UKHospitality has welcomed the publication of a clear timeline for implementing the Employment Rights Bill, while warning that changes to sick pay and other early measures could bring significant cost pressures for businesses. The Department for Business and Trade has confirmed the following rollout schedule: April 2026: Sick pay for up to 1.3 million of […]

The Edinburgh Grand has reopened as Scotland’s first Luxury Collection Hotel, becoming part of its portfolio of over 130 global properties.  The opening marks The Luxury Collection’s Scottish debut and its fourth outpost in the UK, alongside its sites in London, Buckinghamshire and Manchester.  Owned and operated by Chris Stewart Group, the property has undergone […]

Digital hospitality company NUMA Group has opened its first property in Brighton as part of a broader expansion drive across the UK. The Berlin-based firm has taken over the former MyBrighton Hotel in partnership with NWH Group. Located on Jubilee Street in Brighton’s North Laine, the property includes 84 units and 172 beds, and is […]

The Gables guesthouse in Ambleside, located in the Lake District, has been brought to market with an asking price of £1.395m. The Victorian property, which dates back to 1946, is situated near Ambleside Parish Church and is a short walk from the centre of the village and the Lake District National Park. The guesthouse has […]

Increased staff costs continue to hit the bottom line for hotels, with investment in AI expected to rise as hoteliers look to create efficiencies, according data from RSM. The data, which is compiled and produced by Hotstats and analysed by RSM UK, shows average daily rates (ADR) of occupied rooms in London dropped from £218.34 […]

Billesley Manor Hotel and Spa has appointed Adam Cherrington as its new head chef as it looks to expand its culinary offering. Cherrington joins the Warwickshire hotel near Stratford-upon-Avon, bringing more than 20 years’ experience across events catering, hotel kitchens and private dining. He previously spent 12 years catering for weddings, royal visits and sporting […]

Hilton has announced the signing of The Derby London City, marking its 10th Curio Collection by Hilton site in the UK. The latest deal forms part of a franchise agreement with real estate developer and operator, Dominus. Expected to open in early 2026, the hotel, owned by Dominus and managed under its Dominus Hospitality platform, […]

BWH Hotels GB has officially launched a new loyalty rewards scheme aimed at corporate bookers, as planners face reduced event volumes and increased pressure on budgets. The programme, called Planners Advantage, extends the global BW Rewards scheme to cover meetings and events for the first time. It offers organisers up to 30,000 points per booking, […]

Luxury hotel Foyers Lodge in Loch Ness has been brought to market with a guide price of £1.1m. The hotel has undergone an extensive renovation after it was acquired by current owners Anna Low and Phil Crowe in 2016. The property is available with planning permission for further development of additional owners’ accommodation, garaging and […]

Dalata Hotel Group has signed a 25-year lease agreement for a new Clayton-branded hotel in Berlin, marking its first move into the German capital and its fourth hotel in Continental Berlin. The company, which is the largest independent four-star hotel operator in the UK and Ireland, said it will operate the 274-room property once refurbishment […]