RMS has appointed Chetan Arjun as its new chief financial officer  as the hospitality technology platform continues to expand its executive team to support global growth. Arjun brings more than 20 years of financial experience across the technology and software sectors, having held senior roles at PwC, Coles Group and Crown Resorts. He was most […]

Hilton has announced the opening of The Marcus Portrush as part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton, marking the brand’s debut in Northern Ireland. The 80-room hotel is situated in Portrush, which is set along the North Atlantic coastline. The Marcus Portrush occupies a restored Victorian building that served as a hotel and artisan bakery […]

IHG Hotels and Resorts has officially opened its 100th Voco hotel, reaching the milestone less than seven years after launching the premium brand in 2018. Voco, part of IHG’s Premium collection, has become the company’s fastest-growing brand, with properties now open in 25 countries and 95 more in the pipeline. The brand is expected to […]

RedCat Hospitality, operator of the Coaching Inn Group and RedCat Independent Pubs, has acquired The Warwick Arms Hotel, Warwick, for an undisclosed sum. The 40-room hotel offers a variety of room types, meeting and event spaces, and even has claims of being Warwick’s oldest hotel. The purchase is the group’s first acquisition since August 2022 […]

Travelodge has announced its plans to hire 210 new staff across the UK this summer, as part of a seasonal recruitment campaign. The hotel chain is offering a mix of full-time and part-time roles at sites nationwide, including hotel managers, assistant managers, receptionists, housekeepers and Bar Café team members. There are also 21 full-time hotel […]

The Clachaig Inn in Glencoe and The Grog and Gruel in Fort William have been brought to market for a combined guide price of £4.5m. The sale marks the end of over three decades of ownership by the Daynes family, who have operated the businesses since 1984.  The brothers Ed and Guy Daynes currently run […]

Hotel Gotham has announced that its newest site in Newcastle is set to open in September across two phases. The first phase will see the launch of the former fire station with 57 bedrooms, including six suites. Guests can expect exclusive access to Club Brass, emperor beds with Egyptian cotton bed linen, marble monsoon showers […]

Profitroom and specialist restaurant reservation technology provider, ResDiary, have announced a strategic partnership that will enable hotel and pub groups using Profitroom to access ResDiary’s restaurant management system. For hoteliers, this means advanced F&B booking technology that automates reservations and “creates tailored packages to engage guests”. Patryk Luszcz, UK regional director at Profitroom, said: “This […]

Historically, hotel financing has meant navigating long applications, restrictive terms, and heavy financial pressures, especially when it comes to the development of independent hotels. But now there’s a new way forward, a way to access capital while retaining full ownership and control of your business. Azqira has introduced a platform that connects hotel owners directly […]

Alastair Fullerton has been appointed executive chef at Titanic Hotel Belfast, where he will lead the kitchen at the hotel’s restaurant, the Wolff Grill. Fullerton, who has worked in hotel and restaurant kitchens since 1982, has introduced a new menu at the restaurant, featuring local and international ingredients.  Dishes include burrata with spring vegetables, duck […]