Elton Guest House in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, has been brought to market with a freehold asking price of £675,000. The boutique guest house sits on the edge of the Lake District National Park and overlooks Morecambe Bay. Originally built as two Victorian terraced properties dating back to 1840, the interlinked house has been fully refurbished by […]
Accor has upgraded its full-year recurring EBITDA guidance to between 11% and 12%, up from a previous forecast of 9% to 10%, citing resilient performance across its portfolio in the third quarter of 2025. The group, which operates more than 5,700 hotels worldwide, reported a 3.1% rise in management and franchise revenue at constant currency […]
Focus Hotels has announced the appointment of four people to roles in the commercial team at The Bedford Hotel, set to open in 2026. The appointments include, Yvonne McIlree as director of sales and marketing, Sharon Dunne as revenue manager, Victoria Dunn as reservations manager and Clodagh Flood as hotel marketing executive. The Bedford Hotel […]
Imperial London Hotels has announced a long-term investment in the Holiday Inn London Bloomsbury, supported by a renewed 25-year franchise agreement with IHG Hotels and Resorts. The family-owned hospitality group, which has operated hotels in Bloomsbury for more than 150 years, said the strategy focuses on “enhancing guest experience and futureproofing the Coram Street property […]
Corinthia London has announced the appointment of Karina Elias as its new hotel manager, effective from this month. Her appointment follows the recent additions of Jasper Anderegg as director of rooms in May, and Nick Sievewright as director of sales and marketing in August. Elias has joined the hotel’s executive committee, where she oversees day-to-day […]
Tewkesbury Park’s restaurant, Mint, has been named Restaurant of the Year at the 2025 Cotswold Life Food and Drink Awards. The accolade recognises excellence across the region’s hospitality industry, with judges commending Mint for its focus on seasonal produce, high-quality service and inventive approach to modern British dining. Led by executive chef Anuj Thakur, the […]
Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Qiantan – Image Credit Hilton   Hilton has opened the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Qiantan, marking the brand’s second property in Shanghai. Hilton has announced the opening of the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Qiantan, located in the Qiantan District of Pudong, Shanghai. This development marks the second Waldorf Astoria property in the city. It is […]
New Research Shows Ongoing Barriers to Women’s Advancement in Business Travel – Image Credit Unsplash+   Study presented at the annual WINiT Summit examines gender gaps in leadership, satisfaction and safety Women are the majority of professionals in key business travel industry roles – comprising 74% of travel buyers and over half of travel supplier (62%) […]
Hotels Embrace AI Integration to Boost Direct Bookings – Image Credit Unsplash+Â Â Â The hospitality industry is witnessing a technological shift as hotels push to integrate live availability and pricing data into AI search platforms like ChatGPT. This move is aimed at increasing direct bookings and reducing reliance on online travel agencies (OTAs). The Rise of […]
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