Two trainee chefs have joined English Lakes Hotels hotel group’s culinary academy as part of a programme delivered in partnership with Kendal College. The English Lakes Hotels Culinary Academy has recruited apprentice chefs Natasha Bull and Alice Metcalfe to undertake Level 2 commis chef and Level 3 chef de partie training while working in the […]
The former K West Hotel in Shepherd’s Bush will reopen in February 2026 as Hotel Indigo London K West Shepherd’s Bush, part of the IHG Hotels portfolio. The redevelopment marks a full transformation of the site, which previously housed the BBC’s Kensington House recording studios. Artists including David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix and Bob Marley recorded […]
Real estate investor Oberland has announced that it has acquired the Heathcote Hotel in Manchester in partnership with RealVantage, for an undisclosed fee. The Heathcote Hotel, originally built in 1899, was designed by eminent Mancunian architect Charles Henry Heathcote. The Grade II-listed building still retains its grand formal staircase, original tilework, and an ornate red-sandstone […]
Global hospitality brand Nobu has announced plans to open a luxury hotel in Manchester as part of a £360m mixed-use tower that will become the tallest building outside London. The 76-storey development, called Nobu Manchester, is being delivered by developer Salboy in partnership with Domis and Nobu Hospitality. It will include a 160-room Nobu Hotel […]
The QHotels Collection has appointed Paul Bayliss MBE as general manager at Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort.Bayliss brings over 30 years of hospitality leadership experience, with a “track record of delivering success within the UK hospitality landscape”. His senior leadership experience includes Southampton Harbour Hotel and Spa, Hotel Brooklyn brand, Carden Park Hotel […]
When models strode through the lobby of art’otel London Hoxton this year, showcasing VIN + OMI’s sustainable fashion collection, it was immediately clear: this was not a typical hotel event. The property had become a stage, blending fashion, art and hospitality in one bold, immersive experience. Hotels are increasingly taking on this role, moving beyond […]
It’s no secret that AI is transforming how hotels operate and engage guests. With major rollouts like Google’s AI Mode in the EU, hoteliers must understand how search and discovery are rapidly changing. For example, AI models now prioritise structured, factual and clear data over creative storytelling – making it crucial that your hotel website […]
What is a hotel? Is it a place to seek sanctuary, renewal, a place to create a lifelong memories and – here the strings reach a crescendo – a place to experience the true, deep connection that is hospitality? Or is all the world a balance sheet and all the men and women just entries? […]
Hilton has announced the appointment of John Trovato as the new general manager of The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida. News of the appointment comes as the property begins its transition to the Signia by Hilton brand. Trovato will be responsible for operations across the 1,000-room resort, which features multiple restaurants, extensive meeting spaces […]
UK hotels recorded higher occupancy levels in September, helped by the performance of England’s Red Roses in the Women’s Rugby World Cup, according to the latest RSM Hotels Tracker. Data compiled by Hotstats and analysed by RSM UK showed that hotel occupancy increased to 85% in September, up from 82.8% a year earlier. In London, […]
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