RedCat Hospitality has reported strong trading for the first quarter of the year, as business was boosted by its accommodation business which “continues to perform very strongly”. Despite “challenging headwinds”, like-for-like sales over the period rose by 6.7% to £32.7m, as Coaching Inn Group sales rose by 7% to £19.1m, while RedCat Independent Pubs sales […]

Home Farm House, a restored three-bedroom cottage in the Cotswolds, has opened its doors just two-minutes away from The Pig in the Cotswolds and The Village Pub.  The new property offers a private stay with access to nearby dining and hotel facilities, and features a farmhouse kitchen, sitting room, dining room with log burner and […]

When the world shut down during the pandemic, hospitality ground to a halt. Hotels were empty, restaurants shuttered, and the future seemed uncertain. In the midst of this disruption, a simple Google Sheet designed to support struggling local businesses unexpectedly went viral. That spreadsheet would eventually evolve into Obvlo, an AI-powered platform that now delivers […]

Travelodge has officially opened its first hotel in Skegness, marking the chain’s 600th site in the UK. The 80-room property, located 400 metres from the town’s Blue Flag beach, has created 22 jobs across housekeeping, management and front-of-house roles.  It includes 12 SuperRooms, two of which are accessible, equipped with mini fridges, Lavazza coffee machines […]

Third-party hotel management company, Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA, has announced a shift in its sales strategy, making its central team entirely responsible for generating demand and driving business into all hotels across the Aimbridge portfolio. The new strategy, implemented in response to changing market dynamics, aims to target key sectors with refreshed sales tools and initiatives […]

RBH Hospitality Management has been appointed by Ducales Group to operate its hospitality venue, House Belfast. House Belfast offers 31 boutique hotel rooms and becomes the third Belfast-based property to be operated by RBH under Ducales’ ownership alongside Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre and The Foundry. Located in the University Quarter of the city, […]

The Medlock, a partnership between Radisson Hotel Group and Manchester City Football Club, has appointed Richard Pearson as its first general manager. The 401-room hotel, which will be operated by Valor Hospitality, forms part of the Radisson Blu family and is set to open in Manchester City’s “new entertainment destination” in 2026. Pearson has more […]

The Institute of Hospitality (IoH) has announced a series of appointments and promotions aimed at strengthening its commercial focus and expanding services for its global membership. Isabel Hargreaves has been promoted to head of membership and commercial, with responsibility for membership growth and commercial development. She joined IoH in February 2024 as head of membership […]

Belton Woods Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort in Lincolnshire has completed a £250,000 refurbishment of its largest events space, the Oaks Suite. The work is aimed at strengthening the resort’s position in the meetings and events sector by providing a contemporary venue for both corporate and social occasions. Upgrades include a redesigned lobby with a […]