DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole has opened a permanent ice-cream parlour in partnership with Jude’s, becoming the first hotel in Brighton to do so. Named “Jude’s at The Met”, the new outlet launched on 15 July and is located on the ground floor of the seafront hotel.  The space features the ice-cream maker’s distinctive blue […]

Hilton Northampton has unveiled a new Wellness Suite as part of a £2.9m renovation aimed at enhancing guest facilities and wellbeing amenities. The semi-private suite includes a sauna, aromatherapy room, multi-sensory shower, relaxation area and two dry floatation systems. These are designed to support rest and recovery through a variety of thermal and sensory experiences. […]

The Beaumont Mayfair is set to open a new modern British restaurant, Rosi, in September, led by newly appointed culinary director Lisa Goodwin-Allen. The Mayfair hotel said Rosi marks “an exciting new chapter” in its dining offer, continuing the contemporary direction taken since chief executive Stuart Procter joined. Rosi will serve modern British dishes rooted […]

The Gailes Hotel and Spa in Irvine, Scotland, has announced the appointment of Brandy Rook as its first female PGA professional golfer to help promote the sport on the Ayrshire coast.  Rook will be responsible for running “Ladies Do Golf” classes for beginners and experienced players, which will be held in a dedicated studio with […]

Cairn Hotel Group has announced two promotions within its commercial leadership team as part of a companywide drive to accelerate growth and innovation. Sarah Powell-Abrams joins the commercial leadership team as director of marketing following four years as head of marketing at the group. Powell-Abrams’ appointment to director of marketing follows a series of high-impact […]

Great Scotland Yard Hotel, Westminster has announced the appointment of Saba Ewunie as its new director of finance. Ewunie has a distinguished background in hospitality finance and a track record of delivering strong financial leadership. She joins from her role as group purchase ledger clerk at Hyatt Regency London Stratford, where her career with Hyatt […]

Broomhill Estate in Muddiford, near Barnstaple, North Devon, has been brought to market on behalf of NAKO Modular, with a guide price of £1.15m. The freehold estate, formerly a seven-bedroom hotel, offers a potential redevelopment opportunity. The 18-acre site includes mature gardens, open meadows, established woodland, a tennis court and walking trails. The main building […]

The Rad Hotel Group has sold The Carlton Hotel in Prestwick to independent hotelier Henry Fitzsimmons, owner of The Riverside Lodge Hotel in Irvine, for an undisclosed price. The Carlton Hotel has been part of Rad Hotel Group portfolio since 2008. The transfer of ownership will see all 57 existing staff retained, with wages, benefits, […]

Hyatt has announced the appointment of Mohammad Labban as the new general manager of the Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars hotel.  Labban, who has worked for Hyatt for more than 27 years across three continents, takes up the role after six years as general manager of Hyatt Regency Birmingham.  He began his career with Hyatt in […]

Four Saints Hotels has acquired The Merrion Hotel in Llandudno for £4.5m, marking the seafront property’s first change of ownership in 75 years.  The 62-bedroom Victorian hotel, which overlooks Llandudno Bay, was sold by brothers Gareth and Paul Bream, who are retiring.  The Bream family has owned the hotel for more than seven decades, and […]