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CORINTHIA HOTEL LONDON LAUNCHES "SUMPTUOUS SLEEP RETREAT" AND COMBINES 5-STAR LUXURY WITH MEDICAL, PHYSICAL AND NUTRITION EXPERTISE

1st May 2014


Corinthia Hotel London has unveiled a ‘Sumptuous Sleep Retreat’ which launches on 13 May 2014.   Developed in partnership with medically-trained experts, this is a response to research and guest feedback indicating that a great night’s sleep is becoming the ultimate luxury.

Corinthia is to embrace and educate guests on the concept of quality sleep and has combined its own luxurious facilities with the latest advice from leading UK Physiologist and sleep expertDr Guy Meadows who uses ‘mindfulness technique’, and UK Nutritionist Jeannette Hyde who has designed a Sleep Menu, along with hotel chef Garry Hollihead, based on a Functional Medicine approach.  The experts are also available for one-to-one consultations by appointment.

The Sumptuous Sleep Retreat includes: -

  • Accommodation in one of the luxurious bedrooms or suites
  • A light lunch from the Sleep Menu in the Spa Lounge at ESPA Life at Corinthia
  • A 120 minute Sleep Ritual at ESPA Life at Corinthia
  • Dinner from the Sleep Menu in The Northall restaurant at the hotel
  • Time to unwind in one of the hotels famous Sleep Pods at ESAP Life at Corinthia
  • A turndown treat of valerian tea or warm milk and pumpkin seed cookies
  • A light breakfast from the Sleep Menu served in the guest’s room
  • A choice of a personalised Osteopathy consultation, personalised Acupuncture session or Ancient Indian Shirodhara treatment at ESPA Life at Corinthia
  • (Plus one-to-one sessions with Dr Guy Meadows and/or Jeannette Hyde available at an additional consultation fee) 

Matthew Dixon, Corinthia London General Manager, said: “We are in the business of selling sleep and this project highlights all the reasons to choose Corinthia Hotel London to wind down, relax, and get a quality night’s rest. After all if we sleep well, we perform well the following day, and many guests are here on demanding business trips or for a weekend of leisure where they want to feel on top form.”

The Sleep Spa:  A ‘Sleep Ritual’ will be available at ESPA Life at Corinthia.  A cleansing foot ritual is followed by treatments such as polarity balance bodywork to counter the negative effects of using mobile phones and computers, or Shirodhara, the Ayurvedic pouring of oil on the forehead. Sleep Acupuncture, Osteopathy, and soothing Balinese massages with hot stones are also on offer.  And the hotel has six male and six female Sleep Pods in which guests can sleep before or after treatments. 

The Sleep Expert:  UK based Physiologist Dr Guy Meadows of The Sleep School, and author of ‘The Sleep Book: How to Sleep Well Every Night’, will offer guests one-to-one sleep coaching consultations by appointment. His approach is based on mindfulness techniques and use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).  Dr Guy Meadow’s top tips for good sleep will be distributed in the hotel and can be found here: http://www.corinthia.com/hotels/london/the-power-of-sleep/the-sleep-expert/?id=5432 and here:http://www.corinthia.com/hotels/london/the-power-of-sleep/sleep-tips/?id=5905

CORINTHIA HOTEL LONDON CELEBRATES TRIPADVISOR EXCELLENCE AWARD

July 19, 2013 

(Forimmediaterelease.net) Corinthia Hotel London is delighted to receive the TripAdvisor Excellence Award for the Corinthia Hotel London property, The Lobby Lounge, its British restaurant The Northall and modern Italian Massimo Restaurant and Oyster Bar.

TripAdvisor’s Excellence Award celebrates hospitality excellence across the world and is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding guest reviews on TripAdvisor. 

Matthew Dixon, General Manager, Corinthia Hotel London says, “As we celebrate our second anniversary this summer I am delighted that our staff’s hard work, in ensuring visitor’s to Corinthia Hotel London receive excellent five-star service, is reflected in positive reviews on TripAdvisor. They are always a pleasure to read.”

With service at the heart of Corinthia London, guests are assured a relaxing stay in the centrally located hotel. Ideally positioned on the River Thames and in the heart of cultural London, the hotel is just minutes from Trafalgar Square and moments from Covent Garden, the Southbank, and Westminster Abbey, making it the perfect home for leisure tourists. In addition the hotel offers a pre-bookable 24-hour check-in and out policy and complimentary Wi-Fi on a high speed 1-Gb broadband connection that allows guests to relax or work with ease. The hotel’s stunning interiors, which include original Victorian design features, gives a dramatic backdrop to any visit, whether a lunch meeting or a week-long stay.

The first port of call for many of Corinthia London’s guests, The Lobby Lounge, is situated at the heart of hotel providing a sanctuary away from the bustle of the city and a tranquil ambiance for guests. The Lobby Lounge is the perfect meeting place for friends and colleagues alike with comfortable and spacious seating and all day dining. Guests come to enjoy the quintessential Afternoon Tea, served under the Lobby Lounge’s “Full Moon” chandelier, produced by prestigious French crystal manufacturer Baccarat.

Seasonal specialties are often added to The Lobby Lounge menu, currently the Summer Social Afternoon Tea celebrates Britain’s best loved summer pastimes, with treats such as The Picnic Basket strawberry tart and the Summer Meadow Pimms jelly. The Summer Social Afternoon Tea is available from July 8, 2013 throughout the summer and is priced at £39 or £49 including a glass of Laurent-Perrier Champagne.

