The Netherwood Hotel in Grange-over-Sands has been sold to the Interesting Hotels Group for an undisclosed sum. The former Victorian manor, overlooking Morecambe Bay, comprises 34 letting rooms along with conference and spa facilities. Popular with both tourists and residents, the property’s landscaped gardens are a regular setting for weddings. The sale was handled by […]

McKeever Hotels has appointed Stella Grant as group procurement manager in a newly created role aimed at streamlining purchasing across its seven properties. The position will oversee, align and optimise the buying process and lead the implementation of a local sourcing policy.  According to McKeever Hotels, the policy forms a “core part” of the group’s […]

Coworth Park, the countryside hotel near Ascot owned by the Dorchester Collection, has opened a seasonal open-air restaurant called Tide, offering a British summer-inspired menu. Situated on the upper terrace of the Mansion House, Tide serves dishes featuring produce from across the UK, including Cornish day-boat fish, Kentish strawberries, and herbs from Coworth Park’s kitchen […]

Chris Eigelaar, managing director of the Belfry Hotel and Resort in the Midlands, has been named as one of only 10 hospitality leaders awarded Master Innholder status for 2025. The accolade recognises individuals who demonstrate “exceptional leadership, influence and commitment” in the sector. Judges praised this year’s cohort for “upholding best practices, driving forward industry […]

UK hotel transaction volumes reached approximately £1.59bn in the first half of 2025, a slower start than the previous year, but market activity remained encouraging, with signs pointing to a stronger second half, according to data from Savills. These muted levels of transactions in the first half were expected following an exceptionally high volume of […]

Fairfield by Marriott is set to launch its first UK hotel following Reserved Matters approval for a 142-bedroom site next to the British Motor Museum in Gaydon, Warwickshire. The 142-bedroom midscale hotel will be built adjacent to the museum and Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR) global headquarters, just off junction 12 of the M40.  Construction is […]

Sweeney Hotels has opened its second Highland aparthotel, following a £450k refurbishment of the former Park Guest House in Aviemore. The 16-bedroom property, renamed Sweeney Aviemore Two, features individually styled rooms with modern décor, en-suite bathrooms, smart technology and a range of room types. It includes two larger suites: the Cairngorm Suite, which sleeps four, […]

Edinburgh’s hospitality industry is unlike any other. It thrives year-round, adapting to waves of festivalgoers, business travellers, sports fans and winter tourists. The city’s footfall makes it a high pressure environment for hospitality professionals, offering an immersive learning experience that accelerates skills development in a way few other locations can match. For those who step […]

Oxford Belfry Hotel and Spa has appointed Jade Dixon as its new general manager.  Dixon has previously worked with the QHotels Collection, and brings a “wealth of experience and passion for team culture, guest experience, and operational transformation”. She first joined The QHotels Collection in 2015 at Nottingham Belfry Hotel and Spa, and since then […]

The Royal Bell in Bromley is set to reopen this autumn following a £10m restoration, transforming the Grade II-listed building into a boutique hotel, community hub and hospitality venue. Closed for several years, the site has undergone “significant redevelopment” by the Belle Collective, a group of investors with personal ties to the area. The five-storey […]