Radisson Blu London has announced that all nine of its hotels have collectively achieved the Silver Green Tourism Accreditation, one of the UK’s most respected sustainability certification programmes. The certification recognises strong performances in environmental practices, ethical operations, and community engagement across the portfolio. The Green Tourism Accreditation assesses businesses against “comprehensive” criteria, and the […]

Cameron House has unveiled a £300,000 redesign of its spa, refreshing key wellness facilities and appointing a new spa director to lead its next chapter. Coinciding with the re-launch, Cameron House has appointed Gillian McGraffin as its new spa director. McGraffin has over 25 years in the luxury spa and leisure industry having worked at […]

More than 11 million people are planning overnight holiday trips in the UK this August bank holiday weekend, generating an estimated £4.1bn in domestic tourism spending, according to new figures from VisitEngland. The national tourism agency’s trip tracker survey revealed that 11.2 million Britons are “definitely” planning a domestic break.  The figure is slightly up […]

Aimbridge Hospitality, the global third-party hotel management company, has appointed Chris O’Donnell as president of its select service division, effective September 15. In this role, O’Donnell will lead Aimbridge’s expansive select service division with an emphasis on operational performance and delivering “exceptional results”. He will also ensure that the division remains aligned with Aimbridge’s balanced […]

Holiday Inn Express Burton Upon Trent and Ibis Styles Burton on Trent have joined Burton Albion Football Club as new joint bronze partners. Both hotels, owned and operated by HCM Midlands Limited under franchise from IHG Hotels Ltd and Accor Hotels respectively, have joined the club through its newly launched Partnership Programme. Holiday Inn Express […]

The Hard Days Night Hotel in Liverpool has reopened its restaurant under a new name, North Sixty4, following an £87k refurbishment. Named in reference to its North John Street location and the Beatles song When I’m Sixty-Four, the relaunch marks the first major upgrade to the space since the hotel opened in 2008. While still […]

Sunday Hotel, the premium brand launched by SoftBank-backed OYO, plans to more than double its number of four-star and five-star managed hotels in the UK by the end of 2026.  The brand currently operates 20 properties across the country, after debuting in 2024 with the Lansbury Heritage Hotel near Canary Wharf, in London. Its current […]

Radisson Individuals has launched its first hotel in Malta with the opening of Cavalieri Art Hotel, located on the waterfront at Balluta Bay in Saint Julian’s. The 254-room property, which includes suites, three dining venues, indoor and outdoor pools, a spa, and event facilities, marks the brand’s entry into the Maltese market. Radisson Individuals is […]

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) has partnered with The Wolseley Hospitality Group, allowing members of the GHA Discovery programme to earn and redeem rewards at its nine London restaurants. The group’s portfolio includes The Wolseley on Piccadilly, The Wolseley City, The Delaunay, Brasserie Zédel, Colbert, Fischer’s, Soutine, Bellanger and Manzi’s. International expansion is also planned. GHA […]

1912 Hotels St Pauls Ltd, the newly established UK subsidiary of Hamburg-based 1912 Hotels GmbH, has completed its first British acquisition with the purchase of the Mercure Sheffield St Paul’s Hotel and Spa for an undisclosed sum. The four-star, 169-room hotel is located in Sheffield city centre, overlooking the Peace Gardens and Winter Garden.  It […]