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It’s not often we get to sit down with hospitality experts who have not only grasped the elusive chemistry captivated in London’s iconic 5-star hotels…
but have successfully—and valorously—led the relaunch, of a classic hotel that is famed as the heartbeat of Piccadilly Circus.
Previously The Meridien, the home away from home has been in service for 114 years. And with an unwavering abundance of clientele that pours through the hotel's revolver doors, we sat down with General Manager James Olivier, to discuss the journey of introducing...
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