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 […]

Stock Exchange Hotel has secured planning permission to open 95 additional suites in Manchester city centre, with the site expected to open in early 2027.  The development, named Stock Exchange Suites, is located opposite the existing building in the city. The project will be designed by interior design studio Autoban and operated by Troo Hospitality. […]

IHG Hotels and Resorts has appointed Neetu Mistry as managing director for its UK and Ireland estate, overseeing a portfolio of more than 400 hotels. Mistry, who has 20 years of experience in the European hotel industry, will lead the commercial performance and growth of IHG’s regional operations.  Her remit includes managing partnerships across a […]

The Irish Hotels Federation has elected Matt O’Connor as its 41st president to lead the organisation representing more than 900 hotels and guesthouses. O’Connor, who is the managing director of Mullingar Park Hotel and has been an active member of the federation since 2008, succeeds Michael Magner. A native of County Wexford, O’Connor previously served […]

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan has partnered with hospitality design firm Hirsch Bedner Associates to refresh its suite accommodations and jungle-view dining areas. The project, which is scheduled for completion in July 2026, covers seven guest sanctuaries, including five premier duplex suites and two family premier suites. Designers have integrated smart home technology, such […]

The word “experience” has become overused in our sector and risks losing its meaning, but let’s be clear: guest experience is not a soft metric, it is a commercial driver. In my view, it will become one of the most important performance indicators in hospitality. I see it daily across our hotels. When a team […]

The Staverton Park Hotel and Golf Club, one of the UK’s largest gold hotels, has been sold for an undisclosed sum. Spread across 150 acres in the Northamptonshire countryside, the property features a 247-room hotel, an 18-hole golf course and a separate leisure centre with a 15‑metre pool. The site is also home to the […]

Lincombe Hall Hotel and Spa in Torquay has been sold to Canadian businessman Khalil Viraney from Powis Hotels for £3.25m. The 44-bedroom, four-star property includes 2.58 acres of gardens and two self-catering apartments.  A primary feature of the business is its 5-bubble rated spa, which opened in 2019 and includes a hydrotherapy pool, indoor swimming […]

Owners of the Stradey Park Hotel have closed the property with immediate effect, leading Carmarthenshire County Council to seek assurances regarding the building’s future use. The local authority confirmed it has no plans to procure the site and has received no proposals from third-party organisations.  Following discussions with the Home Office, Nia Griffith MP provided […]