The hotel’s two distinct restaurants ensure guests a wide choice of cuisine throughout the day at Corinthia London. 

The Northall provides all day dining with a seasonal British menu overseen by Executive Chef Garry Hollihead. Garry has gone to great lengths to source unique and wholesome ingredients from artisan producers: beef from Duke of Buccleuch in Scotland, duck from Reggie Johnson in Lancashire, and the freshest fish from Matthew Stevens in Cornwall.

This light and airy 185 cover restaurant, designed by GA Design International, is set across four stunning and distinct areas, offering a Private Dining Room for intimate dinners. The Northall encapsulates the best of British hospitality – both past and present – with a comfortable and relaxed eating environment, whilst offering views over Whitehall Gardens towards the River Thames.

Massimo Restaurant and Oyster Bar, is open for lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday, and provides a striking yet informal setting for its modern Italian menu. At the Oyster Bar, guests can enjoy oysters, crudo and a glass of Prosecco for a pre-dinner aperitivo. The main menu includes dishes such as risotto with asparagus, marjoram and lemon, and fillet of hake with tomatoes and black olives. For the ultimate in dining luxury, Massimo Restaurant has a Private Dining Room complete with its own chef’s station.

Designed by David Collins Studio Massimo Restaurant and Oyster Bar is inspired by the late Victorian architecture of the hotel and mixes classical architectural references with Mediterranean styling. The hotel’s original Corinthian columns, which are dramatically striped in white and warm grey, frame the room and streamline views to the Oyster bar emphasizing it as the focal point. 

For more information on Corinthia Hotel London visit www.corinthia.com/London 
 

MEDIA CONTACT: Karen Hoffman/Sarah McHeffey, (212) 447-0027,info@bradfordglobalmarketing.com

CORINTHIA HOTELS NAMES NEW HEAD OF INTERNATIONAL PR

 
Jul 09, 2013

Corinthia Hotels announces the appointment of widely-experienced public relations, travel and media specialist, Fiona Harris, as its Director of International Public Relations. This newly-created role will see Fiona managing the hotel group's international PR strategy and teams as Corinthia continues to build on its brand in major cities around the world.

Fiona will also take direct responsibility for all PR matters at the Corinthia flagship hotel in London, where she will be based.

Fiona joins Corinthia Hotels following a successful career in travel and media spanning 23 years, having worked in London and overseas.

Prior to joining Corinthia, Fiona was Director of PR and brand development for Kuoni Travel. She was responsible for international creative campaigns, PR and CSR, and the media strategy behind the brand’s retail growth that saw new luxury travel stores open across the UK, as well as the launch of a desirable partnership with the John Lewis Group. Fiona also worked for Conde Nast Traveller as Commercial Business Director and Acting Publisher, and for Tatler as Advertisement Director.

Fiona has written travel editorial for Hello! Magazine, worked on location for the BBC’s famous TV Chef, Keith Floyd, and ran her own successful PR and marketing agency, directing international hotel and tourist board accounts.

"Joining Corinthia feels like the perfect move for me. Having worked in the dynamic luxury travel sector and for leading broadcasters and media owners, I can now bring my knowledge of these industries together to help Corinthia along its road towards becoming a global business," said Fiona.

Welcoming her appointment, Simon Naudi, CEO of Corinthia Hotels, said: "Fiona joins us at an exciting time. With Corinthia London as our much-acclaimed flagship, other hotels in exciting global locations, and more to open over the coming years, we are very much focused on ensuring that our company’s essence - the ‘Spirit of Corinthia’- is not only reflected in the way we do things, but equally in the messages we share with our customers and partners worldwide."

Source: corinthia.com

AWARD-WINNING HOTEL BROUGHT TO LIFE IN HOLLYWOOD


CORINTHIA HOTEL LONDON DAZZLES TINSELTOWN

Jun 16 2013

NEW YORK, New York - The five-star Corinthia Hotel London, which continues to draw A-list celebrities, Hollywood executives, movie premiers, and launches, presented Corinthia Hotel London Live in Hollywood. Matthew Dixon, General Manager, Corinthia Hotel London, and his team dazzled a packed entertainment and travel industry audience with a dramatic 3-D show at RealD Theater, bringing the elegance, location, and personal service aspects of the award-winning hotel “to life” in Los Angeles. Damaritz Sierra of Travel Like a Rock Star travel agency, was the lucky winner of a luxurious two-night stay in one of Corinthia Hotel London’s opulent penthouses.

In addition to having the largest rooms and most luxurious penthouses in the city, the hotel is known for its superb attractions, including ESPA Life at Corinthia. This luxurious four-story spa has a 24-hour, fully-equipped gym with world-class trainers to meet with demands of international travelers and Rush Hour Beauty Treatments, which offer maximum results in under an hour. The Daniel Galvin Movie Make-Over Room is a discrete, private room created for celebrity and VIP guests who require total privacy while enjoying the salon.

Matthew Dixon, General Manager, Corinthia Hotel London, spoke about the hotel’s unique attributes, in addition to having the largest rooms in London. Dixon described the Corinthia Hotel London as “an intricately-restored grand hotel with a 21st century approach. Its modern elegance is defined by a blend of classic Victorian architecture with outstanding craftsmanship and contemporary art, mirroring the energy, style, and history of the area. Guests are offered all the modern luxuries whilst enjoying an authentic experience in a hotel and location with heritage.”

