London’s hospitality and tourism businesses could lose up to £110m because of this week’s tube strike, according to industry body UKHospitality. Kate Nicholls, chair of UKHospitality, said consumer cancellations and travel disruption for staff would add further pressure to a sector already under strain. It comes as most London Underground lines are closed, forcing thousands […]

Moxy Bristol has been awarded a BREEAM In-Use “Very Good” certification, recognising its environmental performance and sustainable operations. The 214-room hotel, which opened in May 2022, was developed with sustainability as a central focus.  It has eliminated single-use plastics and is continuing to trial new eco-friendly initiatives. Responsible construction methods were also used in the […]

The Dunalastair Hotel Suites in Kinloch Rannoch, Perthshire, has been sold to Loch Rannoch Estate Limited, the operator of the nearby Loch Rannoch Hotel, Spa and Estate, for an undisclosed sum. Originally a drovers’ inn in the 1700s, the hotel was redeveloped in the Victorian period and has since undergone significant refurbishment.  It now offers […]

Yotel has announced the appointment of Phil Andreopoulos as its new chief executive officer. Andreopoulos joins Yotel following a distinguished career at Marriott International, where he held multiple senior leadership roles across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Prior to this role, Andreopoulos served as COO for owner and franchise services EMEA and Sub-Saharan Africa, […]

Capella Hotel Group has appointed four new general managers across its Asian portfolio, including former Claridge’s general manager Paul Jackson at its Singapore property. Capella Hotels said the latest appointments underscored its focus on strengthening leadership as luxury travel demand evolves across the region. Jackson, who led the London hotel through a major renovation during […]

PPHE Hotel Group has completed the £17.5m purchase of a development site near the City of London, earmarked for its first select service hotel in the capital. The 13,000 sq m mixed-use site, close to Tower Bridge, already has planning permission.  Due to open in 2029, the scheme will include a Radisson Red lifestyle hotel […]

Great Northern Hotel, the Grade II-listed hotel located in King’s Cross, London, has announced that it will operate under the Kaya Hotels and Resorts brand with a new name: Kaya Great Northern Hotel. Now fully integrated into the group’s portfolio as Kaya GNH, the move reflects the strategic vision of Kaya Tourism Group’s acquisition of […]

Grantley Hall, a five-star North Yorkshire hotel, has appointed Jakub Joubert as its new executive housekeeper.   Joubert will bring a “wealth” of luxury hospitality experience, including his recent three-year tenure as executive head housekeeper at The Londoner. In this role he was responsible for day-to-day housekeeping operations, as well as the training and development of […]

Líbere Hospitality Group (LHG) has reported revenues of €12.1m (£10.4m) for the first half of 2025, a 51.6% increase on the same period last year. The Spanish operator of short- and mid-stay accommodation said average occupancy reached 82% from 42,900 reservations, which it described as a consolidation of its expansion strategy. In Spain, the group […]

Apex Hotels has been recognised as Hospitality Health Employer of the Year at the 2025 Scottish Bar and Pub Awards. The awards, now in their 30th year, took place on 26 August at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Glasgow and were attended by hundreds of hospitality professionals.  More than 100 venues across Scotland were shortlisted […]