When Storytelling Sparks Bookings: Lessons from The White Lotus Effect – Image Credit The Hotels Network Learn how Minor Hotels transformed cultural relevance into measurable results on their direct channel In the fast-moving world of hospitality marketing, few tools are as compelling as storytelling. When The White Lotus chose Thailand as the backdrop for its […]
Sweeney Hotels has opened its second Highland aparthotel, following a £450k refurbishment of the former Park Guest House in Aviemore. The 16-bedroom property, renamed Sweeney Aviemore Two, features individually styled rooms with modern décor, en-suite bathrooms, smart technology and a range of room types. It includes two larger suites: the Cairngorm Suite, which sleeps four, […]
Edinburgh’s hospitality industry is unlike any other. It thrives year-round, adapting to waves of festivalgoers, business travellers, sports fans and winter tourists. The city’s footfall makes it a high pressure environment for hospitality professionals, offering an immersive learning experience that accelerates skills development in a way few other locations can match. For those who step […]
Oxford Belfry Hotel and Spa has appointed Jade Dixon as its new general manager. Dixon has previously worked with the QHotels Collection, and brings a “wealth of experience and passion for team culture, guest experience, and operational transformation”. She first joined The QHotels Collection in 2015 at Nottingham Belfry Hotel and Spa, and since then […]
The Royal Bell in Bromley is set to reopen this autumn following a £10m restoration, transforming the Grade II-listed building into a boutique hotel, community hub and hospitality venue. Closed for several years, the site has undergone “significant redevelopment” by the Belle Collective, a group of investors with personal ties to the area. The five-storey […]
Tewinbury Farm Hotel has won Family Business of the Year 2025 at the Inspiring Hertfordshire Awards. The awards, organised by the Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce, were held at the hotel’s countryside venue near Tewin. Judges highlighted the business’s “grit and resourcefulness” in managing economic challenges and noted a 400% increase in profit, achieved without compromising […]
Whitbread has extended its Thrive programme to the Liverpool City Region, offering a blueprint for tackling disability employment gaps. The Thrive programme is an employer-led initiative supporting young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) into work. As a result, the hospitality group, which owns Premier Inn, has launched a mini Premier Inn training […]
Former 492-key Holiday Inn by IHG – Image Credit Hawkins Way Capital Hawkins Way Capital has acquired a 492-key former Holiday Inn in Manhattan’s Financial District for strategic redevelopment. Hawkins Way Capital has announced the acquisition of a former Holiday Inn located in Manhattan’s Financial District. The property, which comprises 492 keys, is poised for […]
Candlewood Suites Jacksonville-Mayport, FL – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts DSH Hotel Advisors, a hotel brokerage and advisory firm based in Tampa, Florida, announced the sale of the Candlewood Suites Jacksonville-Mayport. The transaction was finalized on June 24, 2025, with the firm representing the seller, Mayport Lodging 2, Inc., and the buyer, Butler Lodging […]
The UK government’s April 2025 increase in the National Living Wage—from £11.44 to £12.21 per hour—isn’t just a regulatory update. It’s a fundamental shift in the economics of hospitality. Labour costs are rising sharply, and profitability is under pressure. But the impact isn’t uniform. Some cities are struggling. Others are adapting. A few are even […]
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