Scottish hospitality businesses face a potential £69m increase in business rates in 2026/27 unless the Scottish government intervenes, according to new analysis from UKHospitality. The trade body said draft figures from the Scottish Assessors Association show average rateable values for hospitality properties rising by 23%, a change that would significantly increase bills across the sector. […]

The business traveller checking into your property today looks very different from the one who arrived 10 or even five years ago – and corporate offerings need to adapt to the new market. Younger professionals now make up the majority of the corporate travel market – the World Economic Forum forecasts that, by 2030 more […]

The St. Regis London has appointed its executive committee as it prepares to open its first London property in mid-2026, marking a key step in the redevelopment of the former Westbury Mayfair hotel.The hotel will be led by general manager Marco Novella, who was appointed in 2024 and has more than 20 years’ experience in […]

The Hospitality Professionals Association (HOSPA) has appointed Janel Clark as its new head of professional development, tasking her with leading the association’s education and training programmes. Clark joins HOSPA’s leadership team following several years working closely with its professional development offering. She has been a tutor on the association’s revenue management course for eight years […]