More than 600 hotels, pubs, cafes, and restaurants across the UK are expected to save £3m in energy bills under a new emissions cutting trial as part of the government’s Plan for Change initiative. The initiative is being delivered by Zero Carbon Services, a sustainability consultancy for the hospitality sector, who will offer small and […]

Darwin’s Townhouse, a five-star boutique hotel located in Shrewsbury, has been brought to market for a guide price of £1.75m. Set within a late 18th Century Grade II* listed Georgian townhouse, the 20-bedroom property was acquired by its current family owners in 2016. They have over 40 years’ experience in hospitality, having previously operated several well-known […]

The Shieldhill Castle Hotel near Biggar has been put up for sale for a guide price of £1.5m. Located on Shieldhill Road in Quothquan, South Lanarkshire, the 30-bedroom hotel sits within 6.5 acres of landscaped grounds overlooking the Clyde Valley.  The site includes the main castle building, a stable block, two chalets, and a separate […]

EasyHotel has announced that it has been acquired by Tristan Capital Partners discretionary fund, European Property Investors Special Opportunities 6 (EPISO 6), for an undisclosed fee. The completion of the transaction coincides with the release of the company’s FY24 results which saw its system sales rising 4% to a record £91.2m, up from £87.5m in […]

Holiday Inn Luton Airport has been granted planning permission for a major expansion and refurbishment programme, which will see the hotel increase its capacity by more than 70%.  KE Hotels will add 89 guest bedrooms to the property through a multi-storey rear extension, taking the total number of rooms from 124 to 213.  The project […]

Preferred Travel Group has announced the appointment of Philipp Weghmann to the newly created role of chief development officer. In his new role, Weghmann will lead company-wide development initiatives to accelerate strategic growth and innovation. He will also serve as president of Beyond Green, reflecting Preferred’s commitment to expanding the brand’s presence. Most recently, he […]

The 17th Century Dreadnought Hotel in Stirlingshire, Scotland, has been sold to Caledonian Travel for an undisclosed price.Located in the heart of Callander town centre, a popular tourist town in the Trossachs, The Dreadnought Hotel is situated next to the main tourist route leading to Lochearnhead, with Glasgow and Edinburgh 35 and 50 miles away […]

Dalata Hotel Group has declined a €1.3bn (£1.09bn) takeover offer from the Pandox Consortium, which is made up of Swedish hotel property group Pandox and Norwegian property management company Eiendomsspar.  The Pandox Consortium offered Dalata shareholders €6.05 (£5.09) per ordinary share in cash, a premium of approximately 5% over Monday’s (2 June) closing share price.  […]

Scotland’s oldest inhabited castle, Dalhousie Castle Hotel, is set to undergo a major renovation and refurbishment. Located amidst 11 acres of private parkland along the banks of the River Esk, in Bonnyrigg, just outside of Edinburgh, Dalhousie Castle was recently acquired by a private investor from Dundee, Michael Clark, who has outlined an “ambitious and […]

IHG Hotels and Resorts (IHG) has announced the signing of a dual branded hotel complex in Central London, including the Voco London – Waterloo and Hotel Indigo and Suites London – Waterloo.  Signed in partnership with Palm Holdings, IHG said both properties “mark a significant milestone” for IHG as it expands its footprint in the […]