CitizenM has announced that it has rebranded as Another Star following the completion of Marriott International’s acquisition of the CitizenM brand. Under this new identity, Another Star will continue to own and operate all current CitizenM hotels in key global gateway cities in Europe and the United States through long-term franchise agreements with Marriott International. […]

Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch has announced that chefs Clare Smyth and Daniel Boulud will open its two signature restaurants when the hotel launches in 2026. Smyth will lead Coreus, a fine dining concept celebrating British seafood, while Boulud will bring his French-inspired Café Boulud to the rooftop of the hotel. Coreus will be located […]

PPHE Hotel Group has announced that it has begun a strategic review that will consider options ranging from introducing new capital to a potential sale of part or all of the company. The group, which owns and operates hospitality real estate across Europe, confirmed that the review will take account of shareholder and stakeholder views.  […]

Choice Hotels International has announced plans to enter the African market in early 2026 after signing three franchised properties in Kenya and securing a wider development agreement for at least 15 further sites across sub-Saharan and southern Africa by 2030. The Kenyan portfolio will include an Ascend Collection hotel in the Maasai Mara National Reserve […]

Focus Hotels has announced the appointment of Noel McMeel as the executive head chef at Bedford Hotel Belfast. McMeel has had a distinguished career having cooked for royalty, presidents, celebrities and diplomats. Among his many career highlights is his role in designing the G8 Summit menu that showcased Ireland’s finest local ingredients to world leaders. […]

PPHE Hotel Group has refinanced its loan with Aareal Bank for Park Plaza London Riverbank, extending the facility’s maturity from June 2026 to June 2030. The agreement replaces the group’s existing 2016 loan and maintains secured, non-recourse financing against the hotel. Under the revised terms, the £95.8m facility will continue to carry an all-in fixed […]

The Highfield in Driffield, East Yorkshire, has been brought to market for £2.25m, with the Grade II listed hotel and events venue offered for sale after 10 years under its current owners. The Victorian property includes 12 bedrooms, several dining and bar areas, and landscaped grounds.  It sits within seven acres featuring lawned gardens, woodland, […]

The Pig Hotels has appointed hospitality operator Ashley Ely as hotel director at The Pig near Bath, marking his return to a senior management role after a short career break. Ely was previously general manager at The Newt in Somerset, where he served from 2023 to 2025.  His earlier roles include general manager positions at […]

The Athenaeum Hotel and Residences has completed an £80k reinvestment to replant and update its 329-square-metre living wall in central London, nearly 20 years after the feature was first installed. The work was carried out with Daniel Bell Vertical Garden, a specialist in vertical planting systems, and forms part of the hotel’s wider environmental and […]

Patina Hotels and Resorts has launched a digital platform to support the brand’s international growth, following recent openings in the Maldives and Japan.  The website is designed to help guests explore properties and plan stays through a mix of editorial content, cultural programming and destination information. The platform brings together updates from across the brand, […]