“The Seven Penthouses of Corinthia London,” are a spectacular collection of exclusive two-story penthouse hotel suites. These opulent guest residences are built within the soaring turrets of the grand Victorian building, each with its distinct style and unique hand-crafted bespoke finishes and furniture. The penthouses are themed around personalities typically found living in an affluent London street – royalty, high society, explorers, actors, musicians, writers, and politicians. Designed by GA Design International, the penthouses evoke an elegant residential style, all appointed with expansive outside terraces complete with exceptional and previously unseen views across the capital.

Source: corinthia.com

 

10th ANNIVERSARY GALA DINNER FOR CORINTHIA HOTEL BUDAPEST

LUXURIOUS LONDON PENTHOUSE

 

Winner of opulent penthouse stay at Corinthia Hotel London

Apr 23, 2013

NEW YORK, New York - Donna Keane, Manager of Leisure Operations, Protravel International, was the lucky winner of a luxurious two-night stay in one of Corinthia Hotel London’s opulent Penthouses. The grand prize drawing took place at the Corinthia Hotel London Live presentation in the screening room of the Crosby St. Hotel in New York City. A packed travel industry audience was dazzled with a dramatic 3-D presentation bringing the elegance, location and personal service aspects of the award-winning hotel “to life” in New York.

Matthew Dixon, General Manager, Corinthia Hotel London, spoke about the hotel’s unique attributes, in addition to having the largest rooms in London Dixon described the Corinthia Hotel London as “an intricately restored grand hotel with a 21st century approach. Its modern elegance is defined by a blend of classic Victorian architecture with outstanding craftsmanship and contemporary art, mirroring the energy, style and history of the area. Guests are offered all the modern luxuries whilst enjoying an authentic experience in a hotel and location with heritage.”

“The Seven Penthouses of Corinthia London,” are a spectacular collection of exclusive two-story penthouse hotel suites. These opulent guest residences are built within the soaring turrets of the grand Victorian building, each with its distinct style and unique hand-crafted bespoke finishes and furniture. The penthouses are themed around personalities typically found living in an affluent London street – royalty, high society, explorers, actors, musicians, writers and politicians.

Designed by GA Design International, the penthouses evoke an elegant residential style, all appointed with expansive outside terraces complete with exceptional and previously unseen views across the capital.

Corinthia Hotel London, is the flagship of the five-star Corinthia Hotels brand, which is headquartered in Malta. H.E. Amb. Christopher Grima, Malta's Permanent Representative to the United Nations was also present at the Corinthia London event.

PHOTOS: Matthew Dixon, General Manager, Corinthia Hotel London & Donna Keane, Manager of Leisure Operations, Protravel International, New York City - The Royal Penthouse of Corinthia Hotel London / Photos from corinthia.com

Robb Report Award


BEST OF THE BEST AWARD GOES TO CORINTHIA HOTEL LONDON

Apr 07, 2013

 

Corinthia Hotels announces that its flagship Corinthia Hotel London has received the “Best of the Best” award in the new hotels category from Robb Report magazine. The award was presented in New York to Matthew Dixon, General Manager, Corinthia Hotel London, at the Manhattan offices of Robb Report. Corinthia’s London property has been rated among the city’s finest 5-star luxury hotels since it opened 2 years ago.

“We are extremely proud to be recognized with the prestigious ‘Best of the Best’ Award, presented to us by the Robb Report, one of the leading luxury publications in the US,” said Matthew Dixon. “I am delighted to accept the award on behalf of the entire Corinthia Hotel London team, as we feel that it is the personal service and the Corinthia philosophy of “Craftsmanship of Care” that provides a special guest experience that distinguishes us from other hotels in the luxury category.”

Dixon described the Corinthia Hotel London as “an intricately-restored grand hotel with a 21st century approach. Its modern elegance is defined by a blend of classic Victorian architecture with outstanding craftsmanship and contemporary art, mirroring the energy, style, and history of the area. Guests are offered all the modern luxuries whilst enjoying an authentic experience in a hotel and location with heritage.”

PHOTO: Matthew Dixon, General Manager, Corinthia Hotel London, accepts the Robb Report’s “Best of the Best” Award on behalf of Corinthia Hotel London.

Source: corinthia.com

CORINTHIA HOTELS LAUNCHES LUXURY SUMMIT SERIES

IN LONDON WITH LUXURY MARKETING COUNCIL

(November 27, 2012, London) Corinthia Hotels launched a “Luxury Summit” series organized by The Luxury Marketing Council, together with media partner International Herald Tribune on November 12, 2012.  The premier event was hosted at Corinthia Hotel London, the Corinthia brand’s luxurious flagship property. 

 The full-morning luxury summit, A Rising Tide – The Changing Luxury Market and Customer:  Trends, Challenges, Best Marketing Practices of Top Luxury Brands, focused on the global market accelerated by technology, political and economic change.  The London event, which attracted more than 100 high level luxury brand executives, will be followed by Luxury Summits at Corinthia Hotel St. Petersburg and in Moscow in March, 2013. 

Following opening remarks by Gregory Furman, Founder & Chairman, The Luxury Marketing Council, moderator of the event, and Patrick Falconer, Managing Director, UK, Northern Europe, Middle East and Africa, New York Times/International Herald Tribune, the Summit featured a diverse group of speakers.

Matthew Dixon, General Manager, Corinthia Hotel London, gave a compelling presentation offering  many insightful perspectives on customer service and the importance of moving from a vision of customer service to inspiring employees to embrace and deliver that vision. Dixon also defined modern luxury as “time well spent” and noted that the Corinthia Hotel London has initiated the first and only 24 hour check in policy.  

