The Landmark London has been awarded the EarthCheck Silver Benchmark 2025 in recognition of its efforts to improve environmental performance and adopt more sustainable practices. The five-star hotel received the certification following a range of initiatives, including a complete switch to renewable electricity and a reported reduction of 615,000 kWh in annual energy use.  Smart […]

Investor interest in UK hotels remains strong despite market challenges, according to Christie and Co’s latest Hotel Market Review.  The report notes that, despite economic, political and cost pressures, the UK continues to appeal as a “safe haven” for investment. Hotel owners and operators focusing on cost control, active asset management and operational innovation are […]

Blackstone, the owner of Haven and Warner Hotels, is reportedly considering sanctioning a sale of Haven as early as next year, according to reports from Sky News. The private equity firm, which owns a controlling stake in Bourne Leisure, may then look to dispose of Warner after selling Haven. The group, which has already installed […]

The Oak Inn, a countryside pub and restaurant with rooms in Herefordshire, has been brought to market with a guide price of £900,000 for the freehold. The Oak Inn is a traditional 17th Century pub with four luxury letting bedrooms, as well as multiple dining areas seating around 90, a “cosy” bar and outdoor seating.  […]

Moddershall Oaks, a luxury country spa retreat in 72 acres of Staffordshire countryside near Stoke-on-Trent, has retained its five-star guest accommodation rating from Visit England. The national tourism body awarded the top rating following an anonymous inspection, citing the quality of the retreat’s suites and breakfast service. One of Visit England’s 50 trained assessors carried […]

Italian restaurant brand Piccolino has opened its first venue in a hotel, launching a new site at the Hilton London Tower Bridge. The restaurant, part of the privately owned Individual Restaurants group, marks what the company described as “an exciting new chapter” in its brand evolution. The move into the hotel sector follows a partnership […]

The hospitality sector faces fundamental transformation as rising guest expectations and digital transparency have reduced traditional differentiators—hotel quality, location, and price—to mere market entry requirements rather than competitive advantages.  The Internet has fundamentally altered hotel selection. With unprecedented access to information, reviews, and alternatives, travellers consider broader options than ever before. Quality, location, and price […]

IHG Hotels and Resorts has signed an agreement with Pacini Group to rebrand The Venice Times hotel as part of its Vignette Collection. The 30-room property, located in the historic centre of Venice, is expected to be rebranded towards the end of 2025. It will become the third Vignette Collection signing in Italy in two […]

Keswick Country House Hotel has been brought to market with substantial but undisclosed offers invited for the freehold.  This Victorian hotel features 73 en-suite letting bedrooms, including two suites and four junior suites, spread across the original 1860s-built main house and adjacent Old Station Annexe.  Located just a short walk from Keswick town centre, the […]