
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Preferred Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Virgin Hotels to bring the brand’s US properties into the L.V.X. Collection.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Located in Lexington, Virginia, The Georges has expanded its room offering with the inclusive of three, two-bedroom suites at a new location in the area. The two-bedroom suites all offer a sitting room and king-size bedroom with upholstering from Lee Industries. Amenities include heated floors throughout, walk-in showers, shared patio,

Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: Starwood Capital has appointed Raul Leal as CEO of SH Hotels & Resorts, effective from 19 August 2021. Leal stepped down from his role as CEO of Virgin Hotels in January this year, succeeded by James Bermingham. At Virgin, Leal spent 10 years with the company. He oversaw the

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Coming into force at 4am BST on Monday 2 August, fully jabbed travellers from the US and Europe will not need to quarantine when arriving in England from an amber listed country. A ten-day trial organised at Heathrow airport, with the help of British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, involved around

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Following last month’s purchase of The Roger, Electra America Hospitality Group has acquired a 178-key hotel in Alexandria, Virginia. Electra America Hospitality Group (EAHG) is a joint venture between Electra America and AKA Hotel Residences that was created in February. The group’s goal, which is demonstrated by its first two

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Virgin Hotels has announced the latest updates to its mobile app Lucy, which now offers ID verification, cashless tipping and expanded room controls. The updated app has been rolled out at Virgin hotels in Nashville, Dallas, Chicago and Las Vegas, with New Orleans coming this summer. Guests can access

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Marking the second international opening for the brand, Virgin Hotels has announced plans for a hotel in Glasgow expected to open in 2022. Located at 236-246 Clyde Street, the hotel will feature 242 rooms and suites, meeting and event space, multiple dining and drinking outlets, a restaurant, bar, social

Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: Virgin Hotels and Marriott International have announced James Bermingham and Anthony Capuano as CEO respectively. Virgin Hotels Bermingham joins the Virgin Hotels executive team following nearly two decades with Montage International. He served as executive vice president of operations for Montage, overseeing all aspects of operations for Montage as

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS/UK: Lifestyle hospitality brand Virgin Hotels has announced openings in Miami (2023), Edinburgh (2022), New York City (2021), Downtown New Orleans (2021) and Las Vegas (2021). Virgin Hotels Miami Developed by Blue Jay Capital with BLUR Workshop as the architect, the hotel will be managed by Virgin. It is located

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Chicago real estate investor Waterton has partnered with Wyoming-based Orion companies to acquire the iconic Virginian Lodge and RV Park. The companies have announced their intent to fully renovate the property in order to match the adventure travel centric market of the town of Jackson. The 13-acre site includes