Other opening session speakers were Tony Potter, President, Braveagle;  Nathalie Remy, Partner, Apparel, Fashion and Luxury Practice, McKinsey and Company; and Rebecca Robins, Director, Interbrand and co-author of “Meta-Luxury Brands and the Culture of Excellence.”

Remy told the audience “As luxury players are now facing increasing uncertainty in the development of some core growth areas like China's domestic market, the reactivation of the European consumer is becoming increasingly important. In order to re-bond with the European consumer, luxury players should reconsider how to cater to their specific needs, enhance affordability, nourish their growing appetite for luxury experience, and bolster multichannel."

The opening session was followed by a panel, "The Year So Far, The Year to Come: Issues and Trends,” Joining the panel were  Lisa Gregg, VP ICS International, American Express; Michaela Wolf, Head of Marketing & E-commerce of Georg Jensen; Janet Carpenter, Global Head of Atelier-Leo Burnett (the luxury practice); and David Hesketh, Managing Director of Laurent-Perrier UK .

"Our survey of some of the more than 100 leaders from major luxury brands attending the  luxury summit in London, was a clear indication  that the issues addressed had practical relevance  AND that in London there is a very strong interest in increasing the frequency of events such as this.  This reflects, and is consistent with the global trend of luxury brands to stay current with best marketing practices and creatively engaging in partnerships and collaborations with kindred spirit luxury brands," said Luxury Marketing Council Chairman, Greg Furman, whose members include 1000 luxury brands in 40 cities worldwide. 

 

Since its opening a year ago, Corinthia Hotels’ flagship property in London has created quite a buzz in that city’s luxury hotel scene. Corinthia’s 294-room property boasts the largest rooms in London at 485 ft²; and ESPA Life at Corinthia, spread over four floors, is the largest hotel spa in London, becoming a destination in itself for health and wellness.  However, it was when Corinthia Hotel London unveiled in February 2012, its exquisite and individually themed collection of seven penthouses, each two stories with their own terrace views of London, that the hotel became a real game changer in the city’s luxury accommodation scene.

About Corinthia Hotel London
Housed within a Victorian building, 294 rooms including 36 suites and 7 penthouses offer sweeping views across London’s most popular landmarks. Corinthia Hotel London provides unrivalled world-class luxury with superb ground floor offerings including restaurant The Northall, serving the best in British produce throughout the day; specialty seafood at Massimo Restaurant & Oyster Bar and the musically inspired Bassoon Bar.  Corinthia London is also home to the flagship ESPA Life at Corinthia, a next-generation spa housed across four floors. The hotel boasts the largest room sizes in London, original restored Victorian columns and tall windows that let in swathes of natural light.  Cutting edge technology in rooms and meeting rooms allow for recording, mixing and broadcasting from dedicated media rooms.  Corinthia London is a 21st century grand hotel located in the heart of London, created by experts with a passion for craftsmanship and an understanding of world-class service. Corinthia London is the ninth of Corinthia Hotels’ collection of five-star hotels founded by the Pisani family of Malta

 About Corinthia Hotels

Corinthia is a collection of hotels founded by the Pisani family of Malta. We are in our 50th year of business and growing. Corinthia is a family-inspired business, with family values underpinning the Spirit of Corinthia, meaning that we look out for one another, support one another and positively encourage one another. As a hotel business, we focus on giving honest, discreet service. We see ourselves as craftsmen in the world of hospitality, valuing authenticity, energy, precision and understanding. Each of the hotels and resorts we have created in some of the most exciting places in the world is a tribute to local architecture and cultural traditions. The Corinthia portfolio includes the newly-opened flagship Corinthia Hotel in London, as well as award-winning Corinthia Hotels in Budapest, Malta, Prague, St Petersburg, Tripoli and Lisbon.

 Corinthia Hotels is owned by International Hotel Investments (IHI), a publicly-traded company in Malta. CHI Hotels & Resorts Limited is a wholly-owned member of the IHI Group which manages Corinthia Hotels. For more information, please visit corinthia.com.

Photos (Attached) Caption:
Photo #1 (From left to right):  Matthew Dixon, General Manager, Corinthia Hotel London; Patrick Falconer, Managing Director – UK, Northern Europe, Middle East and Africa, the New York Times/International Herald Tribune; Rebecca Robins, Director, Interbrand; Nathalie Remy, Partner, Apparel, Fashion and Luxury Practice, McKinsey & Company; Greg Furman, Founder & Chairman, The Luxury Marketing Council; and Tony Potter, President, Braveagle.  

 Photo #2 (from left to right): Janet Carpenter, Global Head, atelier-Leo Burnett; Michaela Wolf, Head of Marketing & E-commerce, Georg Jensen; Greg Furman, Founder & Chairman, The Luxury Marketing Council; Lisa Gregg, VP ICS International, American Express; and David Hesketh, Managing Director, Laurent-Perrier UK.  

 

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MATTHEW DIXON, GENERAL MANAGER, CORINTHIA HOTEL LONDON

FEATURED SPEAKER AT LUXURY MARKETING COUNCIL IN NEW YORK CITY

(Sept 28, 2012, New York) Matthew Dixon, General Manager of one of London’s newest award-winning luxury properties, Corinthia Hotel London, was a featured speaker at a Luxury Marketing Council (LMC) event held at Haworth on September 12 in New York City. According to LMC Founder & Chairman, Gregory J. Furman,  Mr. Dixon gave one of the most compelling presentations on customer service in the 18-year history of The Luxury Marketing Council: “An Exploration of How Best Luxury Brands 'Surprise and Delight' Their Best Customers.”
 

