The Beaumont Mayfair hotel will open Rosi, a new restaurant led by chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen, on 1 October as part of the hotel’s ongoing transformation. Goodwin-Allen, one of the UK’s “most acclaimed” chefs and part of a small group of female Michelin-starred chefs, has been appointed culinary director at the hotel. She has held a […]

Boutique hotel group House of Gods will open its first London property in Canary Wharf on 27 October, featuring the area’s first rooftop bar and restaurant. The 79-room hotel will follow the design-led, “maximalist” style of House of Gods’ Edinburgh and Glasgow properties, which have gained “a cult following for their immersive interiors”.  The London […]

The Oasis tour and Wimbledon saw London’s hotel industry hit its highest average daily rate (ADR) and RevPAR on record, according to preliminary data from CoStar.  The real estate data group found that July saw ADR hit a record £234.58, a rise of 2.4% year-on-year, while RevPAR hit £207.93, marking a rise of 3.3%. In […]

The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (WSHA) has announced the appointment of sustainability consultant Radhika Arapally as its senior strategic representative for the United Arab Emirates. The move marks an expansion of the Alliance’s presence in the Middle East and forms part of its wider goal to promote ‘Net Positive Hospitality’ – a model in which […]

The welcoming warmth of The Grand When Adam Dyke, General Manager of The Grand, York, describes the ethos of the city’s only five-star hotel, he leans into two phrases that might not usually sit side by side: “No Fuss Five Star” and “Yorkshire hospitality.” In an industry often defined by formality and polish, Dyke champions […]

De Vere has raised more than £100k for its charity partners at its inaugural gala dinner, held at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London in July. Around 400 guests attended the midsummer-themed event at the historic Covent Garden venue. Funds were raised for the British Heart Foundation, Hospitality Action and the Willow Foundation through ticket […]

The number of American visitors to the UK has slowed since the start of 2025, with the weaker dollar dampening hotel room rate growth, particularly in London, according to CoStar. VisitBritain stated that the US is one of the UK’s most valuable inbound markets, contributing an estimated £7bn in 2024.  American travellers accounted for 15% […]

The White Hart Hotel in Lincoln has opened two new luxury treatment rooms as part of its new spa facilities. The treatment rooms are the first phase of investment in new spa facilities, The Aquitaine Spa, which will also see a swimming pool and wet spa open by early 2027. The creation of the spa […]

The Edinburgh Grand has appointed Fiona Hendry as sales manager, with responsibility for both the George Street hotel and Old Town Chambers serviced apartments. Hendry’s appointment follows the recent rebrand of the two properties under Marriott’s Luxury Collection and Autograph Collection portfolios. In her new role, Hendry will focus on strengthening sales strategies across leisure […]

Whatley Manor has achieved EarthCheck Silver certification for the fourth consecutive year, recognising the hotel’s performance across energy efficiency, water conservation, waste management and community impact. The Wiltshire hotel has been working with carbon accounting firm Greenly since 2022 to measure its emissions across Scope 1, 2 and 3, providing a comprehensive assessment of its […]