Kinsfolk and Co will open its first hotel, The Newman, in London’s Fitzrovia on 1 February 2026, with reservations now available.The hospitality management company said The Newman has been shaped by a team of hoteliers and restaurateurs with long experience in the capital. Their backgrounds include senior roles at Corbin and King, The Standard, The […]

Luxury hotel brand Brionj has signed a management agreement for Venari Lodges, a boutique resort in Janja Gora, Croatia, marking an expansion of its portfolio in a region known for its forests, waterfalls and proximity to the Plitvice Lakes National Park.  Grand Metropolitan Hotels, which operates Brionj, said the development will open in 2027 and […]

Hilton has partnered with London Metro Hotels to open a Spark by Hilton property in Chiswick in 2026, marking the brand’s first site in west London and adding to its growing UK presence.The hotel will join recently launched Spark by Hilton sites in Romford and Luton as the company broadens its premium-economy offering. Hilton launched […]

The Kensington Hideaway, a refurbished 59-room boutique hotel, is set to reopen in Kensington, London, in January 2026 following a multi-million-pound redevelopment. The new hotel, previously known as the Seraphine Kensington, has been redesigned around a literary theme that references the borough’s historic links to writers including William Makepeace Thackeray, Agatha Christie, T.S. Eliot and […]

A&O Hostels has acquired Berlin-based Schulz Hotels as the budget accommodation group accelerates its expansion across Europe. The deal forms part of A&O’s plan to broaden its offering in core markets and build scale across a sector it says is benefiting from stronger tourism flows and rising demand from budget-conscious travellers. The firm cited forecasts […]

BWH Hotels GB has reported record trading across several parts of its business in 2025, with room revenue, meetings income and direct digital sales all rising in the year to date. Britain’s largest group of independent hotels generated more than £140m in total room revenue through its channels so far this year – a 7% […]

The Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) has welcomed the government’s new five-year National Tourism Policy, which aims to boost the sector’s economic and social contribution and expand its role as a major employer.  The plan sets out targets for revenue growth, regional development and lower emissions as part of a broader strategy to strengthen the industry. […]

Q: We’ve seen a number of exciting hotels joining the Best Western Signature Collection this year. What’s driving this momentum? Tim Rumney: This is a really exciting time for BWH Hotels. We’re seeing more and more independent, higher-end hotels joining our Signature and Premium Collections because they recognise the power of partnership. These aren’t hotels looking for a rescue plan – they’re ambitious businesses investing heavily […]

The Kensington Hideaway, a refurbished 59-room boutique hotel, is set to reopen in Kensington, London, in January 2026 following a multi-million-pound redevelopment. The new hotel, previously known as the Seraphine Kensington, has been redesigned around a literary theme that references the borough’s historic links to writers including William Makepeace Thackeray, Agatha Christie, T.S. Eliot and […]

Maya Hotel Courchevel 1850 has opened ahead of the 2025/2026 ski season, adding to accommodation options in the French Alps as the resort marks its 80th anniversary.  The boutique hotel is the latest property from Maya Collection and is positioned as a small, design-focused addition with direct access to the slopes.  The hotel has been […]