Auberge Resorts Collection, a portfolio of luxury hotels, resorts, and residences, has rebranded to Auberge Collection to reflect its expansion into urban markets. The move comes ahead of the London arrival of Cambridge House, Auberge Collection in Mayfair, which is set to open next spring.  The group said the new title “accurately reflects” Auberge Collection’s […]

RBH Hospitality Management has announced the appointment of Lauren Sargent as its new group HR director. Sargent joins from Leonardo Hotels UK and Ireland, where she spent several years in senior HR roles. She brings more than 11 years of experience in hospitality and human resources. At RBH she will be responsible for shaping people, […]

Cedar Court Hotels, Yorkshire’s largest independent hotel group, has appointed Colin Charles as director of people and culture as part of its focus on workforce development. The group has increased investment in people initiatives over the past year, strengthening its internal culture and employer brand.  According to Cedar Court Hotels, this approach supports recruitment, retention […]

Amano Group has expanded its London presence with the acquisition of Waterman House, 41 Kingsway, a vacant office block that will be redeveloped into a 70-room boutique hotel. The deal, for an undisclosed sum, was completed on 29 September by Manex Properties, a joint venture between Berlin-based Amano and London investment firm Excellion Capital. The […]

Caledonian Leisure has announced that it has purchased the 104-bedroom Broadway Park Hotel in the wonderful seaside resort of Sandown on the Isle of Wight. Following the acquisition, the property will be renamed as The Caledonian Island Hotel – a title chosen to reflect the company’s affection for, and strong connection to, the Isle of […]

Family-run Blackpool hotel, Hotel Sheraton, has marked its 10th anniversary with a Recognition of Service Excellence (ROSE) Award from VisitEngland, placing it among the top 100 hospitality providers in the UK.  The award aims to highlight venues “who deliver the warmest of welcomes” across 45,000 assessed establishments nationwide. The accolade was presented earlier this September […]

Radisson Hotel Group has announced that its Radisson Individuals brand has passed 100 hotels in operation and under development worldwide since its launch in 2020. The soft brand allows independent hotels and regional chains to join Radisson’s global distribution platform while retaining their own identity.  Recent additions include Le Relais de La Malmaison near Paris, […]

UK hotel investment reached an estimated £1.04bn in the third quarter of 2025, according to international real estate advisor Savills. The figure marks a 28% increase on the same period last year and was primarily driven by single asset transactions, accounting for 92% of deals and rising almost 60% above the 10-year quarterly average. Despite […]

RedCat Hospitality has revealed that its like-for-like sales rose 2% in the year ended 30 March 2025, a year which CEO Richard Lewis has branded “transformational”. In the period, the company saw its adjusted EBITDA rise 290% to £8.8m, up from £2.2m, and its site EBITDA rise 42% to £18.7m, up from £13.2m. As a […]

Arora Group has appointed Sanjay Arora as chief executive officer, succeeding founder and executive chairman Surinder Arora in the day-to-day leadership of the business. Sanjay Arora has been with the group for more than a decade and has overseen major transactions across its hospitality, retail, property and leisure divisions.  These include the acquisition of two […]