The Bristol Hoteliers Association (BHA) has claimed that the new YTL Arena Bristol, a 20,000-capacity entertainment venue will restore the city as a leading destination and support local business growth. Members of the BHA met the chief executive of YTL Arena Bristol, Andrew Billingham, for an update on the project.  The venue is being constructed […]

Heartwood Collection has announced its plans to reach 500 bedrooms by 2027, having secured new debt facilities from Heritage Development Finance and backing from Alchemy Partners.  The news comes as the hospitality operator has reported a 21.7% jump in turnover to £82.7m, from £67.9m, during the year ended 29 June 2025, as site EBITDA increased […]

DoubleTree by Hilton London West End has completed a £4m refurbishment, adding 14 new rooms and suites and redesigning its lobby and ground-floor restaurant.The investment brings the four-star hotel’s total capacity to 275 rooms and marks the final stage of a project that began with lobby works earlier this year. The expansion includes two split-level […]

Thainstone House has announced plans to invest £150,000 in the refurbishment of its gym facilities at the four-star country house hotel in Inverurie. The hotel, which forms part of the Crerar Hotels Group, said the upgrade is aimed at improving the fitness offering for both members and hotel guests. The refurbished gym is expected to […]

Radisson Hotel Group has opened a new Radisson Blu hotel at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport, expanding its presence at one of Europe’s largest transport hubs and key business travel markets. The Radisson Blu CDG Airport Terminal Hotel, Paris is located in Roissypôle, close to Terminal three, with access to all terminals via the free […]

The Cricklade House Hotel and Spa in Wiltshire has been placed on the market with a guide price of £3.5m. The property has been put up for sale by its largest shareholder, the Purico Group, who acquired the site back in 2018 and have since invested over £1.5m on its facilities. Situated to the west […]

Aberdeen-based property developer Ardent Group has secured an £8.3m loan from digital bank OakNorth to fund the development of new luxury holiday accommodation near St Andrews in Fife. The funding will support the construction of 21 four-bedroom holiday lodges on a 6.27-acre site at Clashwood, less than two miles south-west of St Andrews.  The scheme […]

SenSpa at Careys Manor Hotel has officially completed a £100k upgrade of its gym facilities, introducing what it describes as the first smart gym in the New Forest. The upgrade, scheduled to be fully operational in 2026, centres on Technogym equipment and technology designed to offer more personalised training and wellness programmes for hotel guests […]

Starhotels Collezione has announced the appointment of Marco Terenghi as the new executive chef of Castille Paris’ Italian restaurant L’Assaggio, located in the first arrondissement.  Terenghi, who previously worked at the restaurant as sous-chef, succeeds to the top kitchen role as L’Assaggio continues its long-standing culinary partnership with Michelin-starred chef Ugo Alciati. The restaurant has […]

The hospitality sector employed 8,784 fewer people in December 2025 compared with the previous month, according to the Office for National Statistics. The data also reveals the industry employed 20,014 fewer people in December 2025 than in September 2025. The decline occurred during the festive season, a period when businesses typically increase staffing levels. Industry […]