IHG has announced the launch of a new premium collection brand, Noted Collection, aimed at converting independent upscale hotels across the EMEAA region.  It comes as the group is in discussions with multiple owners regarding the addition of various portfolios to the brand. IHG expects to reach more than 150 Noted Collection hotels globally over […]

The Cranley Hotel in Kensington has been sold to private buyers for an undisclosed sum, “significantly” above the guide price.  The 39‑bedroom townhouse hotel is located on Bina Gardens, South Kensington. The sale includes the freehold interest in three period terraced buildings with a total gross internal area of approximately 1,398 sq m (15,047 sq […]

Libere Hospitality Group (LHG) has announced it will oversee the repurposing of the Cooper’s Building in Liverpool into a new aparthotel, its second urban managed property in the UK. The Spanish medium and short-stay hospitality management company said the Grade II-listed building will offer 148 studios, comprising 141 studio units with kitchenettes and seven featuring […]

Authentic and hyper-local experiences are the “key battlegrounds” for hoteliers in 2026 rather than price, according to BWH Hotels GB conference attendees. The annual event concluded that high-value guest experiences and local contacts are the differentiators independent hotels need to combat a challenging economic reality. This strategic shift away from price-driven competition comes at a […]