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Park Plaza Hotels Partners with Elbit Imaging Ltd to Acquire the 342-room Holiday Inn Amsterdam Schiphol

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 14:49:48 +0200

Park Plaza Hotels is pleased to announce that it has successfully acquired one of the largest Conference Hotels in the Netherlands, located near Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. The property, currently operating as the ‘Holiday Inn Amsterdam Schiphol’, opened in 2007 and offers 342 contemporary guestrooms. The hotel’s main attraction however is the wealth of Meeting & Events facilities on offer and the spacious and tranquil setting in which it is located.

Park Plaza Hotels opens its 7th art’otel in Europe, the art’otel cologne in Germany

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:36:07 +0200

Park Plaza Hotels, the dynamic operator and developer of lifestyle hotels in Europe, have announced the opening of the brand new art'otel cologne in Germany, its 7th art'otel to date. High-quality interior design, striking architecture and modern facilities are an integral part of the art'otel brand experience, but the original art on display in each hotel is the main attraction.

Staff Movement - Greg Hegarty

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:08:08 +0200

Greg Hegarty has been appointed General Manager at Park Plaza Riverbank in London, United Kingdom. Returning to Park Plaza Hotels, Greg Hegarty takes up the role of General Manager at the four-star deluxe Park Plaza Riverbank London and the five-star Plaza on the River Club and Residence. Previously General Manager at Park Plaza County Hall and Park Plaza Sherlock Holmes, Greg moved to BDL Hotels as Group Operations Manager in November 2007 and is excited to return to Park Plaza Hotels as the group expands globally. Awarded the Esprit General Manager of the Year at the 2006 Carlson Conference, and a winner of the Caterer and Hotelkeeper Acorn Award in 2004, Hegarty is currently studying a Masters in Business Administration at Kingston University.

Staff Movement - Simon Mahon

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:05:58 +0200

Simon Mahon has been appointed General Manager at Park Plaza County Hall in London, United Kingdom. Park Plaza County Hall's new General Manager, Simon Mahon knows the area intimately, having spent two years as General Manager at London County Hall Premier Inn, before working as an Area Manager for Whitbread in London and the South East. He has over 15 years experience in the hospitality industry, including management roles in hotels in Edinburgh, Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool. "London's South Bank is one of the most vibrant areas in the country and the opportunity to join one of its most successful hotels tempted me back from area management," says Mahon.

Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London Focuses on the Environment

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:49:25 +0200

Park Plaza Hotels believes that sustainable environmental practices reflect the expectations and desires of its guests, employees, stakeholders and partners in business. Throughout its nearly 40 hotels in the UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa, the company is committed to finding and implementing ways to mitigate its environmental impact through its TREE (Total Responsibility for Everyone’s Environment) and SEASON (Save Energy and Switch Off Now) initiatives. These focus on responsible water and energy usage and waste management.

Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:29:28 +0200

It will be London's biggest ever hotel in a generation, boasting 1,021 guest rooms in a dramatic glass-clad heart-shaped building at the southern end of Westminster Bridge.

Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:27:06 +0200

It will be London's biggest ever hotel in a generation, boasting 1,021 guest rooms in a dramatic glass-clad heart-shaped building at the southern end of Westminster Bridge.

City of Amsterdam Signs Agreement with Park Plaza Hotels to Develop an art’otel in the City’s Iconic Former Kadaster Office

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:15:18 +0200

Park Plaza Hotels announce the signing of a key covenant with the City of Amsterdam (The Netherlands), paving the way for developing an art’otel in one of Amsterdam’s most iconic city centre buildings.

Staff Movement - Sharon Waye

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:01:35 +0200

Sharon Waye has been appointed Human Resources Manager UK at [[Park Plaza Hotels Limited]] in London , United Kingdom. Waye joins Park Plaza Hotels with a wealth of experience spanning her 15 year career in HR. She will be responsible for implementing and directing the HR strategies across the portfolio in the UK in tandem with the company’s EMEA directive. Prior to joining Park Plaza Hotels, Waye held various director roles at Hilton, and managerial roles with De Vere Venues, Debenhams, Stakis and London’s Great Eastern Hotel. Park Plaza Hotels Limited is owner, operator and franchisor of hotels in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The majority of the group's hotels operate under the Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts brand (part of Carlson Hotels Worldwide), over which the Group has exclusive rights in 56 countries in EMEA or art'otel a brand which the company fully owns. Park Plaza Hotels also manages the luxury all-suite Plaza on the River - Club and Residence, London.

