The Four Points Flex by Sheraton Brighton has launched on the East Sussex seafront following an extensive refurbishment and integration into the Marriott International portfolio. The 95-room property, formerly known as the Kings Hotel, comprises three Regency mansions. The renovation included a full upgrade of guest rooms, public spaces, and digital infrastructure. The hotel is […]

A new luxury aparthotel from SevenStay Group is set to open in Liverpool this month.  The site at 60 Old Hall Street will be the latest, and third, city venue for the group, and will be housed in a building which has been empty for six years. SevenStay, which has other sites in Bold Street […]

The Mandrake Hotel in Fitzrovia has announced the appointment of Tim Lang as its new director of food and beverage, who will work alongside general manager Eljesa Saciri at the London venue.  Lang joins with more than 15 years of leadership experience in the hospitality sector, having previously served as food and beverage director at […]

SiteMinder’s newly released Hotel Booking Trends report uncovers a more predictable booking environment for UK hotels in 2025, a welcome shift after years of volatile guest behaviour in an already competitive market. For hoteliers, this represents a genuine opportunity to move beyond reactive decision-making and plan pricing and distribution strategies with real confidence, finding a […]

The organisers of the Hotel Owner Conference today confirmed that HBD Partners, a London-based recruitment consultancy specialising in the hospitality and leisure sectors across the UK, Europe and the Middle East, has joined the upcoming event as a Supporter. The partnership brings one of the UK’s leading talent acquisition firms into the fold for the […]

Una Hotels One Catania has announced the opening of a 1,700sqm urban spa in central Catania, establishing one of the largest indoor and outdoor wellness facilities in the city. The development follows a thalasso-inspired concept and includes an indoor pool with lumbar massage jets, an outdoor pool, a Turkish bath, and a Finnish sauna. Other […]

Rockingham Partners has announced it will partner with the Green House hotel in Bournemouth, the “eco-boutique” hotel home to the award-winning Arbor restaurant. The asset management consultancy will work with the hotel to improve its revenue strategy, strengthen performance and formulate innovative projects that reinforce its eco-driven brand promise. Rockingham said this news comes as […]

A site containing a fully-operational Travelodge and Toby Carvery restaurant north of Cardiff city centre has been brought to market for offers over £6.25m. The hotel, located on Ty’n-y-Parc Road in the suburb of Whitchurch, contains 52 rooms, while the restaurant can accommodate up to 200 guests.  The 1.8-acre plot additionally contains staff accommodation and […]

Artemis Hotels Management has announced the promotion of Lee Norris to hotel director at Colessio in Stirling. Artemis Hotels Management said the move recognises his leadership and role in the delivery of the “significant commercial turnaround” at the landmark 39-bedroom property. The promotion follows a “transformative period” for the hotel under Artemis’ management, during which […]

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Hilton, IHG, Marriott and data provider CoStar over the suspected sharing of competitively sensitive hospitality information. The probe focuses on the use of STR, a hotel data analytics tool owned by CoStar. The regulator is examining whether the use of this third-party service reduced […]