Samko Holdings, the parent company of Samko Hospitality, has officially acquired Stanhill Court Hotel, a Radisson Individuals-branded property, for an undisclosed sum.  Located in Surrey four miles from Gatwick Airport, the hotel offers 59 bedrooms in a country house set within 35 acres of grounds.  News of the acquisition comes as Samko aims to strengthen […]

“Our industry has changed so much in recent years; becoming more global, more branded, playing an ever-more important part in people’s lives, but one area which has seen the most innovation is in the use of technology,” says Robert Holland, managing director, UK & Ireland, HotelPartner Revenue Management. “We are seeing this across hotel operations; […]

2026 looks set to be an exciting year for boutique hotels, following a promising 2025 in which the hotel sector at large found its footing once again. Although cost pressures remain and bookings remain steady, the smartest operators are using this moment as an opportunity to double down on what sets them apart: unique, stylish […]

Pellicano Hotels Group has announced the appointment of Edward Leenders as the new general manager of the Hotel Il Pellicano in Porto Ercole, Italy.  Leenders, who is originally from the Netherlands, has worked in the hospitality industry for more than 25 years. He previously served as managing director at the Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria in […]

The Zetter has appointed the former people director of The Pig Hotels, Steve Rockey, as its head of people and culture for Europe. Rockey joins the boutique hotel group as it prepares for several expansion projects, including a new opening in Bloomsbury.  He previously spent eight years at The Pig Hotels, where he served as […]

Valor Hospitality Partners has increased its UK portfolio from 17 hotels in 2021 to 40 properties in 2026. The expansion includes the addition of four hotels this month: Crowne Plaza Aberdeen Airport, Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen Airport, Holiday Inn Express Trafford City, and Hampton by Hilton Liverpool John Lennon Airport.  These sites add 700 bedrooms […]

Joint administrators have officially been appointed yesterday (22 January) to oversee the Colonnade Hotel in Little Venice, London.  It comes as the 43-bedroom Victorian townhouse, located at 2 Warrington Crescent, is scheduled to enter a formal marketing process at the end of the month.  Administrators Duncan Coutts, Rupen Patel and Nimish Patel of Coots and […]

Radisson Hotel Group has opened Radisson RED Indore, marking the debut of its lifestyle brand in the city and continuing its expansion across India. Located on MR-10 Road, the hotel contains 115 rooms and suites designed for business and leisure travellers. The site includes a fitness centre, a rooftop infinity pool, and the Red Table […]

The Chequers Inn, a 16th Century country inn in the Peak District has been brought to market for a guide price of £750,000 plus VAT. The site, which sits within the Peak District National Park, has been run by owners Jonathan and Joanne Tindall for almost 25 years.  The pub combines a traditional bar serving […]

The Valley Hotel on the Isle of Anglesey has been sold to Mirza Real Estates for an undisclosed sum. The 19-bedroom hotel and event venue dates back to the 1800s, and is situated close to the port of Holyhead, attracting ferry users and tourists. It also hosts weddings and functions throughout the year. Anglesey Inns had […]