The Edinburgh Grand, a five-star Luxury Collection Hotel, has launched the Spa at The Edinburgh Grand, a wellness space situated within the former Bank of Scotland vaults beneath St Andrew Square. The facility focuses on a dry spa concept, prioritising clinical facials and body therapies over traditional wet facilities like saunas or pools.  Located on […]

Hilton has announced an exclusive franchise agreement with Yotel to add the brand’s 23 global properties to its distribution network and loyalty programme.  The partnership marks the launch of Select by Hilton, a new category designed for independent brands to retain their identity while accessing Hilton systems. Yotel will continue to independently manage and license […]

The Landmark London has unveiled its newly renovated collection of Marylebone suites following a £3.8m investment in the five-star property. Designed with architecture studio Alex Kravetz Design (AKD), the new 48 suites are created to feel like an elegant London apartment, decorated with textured wall panelling, Italian parquet flooring and handmade carpets from Portugal. Either […]

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council has granted planning permission for the £25m redevelopment of Kirklevington Hall into a boutique hotel and spa, which has remained vacant since March 2023.  The project is led by developer Chris Musgrave in partnership with hotel operator Kymel. Design work was completed by GSSArchitecture and planning consultancy Lichfields. The developers intend to […]

BWH Hotels has announced plans to expand its presence in Africa through new developments in Morocco, Egypt, Nigeria, Ethiopia and Tanzania. The hospitality group confirmed its renewed commitment to the region ahead of the Future Hospitality Summit Africa, scheduled for 31 March to 1 April 2026. Vice president international operations Wytze van den Berg will […]

Bookings have opened for a new 44-bed boutique hotel in St Andrews following a £7.5m redevelopment of three 19th Century townhouses. The Kithmore, located on Playfair Terrace and is set to open in June, occupies a site originally designed by architect George Rae in 1847. The property has undergone a full restoration to preserve original […]

The Savoy Educational Trust has appointed Katharine Le Quesne and Anastasia Bloom to its board of trustees, a move it said will strengthen its knowledge in hospitality strategy, education, finance and government as it supports sector-specific education and skills development. Currently managing director of HoCoSo London, Le Quesne joins the board with vast multinational experience […]

IHG Hotels and Resorts has named Garner Hotels, its midscale conversion brand, its fastest growing in history as it celebrates launching 100 hotels. Since its establishment in 2023, Garner has expanded across three continents, with open or pipeline properties in 12 countries. In the Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa (EMEAA) region, the franchise launched […]

McKeever Hotel Group has partnered with People 1st International to implement a strategic workforce planning programme across its seven hotels in Northern Ireland. The group is the first Northern Ireland hospitality business to adopt the Six Steps Methodology to Integrated Workforce Planning, a HR framework originally developed by the NHS.  It includes:  Defining the plan: […]

Bob W has signed a long-term lease with Z Development for a newly built 84-unit serviced apartment property in Belfast, marking its debut in Northern Ireland.   The ground-up development at 57 Dublin Road will open as Bob W Belfast City Centre in Q2 2026. The 3,742 sqm building features 84 large, fully furnished apartments, […]