UKinbound, the UK trade association representing the inbound visitor economy, has welcomed Stephanie Peacock MP following her appointment as tourism minister. Peacock serves as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, with responsibility for tourism among other areas. The government has said the sector contributes around £74bn a year to […]

Classic British Hotels has added two Hogarths Hotels properties to its portfolio as part of a new partnership. Hogarths Stone Manor in Worcestershire and Hogarths Solihull in the West Midlands will join the group, which represents independent hotels across the UK. Hogarths Stone Manor is set in 30 acres near Kidderminster, offering 56 bedrooms, gardens, […]

Cameron House has announced that it has extended its partnership with United Rugby Championship side Glasgow Warriors. The extension of the long-running partnership will see the two parties combine to bring a calendar of events to Scotstoun, with further details on flagship events to be announced in the coming weeks. The partnership will also see […]

Mayfield launches this September, as a new soft-brand collection of 100 independent USA and UK midscale hotels. From the founders of global independent hotel group Magnuson Hotels, Mayfield aims to protect midscale hotel owners and their rights, providing owners and travellers with connection, fairness and flexibility. Redefining hospitality by empowering independent businesses to succeed while […]

W Hotels has reopened its New York Union Square property following a $100m (£74m) renovation of the 256-room site. The redevelopment of the Beaux-Arts building, originally completed in 1911, was led by architecture and design firm Rockwell Group, which was also behind the hotel’s original debut in 2001. The project marks part of a wider […]

The Grange Hotel in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, has reopened following a multi-million-pound refurbishment that has transformed its interiors while preserving the building’s historic façade. Located opposite Grange-over-Sands railway station, the hotel shares its Italianate style and materials with the station building, both designed by architect E.G. Paley for the Furness Railway Company. The renovated property now […]

UKHospitality (UKH) has welcomed proposals set out in the government’s interim report on business rates reform but warned that only the maximum possible discount on the rates multiplier will provide meaningful support for the sector. The report includes plans to amend small business rates relief and to address “cliff edges”, where bills rise sharply between […]

The Sutton Hotel Collection has announced that the Castle Hotel Windsor will undergo a £9.5m refurbishment, to be completed in 2026. The multi-phase transformation led by interior designers including 3DReid will start in November 2025 and see a full refresh of all bedrooms and suites across the hotel. The refurbishment will start with the Mews […]

A 43-bedroom, limited-service hotel on the A40 in Monmouthshire has been brought to market on a new lease at £75,000.  Raglan Lodge, which is currently not trading, is located in a motorway-style service area northbound on the A40.   The hotel forms part of a large site at Monmouth Northbound Services, which includes Asda Express, Starbucks, […]

Village Hotels has renewed its partnership with AFC Bournemouth for a further year, extending the relationship into its 11th season. The agreement will see Village Hotel Bournemouth continue to provide gym memberships and access to its facilities for the club’s women’s team, development squad and academy players.  The hotel, located a short drive from Vitality […]