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Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Appoints Edd Karlan as Vice President of Sales & Services
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas | March 30, 2022
LAS VEGAS – March 30, 2022 – Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, has added industry veteran Edd Karlan as Vice President of Sales & Services to the resort’s Hilton leadership team. As Vice President of Sales & Services, Edd oversees the resort’s sales efforts, leading the passionate team of sales and services staff, build brand awareness and identifying new market opportunities for Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. He collaborates closely with ownership and management to maximize revenue. Edd has spent over 25 years with the Hilton family in New York City, Atlanta, Anaheim, Calif. and Palm Beach, Fla. ...
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Set for June 2022 Opening
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh: | March 15, 2022
EDINBURGH, Scotland - March 15, 2022 - Virgin Hotels, the luxury lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, announces reservations are live for its first European hotel Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, on 1 June 2022. Situated in the landmark India Buildings in Edinburgh's Old Town, a stone's throw from Edinburgh Castle, the hotel features 222 Chambers and Grand Chamber Suites and multiple dining and drinking outlets, all with their own unique space and distinct design. This includes Commons Club, Virgin Hotels' flagship restaurant and bar that acts as a modern day social club; and Eve, a vibrant, all-day dining sp...
Virgin Hotels to Debut Two U.K. Hotels & a New-Build Hotel in New York City in 2022
Virgin Hotels | February 3, 2022
MIAMI, Feb. 3, 2022 -- Virgin Hotels, the lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, has announced its historic expansion into the United Kingdom this spring with Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, followed by Virgin Hotels Glasgow. The portfolio continues to grow stateside, with the opening of Virgin Hotels New York scheduled for late summer of 2022. Leading the charge is Virgin Hotels' Chief Executive Officer, James Bermingham, and his shining executive team. "Expanding into the United Kingdom is a major and much-anticipated milestone for Virgin Hotels. Our two new hotels in Scotland blend their distinctive perso...
Virgin Hotels Partners With InnSpire to Deploy Latest in Guest Experience and Contactless Service Integration Across Multiple Properties
InnSpire | January 20, 2022
Global brand continues to leverage InnSpire connectivity and seamless hub integration abilities to maximize satisfaction, convenience and safety at all stages of the guest journey across its global properties. LAS VEGAS, NV – January 20, 2022 – InnSpire, the leading provider of a comprehensive technology suite that helps drive a seamless, world-class guest experience for some of the world’s most iconic hotels and brands, has announced the expansion of its partnership with Virgin Hotels following the successful implementation of its suite of guest connectivity and contactless compatible solutions at the newly opened Virgin Hotels Las Ve...
Virgin Hotels Appoints Bryan Davern as Vice President of Operations, Europe
Virgin Hotels | January 12, 2022
EDINBURGH, Scotland - January 12, 2022 - Virgin Hotels, the lifestyle hotel brand from Sir Richard Branson, is pleased to welcome Bryan Davern as its new Vice President of Operations, Europe. Bryan will spearhead operations for the brand in Europe as it gears up to open its first hotels outside of the US. Commencing with two highly anticipated openings in the UK, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh will launch first this spring, followed swiftly by Virgin Hotels Glasgow in the summer. Davern brings over 20 years of experience in hotel and hospitality management and joins from Press Up Hospitality Group, Ireland's biggest hospitality operator....
Virgin Hotels Turns to Virdee to Deploy Self Check-In
Virdee | September 28, 2021
Virgin Hotels remain on the cutting edge of innovation and personalization, collaborating with Virdee to deploy exceptional contactless check-in solutions and enhance the guest experience. MIAMI and AUSTIN, Texas – September 28, 2021 – Virgin Hotels – one of the most unique and forward-thinking hotel brands – is collaborating with Virdee to implement hospitality’s leading virtual reception solution and ensure a superior digital check-in experience for all hotel guests. Virdee kiosks are currently piloting at Virgin Hotels in Chicago and Dallas, with the Nashville location in deployment, and Virdee will grow with the hotel’s port...
Virgin Hotels New Orleans Opens in The Big Easy’s Warehouse District
Virgin Hotels New Orleans | August 19, 2021
NEW ORLEANS – August 19, 2021 – Virgin Hotels, the lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, opens the doors to Virgin Hotels New Orleans on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Located in the city's artsy Warehouse District, the new hotel delivers thoughtful yet playful references to the city. The hotel features multiple dining and drinking outlets, including the 13th-floor bar, Dreamboat, a cocktail lounge; The Pool Club, a rooftop pool, restaurant, and bar; Commons Club, the brand's flagship restaurant, bar and lounge, and Funny Library Coffee Shop—plus various meeting and event spaces. "We're excited to...
Virgin Hotels Nashville Adds to Leadership Team
VIRGIN HOTELS NASHVILLE | June 29, 2021
Nashville, TN — June 29, 2021 — Virgin Hotels, the lifestyle hotel brand by Sir Richard Branson, is pleased to welcome three new members to its Nashville property’s leadership team: James Garrido as Director of Food & Beverage, Joshua Schaeffer as Director of Experience, and Shane Fortner as Director of Sales. James Garrido joins Virgin Hotels Nashville as the new Director of Food & Beverage. Garrido will oversee the Food & Beverage department to deliver a Virgin-branded experience that seamlessly incorporates fantastic food, delicious drinks, and superb service. Prior to joining Virgin Hotels...
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