The Woodcote in West Sussex has secured planning approval from the South Downs National Park Authority to restore and convert its historic pub and cottage into a contemporary country lodge featuring a village bistro and 16 guest suites.  Architects McLean Quinlan are leading the design of the expansion, which includes a new flagship fine dining […]

IHG has announced the launch of a new premium collection brand, Noted Collection, aimed at converting independent upscale hotels across the EMEAA region.  It comes as the group is in discussions with multiple owners regarding the addition of various portfolios to the brand. IHG expects to reach more than 150 Noted Collection hotels globally over […]

The Cranley Hotel in Kensington has been sold to private buyers for an undisclosed sum, “significantly” above the guide price.  The 39‑bedroom townhouse hotel is located on Bina Gardens, South Kensington. The sale includes the freehold interest in three period terraced buildings with a total gross internal area of approximately 1,398 sq m (15,047 sq […]

Libere Hospitality Group (LHG) has announced it will oversee the repurposing of the Cooper’s Building in Liverpool into a new aparthotel, its second urban managed property in the UK. The Spanish medium and short-stay hospitality management company said the Grade II-listed building will offer 148 studios, comprising 141 studio units with kitchenettes and seven featuring […]

Authentic and hyper-local experiences are the “key battlegrounds” for hoteliers in 2026 rather than price, according to BWH Hotels GB conference attendees. The annual event concluded that high-value guest experiences and local contacts are the differentiators independent hotels need to combat a challenging economic reality. This strategic shift away from price-driven competition comes at a […]

Code, a provider of boutique hotels and urban hostels, has reopened The Loft on Rose Street, Edinburgh, following an extensive refurbishment. The project introduces the UK’s first full-height Japanese-style capsule beds, a design developed after a 2025 research trip to Tokyo by the company’s management team. The update includes a new four-bed female-only penthouse dorm […]

Hyatt has announced that president and chief executive officer Mark Hoplamazian will assume the role of executive chairman, as Thomas Pritzker intends to retire immediately.  News comes as Pritzker will not seek re-election to the board of directors at the company’s annual meeting in May.  Pritzker, who has been a member of the Hyatt board […]

The idea of a tourist tax for London has returned at a fragile moment for the capital’s hospitality sector. With hotels already facing steep business rate rises from 2026, persistent wage inflation and a hospitality VAT rate that sits at 20%, an overnight levy has reignited concerns about competitiveness, fairness and timing. New analysis suggests […]

Minor Hotels has reported a 32% increase in core profits to THB 6.8bn (£161m) for 2025, having experienced strong group-wide demand and improved financial discipline.  Core revenues at the Thai hotel group, which operates Nhow and Wolseley Hospitality brands, reached THB 133.2bn (£3.1m), while total group sales rose 4% to THB 166.1bn (£3.9m).  According to […]

The Belfry Hotel and Resort has announced three charity partnerships for 2026, as part of its annual effort to raise funds for various causes. The independent Sutton Coldfield resort hopes to surpass its 2025 achievement of £120,000 and raise even more for charities which “radiate compassion, kindness and community spirit”. One such charity is St […]