Iconic Luxury Hotels and L&R Hotels, the two hospitality arms of global investment firm L+R, have announced a merger to create a single, unified operating platform: Iconic Hotels and Resorts.  The new entity will serve as the dedicated, fully integrated operating division for L+R’s owned global hotel portfolio, which includes landmark assets such as Cliveden […]

IHG Hotels and Resorts has signed a management agreement with Rajdeep Infra and Sales to develop Voco Lucknow, scheduled to open in late 2029. The 135-key hotel, which will be located in Ashiyana near Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, marks the third IHG property in the state capital.  Positioned as a premium offering, the Voco […]

Swinton Estate has appointed Ramune Aleks as general manager, effective February 2026.  Aleks joins the 20,000-acre North Yorkshire estate from The Grand, York, where she served as director of Food and Beverage for nearly three years. She brings 18 years of experience in the UK hospitality sector, with a specific focus on high-end Yorkshire properties.  […]

Pride of Britain Hotels has announced the appointment of Bridgerton actress Kathryn Drysdale as its new seasonal ambassador, following the launch of a campaign titled ‘Now and Then’ to highlight its heritage properties.  The initiative includes a series of ‘Meet the Makers’ events held at member hotels throughout the year. These sessions will feature British […]