The presentation consisted of many insightful perspectives on customer service and the importance of moving from a vision of customer service to inspiring employees to embrace and deliver that vision: creating a culture where “Yes!” is the only reply to customer requests and human warmth is implicit in every interchange.
 
Furman added, “At a time when American Express Publishing research shows customer service sadly to be at an all-time, historical low, Matthew Dixon was a breath of fresh air to the rave reviews of Luxury Marketing Council members attending.”
 
Since its opening 16 months ago, Corinthia Hotels’ flagship property in London has created quite a buzz in that city’s hotel scene. The 294-room property boasts the largest rooms in London at 485 ft², whilst the pioneering ESPA Life at Corinthia, spread over four floors, is fast becoming a destination in itself for health and wellness. However, it was when Corinthia Hotel London unveiled in February 2012, its exquisite and individually themed collection of seven penthouses, each two stories with their own terrace views of the iconic sights of London, that the hotel became a real game changer in the city’s luxury accommodation scene.
 
The audience of luxury brand executives learned that much credit for the five-star property’s success, in addition to its authenticity, luxurious product and location, was due to its “dedication to the craftsmanship of care and personalized service.” Mr Dixon further noted, “This service-oriented culture is the vision and philosophy of Corinthia Hotels’ Founder and Chairman, Alfred Pisani.”
 
Mr Dixon also defined modern luxury as “time well spent” and noted that Corinthia Hotel London has initiated the first and only 24 hour check in policy in London. Other time savers for Corinthia guests include ESPA Life Rush Hour Treatments with two therapists, Daniel Galvin Salon’s 15-minute blow dry and unpacking and packing service.

Matthew Dixon was joined on the panel at the Luxury Marketing Council event by David Cohen, CEO, The I-Grace Company; Doug Gollan, Editor-in-Chief, Elite Traveler; C.J. O'Donnell, Marketing Manager, Lincoln Group; Jon Omer, VP of Marketing, DeWitt America; and Ricky Sitomer, CEO, BlueStar Jets.

 

About Corinthia Hotel London

Housed within a Victorian building, 294 rooms including 36 suites and 7 penthouses offer sweeping views across London’s most popular landmarks. Corinthia Hotel London provides unrivalled world-class luxury with superb ground floor offerings including restaurant The Northall, serving the best in British produce throughout the day; specialty Italian cuisine at Massimo Restaurant & Oyster Bar and the musically inspired Bassoon Bar.  Corinthia London is also home to the flagship ESPA Life at Corinthia, a next-generation spa housed across four floors. The hotel boasts the largest room sizes in London, original restored Victorian columns and tall windows that let in swathes of natural light.  Cutting edge technology in rooms and meeting rooms allow for recording, mixing and broadcasting from dedicated media rooms.  Corinthia London is a 21st century grand hotel located in the heart of London, created by experts with a passion for craftsmanship and an understanding of world-class service. Corinthia London is the ninth of Corinthia Hotels’ collection of five-star hotels founded by the Pisani family of Malta

 
About Corinthia Hotels

Corinthia is a collection of hotels founded by the Pisani family of Malta. We are in our 50th year of business and growing. Corinthia is a family-inspired business, with family values underpinning the Spirit of Corinthia, meaning that we look out for one another, support one another and positively encourage one another. As a hotel business, we focus on giving honest, discreet service. We see ourselves as craftsmen in the world of hospitality, valuing authenticity, energy, precision and understanding. Each of the hotels and resorts we have created in some of the most exciting places in the world is a tribute to local architecture and cultural traditions. The Corinthia portfolio includes the newly-opened flagship Corinthia Hotel in London, as well as award-winning Corinthia Hotels in Budapest, Malta, Prague, St Petersburg, Tripoli and Lisbon.

Corinthia Hotels is owned by International Hotel Investments (IHI), a publicly-traded company in Malta. CHI Hotels & Resorts Limited is a wholly-owned member of the IHI Group which manages Corinthia Hotels. For more information, please visit corinthia.com.

www.corinthia.com

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Corinthia Hotels Hosts Musical Evening with Joseph Calleja in Celebration of its 50th Anniversary

6 September 2012: Corinthia Hotels, led by Founder and Chairman Mr Alfred Pisani, proudly hosted a musical evening featuring the world-renowned opera singer Joseph Calleja, as part of the celebrations to mark its 50th anniversary. The evening took the form of an intimate recital for 130 guests at the group’s flagship, Corinthia Hotel London.

Corinthia Hotels was founded in Malta in 1962 by Alfred Pisani. From humble beginnings featuring a small restaurant, which was then developed into the Pisani family’s first hotel, the group has grown to nine hotels situated across Europe and North Africa. Each one has been praised for its distinctive style, craftsmanship and outstanding guest service. Corinthia Hotel London, which opened in April 2011, is the latest addition to the group and has become widely recognized as the jewel in the crown. The meticulously restored Victorian building has become a new landmark hotel in London, with its ideal location overlooking the River Thames, a stone’s throw from Trafalgar Square and the Royal Festival Hall. Its seven penthouse suites have received critical acclaim for their individual design and spectacular views across the city. The evening’s musical celebration serves as an expression of thanks towards all who have been part of the Corinthia journey.

