Pellicano Hotels has revealed it will reopen three of its coastal Italian properties in April, following suite refurbishments and beach club expansions. The 17th Century palazzo La Posta Vecchia will open on 1 April. This follows the final phase of a redesign project featuring four new suites. The property has also updated the lighting within […]

RealVantage has completed the off-market acquisition of the Heathcote Hotel in Manchester for £14m, marking the second collaboration between the investment platform and London-based asset manager Oberland. The new ownership structure grants RealVantage a majority 85% equity interest in the property. Oberland will hold the remaining 15% stake in the Grade II-listed heritage hospitality asset, […]

Capella Hotel Group has announced Roland Fasel will serve as its new president, starting 6 April. According to Capella, Fasel will ensure continued “operational excellence and brand integrity” across Capella and Patina Hotels and Resorts, leading efforts to expand the group’s portfolio twofold by 2030. He will additionally focus on building brand awareness in new […]

Apex Hotels has appointed three directors to its senior leadership team to manage revenue, guest experience, and human resources following the acquisition of Dunblane Hydro. Craig Fletcher joins as revenue and sales director, bringing 15 years of experience from Merlin Entertainments and Macdonald Hotels and Resorts. He will oversee strategic planning and revenue technology.  Meanwhile, […]

Work has begun on a substantial investment project to restore the Ship and Castle Hotel in St Mawes following its acquisition by the BH Group.  The landmark harbour front property is undergoing a comprehensive redesign and rebranding programme. The project is expected to support 75 year-round full and part-time roles. Plans for the hotel include […]

If hotel booking during the past decade has been about mobile-first, the next is set to be about AI-first and not as a gimmick, but as a way for hotels to significantly grow revenue. That’s not to say that the industry should stop making efforts to optimise the mobile booking experience, but to be aware […]

Luxury hotel group Corinthia has launched its debut Italian property in a restored 20th Century bank building on the Piazza del Parlamento. Corinthia Rome occupies a 9,700-square-metre neoclassical palazzo formerly used as a stronghold for the Bank of Italy. The property, owned by Reuben Brothers, was constructed between 1913 and 1921. It marks the second […]

Accor has appointed Laurent Choain as its new global chief people and culture officer and member of the Group Management Board effective April 1, 2026. Besides his global role, Choain will also be serving on the Premium, Midscale and Economy Executive Committee. Choain brings over three decades of international HR leadership experience to Accor. It […]

The Alma Lodge in Stockport, Greater Manchester, has sold for an undisclosed price to Corner Stone MCR Property Group, which is growing its property development and investment footprint across the UK. Situated on the town’s Buxton Road, the hotel is home to 52 bedrooms and Henderson’s restaurant. The property also offers a range of event […]