Staff Movement - Philip Chambers

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:56:02 +0200

Philip Chambers has been promoted General Manager of three London properties at [[Park Plaza Hotels Limited]] in London , United Kingdom. Chambers joined the hotel group in 2007 and as General Manager opened the 398 room, four-star deluxe Park Plaza County Hall London hotel in February 2008. His outstanding leadership skills and the success of Park Plaza County Hall has led to him being appointed General Manager of two additional hotels, the four-star deluxe Park Plaza Riverbank London and five-star Plaza on the River - Club and Residence. Park Plaza Hotels Limited is owner, operator and franchisor of hotels in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The majority of the group's hotels operate under the Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts brand (part of Carlson Hotels Worldwide), over which the Group has exclusive rights in 56 countries in EMEA or art'otel a brand which the company fully owns. Park Plaza Hotels also manages the luxury all-suite Plaza on the River - Club and Residence, London.

Park Plaza Hotels announces promotion and new appointment

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:34:15 +0200

Park Plaza Hotels has promoted Philip Chambers to General Manager of three London properties, and appointed Sharon Waye as Human Resources Manager UK.

Park Plaza Hotels announces participation in global environmental initiative

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 18:15:19 +0200

Park Plaza Hotels today announced its participation in a global environmental initiative as part of a special worldwide celebration to mark Carlson Hotels Worldwide's 1000th hotel. As part of Carlson Hotels Worldwide's global portfolio of hotel brands, Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts supports its commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible business.

Park Plaza Hotels Appoints Wilfried Persevalle as Regional Director of Sales & Revenue UK and Marieke de Witte as Human Resources Manager Benelux

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:08:32 +0200

Park Plaza Hotels today announce the appointment of two key executives – Wilfried Persevalle as Regional Director of Sales & Revenue UK and Marieke de Witte as Human Resources Manager Benelux. With over 14 years experience in the hospitality industry, Wilfried Persevalle joins Park Plaza Hotels having worked for international hotel chains in several destinations including Concorde in Paris, Hilton in London, Kempinski in Budapest and more recently in Argentina working on the pre-opening of a new independent 5 star hotel.

Park Plaza Hotels launches People Development & HR brand – YOU:

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:01:16 +0200

As quality of service standards, employee satisfaction and people development continue to be high on the strategic business agenda at Park Plaza Hotels, the company has embarked on a series of tailor-made training sessions for each of its 2000 employees – including all guest-facing agency staff.

Park Plaza Hotels acquire Park Plaza Westminster Bridge hotel

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0200

With the construction of Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London's largest hotel to open in the city for decades well underway, Park Plaza Hotels now declare full ownership of the hotel. Agreement to increase its ownership of the development from 33% to 100% was announced to the London Stock Exchange yesterday.

Park Plaza Hotels To Expand Into Qatar And Morocco

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0200

Park Plaza Hotels has announced the signing of franchise agreements for new hotels in Qatar and Morocco. The hotels, located in Doha and Marrakech, will be operated by a local subsidiary of Global V Hospitality Inc.

Park Plaza Hotels Announce New Strategic Airline Partnerships

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0200

Amsterdam | Park Plaza Hotels has today announced an additional 14 airlines have joined their network of strategic partners which already included British Airways, American Airlines, United Airlines, Northwest Airlines and Delta. Now frequent flyers of SAS, KLM/Air France, Lufthansa, Continental, Qantas, US Airways, Midwest Airlines, Air Canada, Aeromexico, Icelandair, Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Lan Chile, and Asiana will be able to earn 500 air miles per stay at all Park Plaza Hotels and art’otels across Europe, Middle East & Africa.

Park Plaza County Hall London to open in September with key industry professionals at the helm

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0200

LONDON | Park Plaza Hotels Europe today announce that their fifth London hotel, Park Plaza County Hall, will open in September 2007, with key executives already appointed to lead the management team.

Park Plaza Hotels Europe expands lifestyle hotel offering with 2 new art’otels in Germany

Thu, 09 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0200

London | The two properties are existing hotels located in central Berlin and in Potsdam, a historic cultural town just 20 minutes from the city.

Park Plaza Tyrrelstown Dublin, now open!

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0200

The brand new, 4-star deluxe Park Plaza Tyrrelstown, Dublin, has now opened, joining the growing network Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts worldwide. The hotel opened under the management of Ireland’s leading hotel management company, Hotel Partners, following their territorial licence agreement with Park Plaza Hotels Europe – mastor franchisor for Carlson Hotels Worldwide’s Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts brand.