Guests from the diplomatic world, business and arts, invited for their friendship and longstanding association with Corinthia Hotels, convened in the hotel’s magnificently restored Victorian ballroom for the recital by the highly acclaimed singer, just days before he appears as concert headliner for the Last Night of the Proms at the Royal Albert Hall. The outstanding operatic display included sensational performances of Paolo Tosti’s Ideale, La fleur que tu m’avais jetée from Carmen by Bizet, and E lucevan le stelle, from Puccini’s Tosca, providing a fitting way for friends of Corinthia to celebrate the luxury hotel group’s prestigious milestone.   

 
Joseph Calleja was born in Malta in 1978. Blessed with a golden age voice that routinely inspires comparisons to legendary singers from earlier eras, Calleja has become one of the most sought-after tenors in the world and has performed on most of the world’s leading opera and concert stages, including New York’s Metropolitan Opera, London’s Royal Opera House at Covent Garden, and at the Vienna State Opera. A Grammy-nominated recording artist for Decca Classics, in his new solo recording, Be My Love: A Tribute to Mario Lanza, Calleja pays homage to the famous Italian-American singer and actor, whose film The Great Caruso inspired Joseph to pursue a career in opera.

 
Editorial Contact in US
Karen Hoffman/Sarah McHeffey
The Bradford Group
Tel:      (212) 447-0027
Fax:     (212) 725 8253
E-mail: info@bradfordglobalmarketing.com

About Corinthia Hotels

Corinthia is a collection of hotels founded by the Pisani family of Malta. We are in our 50th year of business and growing. Corinthia is a family-inspired business, with family values underpinning the Spirit of Corinthia, meaning that we look out for one another, support one another and positively encourage one another. As a hotel business, we focus on giving honest, discreet service. We see ourselves as craftsmen in the world of hospitality, valuing authenticity, passion, precision and understanding. Each of the hotels and resorts we have created in some of the most exciting places in the world is a tribute to local architecture and cultural traditions. The Corinthia portfolio includes the newly-opened flagship Corinthia Hotel in London, as well as award-winning Corinthia Hotels in Budapest, Malta, Prague, St Petersburg, Tripoli, Lisbon and Khartoum. Corinthia Hotels is owned by International Hotel Investments (IHI), a publicly-traded company in Malta. CHI Hotels & Resorts Limited is a wholly-owned member of the IHI Group which manages Corinthia Hotels. For more information, please visit corinthia.com

About Corinthia Hotel London

Housed within a Victorian building, 294 rooms including 36 suites and 7 penthouses offer sweeping views across London’s most popular landmarks. Corinthia Hotel London provides unrivalled world-class luxury with superb ground floor offerings including restaurant The Northall, serving the best in British produce throughout the day; speciality seafood restaurant Massimo Restaurant & Oyster Bar and the musically inspired Bassoon.  Corinthia London is also home to the flagship ESPA Life at Corinthia, a next-generation spa housed across four floors. The hotel boasts the largest room sizes in London, original restored Victorian columns and tall windows that let in swathes of natural light.  Cutting edge technology in rooms and meeting rooms allow for recording, mixing and broadcasting from dedicated media rooms.  Corinthia London is a 21st century grand hotel located in the heart of London, created by experts with a passion for craftsmanship and an understanding of world-class service. Corinthia London is the ninth of Corinthia Hotels’ collection of five-star hotels founded by the Pisani family of Malta.

 

CORINTHIA HOTEL LONDON APPOINTS

RAFFAELLA MANETTI HEAD OF SALES, WEST COAST USA

(August 9, 2012, London) Corinthia Hotel London announced the appointment of Raffaella Manetti as Head of Sales, West Coast USA, effective immediately. Ms. Manetti, based in Los Angeles, will expand the US sales presence of Corinthia Hotel London, working alongside Ty Horn, Head of Sales, East Coast USA. Since joining the company earlier this year, Mr Horn, also well-respected with 10 years’ experience within the hotel industry along the East Coast, has made strong progress in driving business from this key market towards Corinthia London.

Manetti will also provide sales support to Antony Rush, who as Head of Entertainment Sales based at Corinthia Hotel London, has a major focus on the LA film and entertainment industry. 

Matthew Dixon, General Manager, Corinthia Hotel London, in making the announcement noted “we are very pleased to have someone of Ms. Manetti’s stature and experience in the West Coast USA’s luxury hospitality market join the Corinthia Hotel London team. This will no doubt strengthen the hotel’s already highly successful inroads made in the Los Angeles film and entertainment industry, as well as support a more aggressive campaign to fuel the hotel’s growth in markets across the entire West Coast region including Canada.”

Manetti, highly respected by the travel trade on the West Coast, brings to her new position extensive experience in luxury hospitality sales, having previously worked for Le Royal Monceau Raffles as Director of Sales, North America and prior to that, Destination Hotels & Resorts among other hospitality brands.

Although Los Angeles will be Manetti’s key geographic focus, her sales efforts will also include San Diego, Santa Barbara, Silicon Valley, Texas, Dallas, Colorado, Portland, Washington State, Western Canada and Mexico.

About Corinthia Hotel London

Housed within a Victorian building, 294 rooms including 36 suites and 7 penthouses offer sweeping views across London’s most popular landmarks. Corinthia Hotel London provides unrivalled world-class luxury with superb ground floor offerings including restaurant The Northall, serving the best in British produce throughout the day; speciality seafood restaurant Massimo Restaurant & Oyster Bar and the musically inspired Bassoon Bar.  Corinthia London is also home to the flagship ESPA Life at Corinthia, a next-generation spa housed across four floors. The hotel boasts the largest room sizes in London, original restored Victorian columns and tall windows that let in swathes of natural light.  Cutting edge technology in rooms and meeting rooms allow for recording, mixing and broadcasting from dedicated media rooms.  Corinthia London is a 21st century grand hotel located in the heart of London, created by experts with a passion for craftsmanship and an understanding of world-class service. Corinthia London is the ninth of Corinthia Hotels’ collection of five-star hotels founded by the Pisani family of Malta. 

