Whitbread, the hospitality group behind Premier Inn, has won three awards at this year’s Inclusion In awards, recognising its work to promote diversity and inclusion across the hospitality, travel and leisure (HTL) sector. The awards, held on 14 October and organised by Women in Hospitality, Travel and Leisure (WiHTL) and Diversity in Retail, honour organisations, […]

Corby of Windsor, a British heritage brand with nearly a century of experience, has become a trusted partner for hotels worldwide, not only through the quality of its products but also through its global supply and support services. From luxury city hotels to boutique retreats and long-stay apartments, Corby ensures that hoteliers receive the right […]

Sofitel London St James has opened four redesigned suites as part of a full reinvention of its top rooms by Paris interior architecture practice Pierre-Yves Rochon (PYR). Two additional Flagship Suites are scheduled to launch in January 2026. The hotel, housed in a Grade II listed neoclassical building on Pall Mall that once served as […]

Luxury and mid market hotels enjoyed a rise in occupancy, room rates and profits in August, while budget hotels lagged behind as they juggle rising costs and dwindling consumer demand, according to accountancy firm RSM. The data shows average room rates of UK luxury hotels rose from £380.30 to £405.18 in August year-on-year, and from […]

Nationwide initiative Walk for Wellbeing has raised more than £500,000 for the UK charity Hospitality Action since its launch in 2020. This year’s event, held in October, saw more than 1,400 people from across the hospitality industry take part – the highest number to date – raising £165,000. Funds from the initiative have helped households […]

Corby of Windsor, a British heritage brand with a long tradition of quality and innovation, has been quietly shaping the guest room experience for nearly a century. For most hotel guests, the perfect stay is defined by comfort, convenience and small luxuries that elevate the experience, and behind many of those thoughtful touches stands Corby […]

The Coventry and Warwickshire Convention Bureau has launched a new industry network to support the growth and collaboration of hotels and accommodation providers across the region.  Known as the Coventry and Warwickshire Hotel and Accommodation General Manager Network, it aims to share best practice, address sector challenges and promote joint working across the region.  The […]

Casa de los Bates, a 19th Century manor house overlooking the Costa Tropical in southern Spain, has been brought to market for €5.3m (£4.6m), with approval in place to expand it into a 70-room hotel. Located in Motril, Granada, the property currently operates as a nine-suite country hotel. The property’s redevelopment plans would turn it […]

Hotel management company Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA has announced the appointment of six new general managers (GMs) across its UK and European portfolio. The third-party operator has appointed Sujith Kattezhath Gopinathan as GM at Mercure York Fairfield Manor Hotel, having previously worked for the Pilani Hotels Group overseeing three hotels in Derbyshire and Blackpool, as well […]

Hand Picked Hotels has appointed James Norman and Jean-Paul Wyburn as general managers of Nutfield Priory Hotel and Spa in Surrey and Bailbrook House Hotel in Bath.  The appointments form part of the group’s strategy to strengthen leadership across its 21 country house hotels and spa resorts in the UK and Channel Islands. Norman joins […]