The world reacts to the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - A hospitality industry overview — Photo by Twitter/@RoyalFamily

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s monarch died yesterday at the age of 96. She was Britain's longest-reigning monarch in history. Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne in 1952 and reigned for more than seven decades. Elizabeth ruled the United Kingdom as it rebuilt from the devastation of World War II, lost an empire, transformed its economy and both entered and left the European Union. The hospitality industry reacts to the death of the monarch.

"We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We are grateful for the extraordinary service she gave to the UK and Commonwealth over so many years. IHG Hotels & Resorts extends its heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family at this sad time." - IHG Hotels & Resorts.

"On this sad day, with the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, our thoughts are with the Royal Family and the millions of people worldwide whose lives she touched during her remarkable seven-decade reign." - Accor.

"We are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. All of us here at London Marriott Hotel Kensington join the nation in mourning and send our heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family." - London Marriott Hotel Kensington.

"Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II: 26 April 1926 - 8 September 2022. We are deeply saddened to hear the news that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has passed away. An extraordinary and exemplary human being who embodied decency and dignity,..." - Meliã Hotels.

"We are deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We thank her for her service and devotion to our country throughout her life. Our thoughts and condolences are with The Royal Family and our Nation at this time." - Village Hotels.

“WTTC, its Members, and the global Travel & Tourism community are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen has been the most incredible force for good. She won the hearts and respect of people and nations around the world. Our sincere condolences to the Royal Family and our heartfelt tribute to Her Majesty the Queen for a lifetime of devotion and dedicated service.” - Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO.

“Vale Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Thank you for your service.” - TFE Hotels.

“All of us here at Bespoke Hotels are deeply saddened by the news of HM Queen Elizabeth II’s passing. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family at this time, and look back at her incredible 70 years of service to this country with admiration.” - Bespoke Hotels.

“We are deeply saddened by the news that Her Majesty The Queen has passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Royal family, and all of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth, as we mourn this profound loss.” - Jurys Inn Hotels.

“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who was unwavering in her service and unmatched grace and dignity. Her legacy will remain an inspiration to the world. Our heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family.” - Millennium Hotels.

"On behalf of me, Radisson Hotel Group and our hotels in the United Kingdom, we are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, a great inspirational leader who had an impact on many of the markets we operate in. Our condolences and deepest respect go out to her family from all of us." - Tom Flanagan Karttunen, Area Senior Vice President, Northern & Western Europe, Radisson Hotel Group.

"At British Airways, we are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Her Majesty the Queen. At this terribly sad time, our thoughts are with the entire British Royal Family and the nation, as we grieve her immeasurable loss.

"We are deeply honoured and proud to have flown Her Majesty on a number of occasions, moments which we will always cherish. Her Majesty has for so long shown immense resilience and encouraged us to stand together to face difficult times, so now we proudly stand together with the United Kingdom, to thank her for her service and bid her a final farewell." - British Airways.

"We are deeply saddened by the news that Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II has passed away. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family and all our colleagues in the UK and Commonwealth." - Hard Rock Cafe.

"The news about the passing of Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II has greatly saddened us all here at 4C Hotel Group. We join the British nation and the entire world in mourning the death of our extraordinary monarch. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family at this time" - 4C Hotel Group.

"A remarkable public servant, a role model. We mourn the death of an incredible woman, Queen Elizabeth II." - WiHTL - Diversity in Hospitality, Travel and Leisure.

"Thank You, M'am" - Nomadix.

"HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts is greatly saddened to hear about the passing of her majesty the queen and joins the British nation and the world in mourning the death of our remarkable monarch. Our thoughts and prayers are with the royal family at this sad time." - HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts.

"We are saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and offer our deepest condolences to all members of the Royal Family.

"Hilton is honoured to have hosted the Queen at Hilton hotels around the world, like during her 1959 Royal Tour to Canada and the United States, where she met our founder Conrad Hilton during an event to commemorate the opening of St. Lawrence Seaway.

"She will be remembered fondly for her decades of service and devotion to the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth and by the many Hilton guests, clients and Team Members whose lives she touched." - Simon Vincent OBE, Executive Vice President, Hilton, and President, Europe Middle East and Africa.

"As a British company with an international reach, we would like to pay our deepest respects and sincere gratitude to Queen Elizabeth II as her reign as the longest monarch in British history ends. She dedicated her life to serving her country and Commonwealth and our thoughts are with her family at this time." - Alliants.

“Queen Elizabeth II was truly, in the words of the Biblical King Solomon, a woman of valor. We are all blessed to have been with us so long, and world tourism shall sorely miss her.” - Dr. Peter Tarlow, WTN President.

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