For more information on Corinthia Hotel London, visit www.corinthia.com/London.

For reservations, call +44 20 7321 3000 or toll free from the US on 1 877 842 6269.

About Corinthia Hotels

Corinthia is a collection of hotels founded by the Pisani family of Malta. We are in our 50th year of business and growing. Corinthia is a family-inspired business, with family values underpinning the Spirit of Corinthia, meaning that we look out for one another, support one another and positively encourage one another. As a hotel business, we focus on giving honest, discreet service. We see ourselves as craftsmen in the world of hospitality, valuing authenticity, energy, precision and understanding. Each of the hotels and resorts we have created in some of the most exciting places in the world is a tribute to local architecture and cultural traditions. The Corinthia portfolio includes the newly-opened flagship Corinthia Hotel in London, as well as award-winning Corinthia Hotels in Budapest, Malta, Prague, St Petersburg, Tripoli, Lisbon and Khartoum.

Corinthia Hotels is owned by International Hotel Investments (IHI), a publicly-traded company in Malta. CHI Hotels & Resorts Limited is a wholly-owned member of the IHI Group which manages Corinthia Hotels.

For more information on Corinthia Hotels, please visit www.corinthia.com.

Editorial Contact in US:

Karen Hoffman/Sarah McHeffey

The Bradford Group

Tel:      (212) 447-0027

Fax:     (212) 725 8253

E-mail: info@bradfordglobalmarketing.com

 

Corinthia Hotel London Welcomes HRH The Prince of Wales….and many more!
 25th June 2012  - You could have never scripted this, not in your wildest imagination.

The 20th June 2012 was always going to be a special day for the luxury Corinthia Hotel in London. HRH The Prince of Wales was invited to tour the hotel by founder and chairman Alfred Pisani and attend celebrations marking The Prince’s Regeneration Trust’s 15th anniversary 

The Prince's Regeneration Trust ensures that historic buildings across the UK at risk of decay or demolition are regenerated and given a new use that will provide economic and social benefits to their communities.

Corinthia has itself just completed what has been one of the United Kingdom’s most prominent regeneration projects in recent years, where an original Victorian-era hotel has been lovingly recreated as a luxury grand hotel fit for the 21st century.

On Wednesday evening, 20th June, The Prince of Wales duly arrived to tour the hotel, and was shown around by Mr & Mrs Pisani, who recalled the opening of the company’s first hotel, the Corinthia Palace in Attard, itself inaugurated by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh in 1968.

As if The Prince’s visit was not enough, so much more was happening at the Corinthia in London. With 100 per cent occupancy, restaurants in full swing and a flurry of activity around the hotel, staff members were not only pressed to keep a close eye on The Prince’s walk through the hotel but had to contend with a host of other VVIPs staying at the hotel.

In one room, six Middle Eastern Foreign Ministers, some of whom staying at the hotel, plus their minders and advisors, were huddled in a grand meeting room, spilling out into every nook and cranny of the grand foyer for some more private conversations.

Outside the hotel, paparazzi and loyal teenage fans were lined up, held back by security, as they awaited not one, but two American singer superstars to leave their penthouse suites in the hotel - which has become a second home to countless A-List celebrities over the past year since the hotel has opened.  

The Corinthia in London is now established and considered to be among the very best in the city. The property has won various accolades and awards, from some very prestigious organizations. Above all, the hotel has firmly set itself some astonishing standards for service, regularly topping surveys and feedback from high-end customers among the city’s famous luxury hotels.

All in all, a tough day for the staff at Corinthia but a red letter day nonetheless. Alfred Pisani said: “We approached the redevelopment of our hotel in London with love, creativity and humility. We had the best in class in terms of advisors and designers but above all, our own team has done a great job in making sure we executed a financially-rewarding acquisition and project, and likewise, put all our energies and instincts for hospitality into a structured format for the delivery of consistent, quality service.”

About Corinthia Hotels

Corinthia is a collection of hotels founded by the Pisani family of Malta. We are in our 50th year of business and growing. Corinthia is a family-inspired business, with family values underpinning the Spirit of Corinthia, meaning that we look out for one another, support one another and positively encourage one another. As a hotel business, we focus on giving honest, discreet service. We see ourselves as craftsmen in the world of hospitality, valuing authenticity, passion, precision and understanding. Each of the hotels and resorts we have created in some of the most exciting places in the world is a tribute to local architecture and cultural traditions. The Corinthia portfolio includes the newly-opened flagship Corinthia Hotel in London, as well as award-winning Corinthia Hotels in Budapest, Malta, Prague, St Petersburg, Tripoli, Lisbon and Khartoum. Corinthia Hotels is owned by International Hotel Investments (IHI), a publicly-traded company in Malta. CHI Hotels & Resorts Limited is a wholly-owned member of the IHI Group which manages Corinthia Hotels. For more information, please visit corinthia.com.

