Apex Hotels has announced that Dunblane Hydro is set to join its portfolio, officially reopening as Apex Dunblane Hydro Hotel on 28 November 2025. The 200-bedroom Victorian site will become the ninth Apex branded hotel, having been acquired by Apex in November 2024. The historic property will now undergo a “comprehensive” multi-phase refurbishment programme aimed […]

Urban lifestyle hotel brand CityHub has announced the appointment of Remco Gerritsen as its new chief executive office, as the brand prepares for the next stage of its European expansion. The Netherlands-based company, founded a decade ago by Sem Schuurkes and Pieter van Tilburg, operates hotels in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Copenhagen and Reykjavik. It plans to […]

Spa Vea at Vea Newport Beach has announced the appointment of Michael Jastrzebski as director of spa, overseeing operations at the 14,000-square-foot wellness facility on the Southern California coast. The resort, which opened in 2022 following a major renovation, offers 14 treatment rooms, a private saltwater pool with cabanas, and a menu of facials, massages […]

The Falls Hotel and Spa in County Clare has announced that it has generated more than 5 million kilowatt-hours of renewable electricity through its on-site hydro-electric turbine. The eco-focused hotel, which has been certified carbon neutral since 2021, sits on the banks of the River Inagh, where cascading waters are harnessed for power. Some 90 […]

BLS UK Hotels Ltd has announced the acquisition of the long-established Trefeddian Hotel in Aberdyfi for a reported £6.55m, ending more than 100 years of family ownership. The Cave-Browne-Cave family has run the hotel for generations, building a reputation as a fixture of the Welsh seaside tourism industry and attracting guests from across the UK. […]

Penally Abbey Hotel in Pembrokeshire has been brought to market for an undisclosed sum. Located on the edge of Tenby, the Grade II listed property has been owned by Melanie and Lucas Boissevain for the past 11 years.  During that time the couple restored the 12-bedroom hotel and established Rhosyn, its two AA Rosette restaurants.  […]

L+R Hotels has announced the appointments of Amrita Makkar as its new director of commercial strategy. Makkar has nearly 20 years’ experience in revenue management and commercial leadership and has previously led the UK launches of Principal Hotels, Standard Hotels and Virgin Hotels.  In her new role she will be responsible for developing and executing […]

The family that runs four-star hotel Tewinbury Farm in Welwyn has completed its acquisition of Hertford House Hotel and the adjoining Quiet Man pub for over £2.2m, following the administration of their previous operator.  All staff roles have been safeguarded as part of the transfer, with employees moving over to Tewinbury. Hertford House Hotel, which […]

Chestnut Group has revealed that it has secured £20m in finance from Metro Bank to aid its expansion. The money will be used specifically to acquire Titchwell Manor Hotel in Norfolk with funding remaining for future potential acquisitions. The group now owns 26 quality pubs and hotels across the East of England. The new package […]

The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) has launched its Holyrood 2026 Manifesto, calling on all political parties to work with the sector to shape policy, improve transport and digital connectivity, and invest in future jobs and growth.  The sector is worth almost £17bn to Scotland each year. The launch comes as Scotland enters the final phase […]