The idea of a tourist tax for London has returned at a fragile moment for the capital’s hospitality sector. With hotels already facing steep business rate rises from 2026, persistent wage inflation and a hospitality VAT rate that sits at 20%, an overnight levy has reignited concerns about competitiveness, fairness and timing. New analysis suggests […]

Minor Hotels has reported a 32% increase in core profits to THB 6.8bn (£161m) for 2025, having experienced strong group-wide demand and improved financial discipline.  Core revenues at the Thai hotel group, which operates Nhow and Wolseley Hospitality brands, reached THB 133.2bn (£3.1m), while total group sales rose 4% to THB 166.1bn (£3.9m).  According to […]

The Belfry Hotel and Resort has announced three charity partnerships for 2026, as part of its annual effort to raise funds for various causes. The independent Sutton Coldfield resort hopes to surpass its 2025 achievement of £120,000 and raise even more for charities which “radiate compassion, kindness and community spirit”. One such charity is St […]

Castlebridge Hospitality’s Hotel Indigo hotels in Coventry and Stratford-upon-Avon have been awarded Green Key certification following an assessment of their environmental impact. This is the first year both Hotel Indigo sites have received the accreditation, which is managed by the Foundation for Environmental Education. The certification requires businesses to meet 130 criteria across 13 categories […]