About The Prince's Regeneration Trust

The Prince’s Regeneration Trust is one of The Prince's Charities and has HRH The Prince of Wales as its President.  There are 20 charities in the group, which is the largest multi-cause charitable enterprise in the UK. The Prince’s Regeneration Trust is acknowledged as the UK's leading heritage regeneration specialist. The Trust works in partnership with communities, developers, local authorities and other public bodies throughout the UK.  Redundant buildings are given a viable, new function which keeps them at the heart of their communities and assists with the wider economic regeneration of their local area.  The Trust encourages sharing learning and experience through its projects. 

Photo: Mr & Mrs Pisani welcoming HRH The Prince of Wales at Corinthia Hotel London.

 

Editorial Contact in US:
 
Karen Hoffman/ Sarah McHeffey
The Bradford Group
 
Editorial Contact:

 

Manuel Briffa
Director of Public Relations
 
Tel: +356 2551 1146 | Fax: +356 2123 9732 | Mobile: +356 9943 2252
E-mail: mbriffa@corinthia.com | corinthia.com
 

TAKE FLIGHT WITH CORINTHIA HOTEL LONDON'S CHAMPAGNE TASTING TRIOS


August 15, 2013 

 Book your places and fasten your seat belts, from September 2013 The Northall bar at Corinthia Hotel London will be offering six different bunches of Champagne Flight Tasting Trios. 

Enter a world of bottled glamour and begin to unravel and understand the mysterious world of Champagne. Explore elegant Chardonnays of the Cote des Blancs, delve into the rich mines of the fuller-bodied black fruit wines found in Bouzy and Rilly-la-Montagne, and discover the rich collection of independent vineyards and the artistry that goes into making those delightful bubbles.

Your sommelier will talk you through your journey, starting with the competitively priced entry level “Taste of Three Bruts,” non-vintage Laurent-Perrier, Moutard Grand Cuvee, and J. Charpentier Tradition; upgrade to a “Taste of Laurent-Perrier” trio of three non-vintages from the same vineyard; then dare to enter the unknown with the “de l’Inconnu” trio of a Paul Berthetot Reserve Brut and la Marquise Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru, and a Pehu Simonet Grand Cru Brut. Go Premium class with The Exceptions, an eclectic selection of a Laurent-Perrier Grand Siecle NV, a Moutard 6 Cepages 2006, and a J. Charpentier demi-sec Rose. Be tickled pink with a trio of “Taste of Rose” Champagnes from Laurent-Perrier Grand Siecle NV, Moutard 6 Cepages 2006, and J. Charpentier demi-sec Rose. Then turn left to First Class with “The Empire” Rothschild collection, a Rothschild Brut NV, Rothschild Rose NV, and a Rothschild Blanc de Blanc NV.

Once you’ve landed safely and been debriefed you can enjoy the cellar of Champagnes by the glass or the bottle, or indulge in our exclusive cuvees from the Francois Moutard Collection. The Francois Moutard Collection is made from the original Champagne Arbanne grape in six cepages; Petit Meslier, Pinot Blanc and Arbanne blended with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. This exclusive selection includes a Moutard 6 Cepage, 2006, Moutard Arbane 2006, Billecart Salmon Brut Reserve NV, Billecart Salmon Rose NV, Rothschild Brut NV and a Rothschild Rose NV.

We hope you enjoyed your journey and we look forward to traveling with you again soon.

To sample this rich collection of Champagnes please visit www.thenorthall.co.uk

MEDIA CONTACT: The Bradford Group, Karen Hoffman/Sarah McHeffey, (212) 447-0027,info@bradfordglobalmarketing.com

 

Corinthia Hotel London unveils “The Seven Penthouses of Corinthia London

March 23, 2012

Corinthia Hotel London has unveiled “The Seven Penthouses of Corinthia London,” a spectacular collection of exclusive two-story penthouse hotel suites, heralding a new era of luxury accommodation for the city. With only a small handful of existing top-tier suites in the major hotels of London, the penthouses are expected to transform the city’s luxury market, setting new standards for the hospitality world. 

The opulent guest residences are built within the soaring turrets of the grand Victorian building, each with its distinct style and unique hand-crafted bespoke finishes and furniture. The penthouses are themed around personalities typically found living in an affluent London street – royalty, high society, explorers, actors, musicians, writers, and politicians:
The Royal Penthouse, The Hamilton Penthouse, The Musician’s Penthouse, The Writer’s Penthouse, The Whitehall Penthouse , The Explorer’s Penthouse. and The Actor’s Penthouse.

Designed by GA Design International, the penthouses evoke an elegant residential style, all appointed with expansive outside terraces complete with exceptional and previously unseen views across the capital.

“It has been a rare opportunity to transform our Belle Époque rooftop architecture into ‘The Seven Penthouses of Corinthia London,’ where 21st century innovation meets the grand hotel tradition,” said General Manager Matthew Dixon. “The penthouses are distinctive for their richness of character, and we are delighted to be opening these guest accommodations to the world’s most discerning travelers.”

“The Seven Penthouses of Corinthia London” are the crowning glory of the 294-room hotel, which opened in April 2011 in the heart of London. For more information on “The Seven Penthouses of Corinthia London,” please visit www.corinthia.com/London .

MEDIA CONTACT: Manuel Briffa, Phone: +356 2551 1146, Fax: +356 2123 9732, Mobile: +356 9943 2252, Email: mbriffa@corinthia.com , Website: www.corinthia.com ; Karen Hoffman or Sarah McHeffey, The Bradford Group, Phone: (212) 447-0027, Fax: (212) 725 8253, Email:info@bradfordglobalmarketing.com