A rise in staff costs in April, as a result of changes to national minimum wage and employer NICs, combined with pressure on room rates led to a decline in profits for hoteliers, according to RSM. UK hotel payroll as a percentage of revenue increased from 31.6% to 33.3% in April year-on-year, and from 29.5% […]

7 Hospitality Management has announced the appointment of Philip Egan as the new general manager of Dalhousie Castle Hotel and Spa, as the property undergoes a £5m refurbishment programme. 7H said Egan brings with him a wealth of industry expertise and a proven track record in luxury hotel leadership. Having held senior roles at UK […]

Northern Ireland-based hotel and spa resort Galgorm has announced a £3m investment – unveiling a major guestroom refurbishment programme and plans for a new Forest Spa Garden.  These developments further enhance the resort’s Thermal Spa Village and reinforces its commitment to investing in Northern Ireland’s growing tourism sector.  £2m has been invested to renovate Galgorm’s […]

The Imperial Hotel in Tenby has reopened its doors following a major refurbishment by Crest Hotels Group.The Grade II-listed hotel has unveiled its redesigned rooms, many with views of South Beach, as well as a new dining experience and lounge with views of the bay. Since acquiring the hotel in 2024, Crest Hotels has undertaken […]

The Coquetvale Hotel, a Victorian property in the Northumberland town of Rothbury, has officially been sold to new operators for an undisclosed price.  The hotel was originally built and owned by Lord William Armstrong, the industrialist who pioneered hydraulic engineering in the 19th Century. He also owned nearby Cragside House and Estate, which is now […]

Hand Picked Hotels has appointed Vidyadhar Patole as general manager Wood Hall Hotel and Spa, Wetherby, and Crathorne Hall Hotel in North Yorkshire, and Graeme Nesbitt as general  manager of Fawsley Hall Hotel and Spa in Northamptonshire.  With more than 26 years of international experience in the hospitality industry, Patole has extensive leadership and operational […]

The No.11 Boutique Hotel and Brassiere on Brunswick Street in Edinburgh has been brought to market with a guide price of £3.95m. The property is on the market due to the retirement of the current owners, who have operated the hotel since 2012. The current owners also oversaw the development of the second townhouse element […]

Rosewood Hotel Group has appointed a new chief operating officer (COO) and a vice president of operations (EMEAC) to its corporate executive team.  Anthony Ingham, the group’s new COO, will begin his term on 1 September, 2025, reporting directly to Sonia Cheng, the group’s CEO.  Ingham brings decades of experience to his new role and will […]

Hotel management company, Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA, has announced the appointment of Kym Kapadia as its new senior vice president commercial. Aimbridge said Kapadia brings “substantial commercial experience” to the role, having worked across a variety of hospitality operator types spanning owner-managed, asset and third-party management. Previously, she spent 10 years as VP Commercial for Michels […]

Supercity Aparthotels is set to open three new properties in Edinburgh, Leeds and York over the next two months.  Further solidifying its presence across the United Kingdom, these launches mark a “significant step” in Supercity Aparthotel’s strategic growth plan. First to open is Forth House, located in Edinburgh’s New Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. […]