Yotel has promoted three senior executives as the hospitality group sets a target of reaching 100 hotels open and signed worldwide by 2031. The appointments come as the company enters a new phase of expansion, with planned openings in cities including Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Lisbon, Athens and Belfast.  The group currently operates 23 hotels across […]

Down Hall Hotel, Spa and Estate has reported a 75% increase in conference enquiry revenue between 2022 and 2024 and confirmed conference revenue rose 62% during the same period, with growth continuing into 2025. Year-to-date figures for 2025 show a further 14% uplift in enquiries and a 7.5% rise in confirmed bookings. The hotel attributed […]

Two Seas Hotels has acquired the Celtic International Hotel on Port Road in Barry, close to Cardiff City Airport, for an undisclosed sum. The hotel, which operates 50 bedrooms, includes a full-service offering with a recently refurbished bar and restaurant.  It is positioned adjacent to the airport and serves both leisure and business guests. The […]

Oaklands Hall Hotel has joined the Classic British Hotels collection, becoming the latest independent property to join the UK-based group. The hotel, set within five acres of landscaped parkland in Laceby, operates 46 ensuite bedrooms and a range of facilities for corporate and leisure guests. The venue has positioned itself as a regional destination for […]

Criterion Capital has officially acquired the 732-room St Giles London Hotel on Tottenham Court Road, bringing the prominent West End site back under single ownership for the first time in more than three decades. The hotel occupies an island site at the junction of Oxford Street and Tottenham Court Road, next to Tottenham Court Road […]

The Great Western in Newquay is set to undergo a major refurbishment, with owner St Austell Brewery planning a phased upgrade of the historic clifftop pub and hotel from 2026. The building, which overlooks Great Western Beach, has been part of the town’s seafront for almost 150 years.  St Austell Brewery said the refurbishment is […]

Plans to take Soho House private have reportedly been thrown into doubt after a key backer withdrew a $200m (£149.1m) funding commitment, triggering a sharp fall in the company’s share price, according to the Financial Times. Shares in the New York-listed members’ club operator fell more than 20% after the company disclosed that MCR Hotels, […]

The Wensleydale Hotel in Middleham has been sold to a new owner, marking the end of six years of family ownership by Charles and Fiona Merchie. The 18th Century hotel overlooks Middleham town square and comprises 17 en suite bedrooms, alongside a restaurant, the Tack Room, which holds an AA rosette. The property also includes […]

Marriott Bonvoy has signed a strategic partnership with the International Cricket Council (ICC) that will see the travel loyalty platform become the ICC’s Official Accommodation Partner through to 2029.The agreement covers all ICC men’s global events over the next four years, including the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka, the […]

Elegant Hotel Collection has announced it is set to open The Shepherd Mayfair in 2026, adding an 82-room property to the historic Shepherd Market area of London.  The boutique hotel will occupy a freehold site in the Mayfair enclave, spanning about 33,600 sq ft across six floors and include guest rooms and suites, as well […]