The UK hotel transaction market is currently undergoing a sophisticated rebalancing act. To the casual observer, the shift from a record-breaking £6.6bn in 2024 to approximately £4.3bn in 2025 looks like a cooling of interest. However, industry experts argue that the 2025 slowdown is less about a lack of interest and more about a change […]

Sopwell House has been awarded the EarthCheck Silver Benchmark, a certification recognising the hotel’s environmental management and operational practices.  The accreditation follows a benchmarking process by EarthCheck, a leading global group for sustainable tourism that monitors energy use, water consumption, and waste management. The country house hotel and spa has implemented a 0% landfill policy […]

Tokyu Hotels and Resorts has officially joined the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) this week, marking a shift toward international sustainability benchmarks for the Japanese hospitality sector. The Tokyo-based company is the first domestic hotel chain in Japan to enroll all of its properties in the non-profit organisation, which manages global standards for sustainable travel. […]

Lifestyle hotel brand The Webster has announced its official launch with properties scheduled to open in London and New York in 2026.  The first, The Webster Covent Garden, will open in London this July, with The Webster Times Square following in New York City later in the year. Both properties will be managed by Altus. […]