly awaited hotel will bring a new style of accommodation to the coastal city. ibis Styles Bournemouth will be the UK’s first ice cream themed hotel, with a creative interior design inspired by the local area. ibis Styles Seven Kings, Ilford A new ibis Styles Seven Kings will open on 12 July 2021, offering 92 en-suite bedrooms. The hotel will be designed to celebrate the shapes, textures and colours of a tranquil botanical garden and aim to provide an oasis of calm for guests right by Seven Kings Station. The hotel will blend quirky but comfortable modern styling with ecofriendly touches. The hotel is BREEAM-compliant, meaning that it has been independently assessed for sustainability so guests can be safe in the knowledge that their stay is responsible.
Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House hotel
ibis Styles Seven Kings
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Win with ANA and OTT! Brush up your knowledge on all things ANA with their online course for a chance to win a £100 John Lewis gift card. Complete the course to learn about the ANA Care Promise, their latest 5-Star Skytrax rating for COVID-19 safety, and more. Just be sure to enter by July 19th to enter the prize draw*. Double your chances of winning by subscribing to ANA Connections, their Trade newsletter. Click here to view the ANA online course Click here to subscribe to their newsletter ANA Invited Passengers to IATA Travel Pass Trial ANA is committed to exploring ways to improve the travel experience while ensuring the safety and peace of mind of passengers. Following the CommonPass trial in March, ANA conducted IATA Travel Pass trials on its flights connecting Tokyo with Honolulu and New York from May 24th until June 6th. Each pass helps to verify whether passengers meet the travel requirements and allows them to share their test results/certificates in a secure way. ANA Prioritizes Sustainability with Introduction of Plastic-Free Meal Trays The new Economy Class meal trays are composed of bagasse, the waste fibre created from pressing sugarcane. This will reduce the amount of disposable plastic used by ANA by approximately 30%. This is the latest in a long line of sustainability initiatives from ANA, as it works to meet the ambitious targets outlined in its 2050 sustainability goals. View the new sustainabilty goals
⚽ CMAC are proud to be supporting several UK airlines with the UEFA & Champions League Cup overseas! ⚽ CMACs international experts have coordinated safe and reliable airport transfers and arranged hotel rooms for airline crew landing in Europe. As experts in managed transport solutions, CMAC ensure round the clock support through their local on the ground representation across multiple European locations. CMAC are kicking off summer 2021 with further global expansion, levelling up their international network to continue to provide an unrivalled service for clients in new destinations.
Sunborn London Yacht Hotel, 4* HotelREZ welcomes the amazing Sunborn London Yacht Hotel located in the stunning Royal Victoria Dock area of the city. Offering a unique experience: the privacy and exclusivity of an ocean-going yacht combined with the quality and comfort of a top-class hotel and an amazing outdoor deck to view the best sunsets over London's skyline with al fresco dining and the finest cocktails! A great place to visit the East End of London and easy access to Canary Wharf. Located less than a minute's walk from ExCeL London, and slightly more than 5 minutes' drive from London City Airport with an excellent lounge bar and restaurant with wonderful views of the amazing Docklands of London. Custom House Docklands Light Railway Station is a short walk away and offers direct routes to Westfield Stratford City and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/hotelrez_hotelrezhotels-gds-businesstravelactivity-6787320634440474624-dv5k/ https://www.sunbornhotels.com/london/ - Hotel Code: HTOSG001 GDS -> Apollo/Galileo: HO G5962, Worldspan: HO LONSU, Amadeus: HO LONSUN, Sabre: HO 104209ttle bit of body text
Palazzo Versace Dubai, 5* HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts is proud to welcome the luxurious Palazzo Versace Dubai. With 215 hotel rooms and suites, and 169 residences, reminiscent of a 16th century Italian Palace, Palazzo Versace Dubai is a Neoclassical masterpiece with subtle traces of Arabian architecture. Steeped in classic Italian design, each of the hotel’s luxury rooms reflect the true essence of the Versace brand with furniture designed and tailor-made by the House of Versace exclusively for the hotel. The hotel’s award-winning boutique SPA – the first Versace spa in the world and exclusively designed by Donatella Versace herself - home to outstanding facilities from hot stone relaxation beds to experiential showers. Guests can savour uninterrupted meals at one of Palazzo Versace’s exquisite dining venues including a delectable choice of flavours at the hotel’s fashioninspired Giardino restaurant, elegant Italian dishes at https://www.linkedin.com/posts/hotelrez_hotelrezhotels-gds-businesstravelactivity-6767477107351175168-HPBY https://www.palazzoversace.ae/en/ - Hotel code: DXBPV GDS -> Apollo / Galileo: HO B2797, Worldspan: HO DXBPV, Amadeus: HO DXBPVH, Sabre: HO 281608
Citysuites Aparthotel Manchester, 5* The luxurious 5-star, 237 apartment CitySuites Manchester joins HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts. CitySuites offers a stylish range of studio, one and two bedroom apartments, complete with high end furnishings and must have amenities, and it's the only aparthotel in Manchester with an 18 metre indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, state of the art gym, and 24-hour reception and concierge. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/hotelrez_the-luxurious-5-star-237-apartmentcitysuites-activity-6737394132739731456-_XJL https://www.citysuites.com/en/ - Hotel code: HTO28548 GDS-> Apollo/Galileo: HO D0783, Worldspan: HO MANCS, Amadeus: HO MANCSH, Sabre: HO 312961
All hotels are bookable on the GDS under chain code HO
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