Pellicano Hotels Group has announced the appointment of Antonella Puglisi as the new general manager of Mezzatorre Hotel and Thermal Spa in Ischia. Puglisi joins the group from Sicilian wine estate Conte Tasca d’Almerita, where she served as general manager of Capofaro Locanda and Malvasia and director of hospitality. Her career includes more than 10 […]

The Welsh government has unveiled an £8m support package for approximately 4,400 hospitality businesses, but hotels are still “left hanging out to dry” in an overcomplicated and bureaucratic rates system, according to Colliers.  Under the Non-Domestic Rates – Food and Drink Hospitality Rates Relief, the scheme provides 15% relief to pubs, restaurants, cafes, bars, and […]

Meininger Hotels has announced its second expansion into the UK and Ireland market with the development of a 232-room property in Dublin’s Liberties district.  The project, a collaboration with Salamisso Developments, follows the group’s recently announced debut in Edinburgh and is scheduled for completion in April 2028. The 8,163-square-metre building will feature 811 beds across […]

Whitbread has formally opened the Hub by Premier Inn London Farringdon (Old Bailey), its latest flagship development.  The 212-bedroom hotel is situated within the Grade II listed former Snow Hill Police Station, a Victorian-era landmark dating back to the 1870s. The project represents a significant heritage restoration in the Square Mile, retaining original features such […]