A new boutique hotel has opened in central Florence, offering 14 suites within a restored 16th Century palazzo redesigned by fashion architect James Cavagnari. The James Suite Hotel Firenze 1564 occupies Cavagnari’s childhood home. Built in 1564, the former convent retains original features including vaulted ceilings, an off-centre doorway, a secluded courtyard and restored marble […]

Travelodge has signed a deal to acquire the freehold of a site on the outskirts of central Madrid, bringing its total number of hotels in the region to 13. The acquisition is being made under a forward funding structure through the Travelodge OpCo Group. The UK-based budget hotel chain, which operates more than 610 properties […]

As we move through 2025, hotels around the world continue to grapple with escalating operational costs. From rising utility bills and supply chain disruptions to evolving guest expectations, the hospitality industry is under increasing pressure to balance profitability with delivering exceptional guest experiences. To navigate these challenges, hotels must embrace innovative technologies and leverage revenue-generation […]

Starhotels has revealed that it posted record net profits of €34.3m (£29.8m) for the year ended 31 December 2025, a 9% increase YOY. Alongside this, the company posted total revenues of €314.8m (£273.3m), an increase of 2.8% compared with 2023 and EBITDA of €102.7m (£89.2m), which was equivalent to 32.6% of revenues. As a result […]

Hilton has opened The Marcus Portrush, part of its Tapestry Collection, marking the brand’s debut in Northern Ireland. Located in a restored Victorian building on Portrush’s Main Street, the 80-room hotel is the only internationally branded property in the town. The site previously operated as a hotel and artisan bakery for more than 85 years […]

Devon’s Burgh Island Hotel has announced the appointment of Charlotte Vincent, a former Great British Menu contestant and guest chef at 10 Downing Street, as its new head chef.  Vincent takes over the kitchen at the privately-owned Art Deco hotel off the south Devon coast, and plans to introduce new menus centred on sustainable, modern […]

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the UAE-based network of independent hotel brands, has reported a 17% year‑on‑year rise in total hotel revenues for the first half of 2025, reaching £1.11bn. The performance, driven by a surge in international travel, marks a continuation of momentum from 2024 and sets a positive outlook for the remainder of the […]

Dalata Hotel Group has agreed to a €1.4bn (£1.22bn) takeover by a consortium made up of Swedish property firm Pandox and Norwegian investor Eiendomsspar, following the conclusion of a strategic review announced earlier this year. The consortium will acquire Dalata through a newly incorporated company, Pandox Ireland Tuck Limited.  According to the deal, shareholders will […]

The Izaak Walton Hotel, a 17th Century country house property in the Peak District, has been brought to market for a guide asking price of £2.35m.  Located between Ilam and Thorpe near Ashbourne, the hotel consists of 38 en-suite bedrooms, an “award-winning” restaurant, and landscaped grounds covering about 3.25 acres.  The hotel, which overlooks the […]

The owners of the Watergate Bay Hotel Will Ashworth and Ben Harper have revealed that they have sold its self-catering brand Beach Retreats for an undisclosed sum. Watergate Bay started the company in 2006 and has sold it to the holiday lettings group behind holidaycottages.co.uk, Travel Chapter. The company has a managed portfolio of individual […]