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 […]
The Cumberland Hotel, owned by the Clermont Hotel Group, has appointed Santino Cicciari as general manager and Kyle Lewis as head chef of Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen London, opening next month at the hotel. Cicciari brings over 20 years of experience across luxury restaurants and five-star hospitality in the UK, Europe and the Middle East, leading […]
Peel Hotels has brought to market four of its hotels, which are based in Wallingford, Carlisle, Newcastle and Peterborough, for an undisclosed amount. The portfolio includes the George Hotel in Wallingford, the Crown and Mitre Hotel in Carlisle, the Caledonian Hotel in Newcastle, and the Bull Hotel in Peterborough, either individually or as a group. […]
London’s luxury hotel market is confronting an uncomfortable paradox. Occupancy has largely recovered to pre-pandemic levels, international arrivals are climbing and investment continues to pour into the capital. Yet behind these reassuring indicators, profitability is becoming harder to sustain. The confluence of a significant increase in new hotel supply, shifts in the habits of high-spending […]
Pulse Hotels and Resorts has announced the appointment of Naufal Naeem Mohamed as its new cluster director of sales for Nova Maldives and Eri Maldives. Mohamed will lead the commercial strategy for both properties following the recent launch of Eri Maldives. He joins with more than 10 years of experience in the Maldivian luxury hospitality […]
Beyond Dark Mode: Adaptive Colour Systems Dark mode is no longer a feature; it is expected. What changed in 2025 was how dynamic colour systems became. Instead of selecting a fixed palette and finalising it, designers began creating systems that adapt. Contrast shifted subtly based on lighting conditions. Accent colours adjusted for accessibility without compromising […]
The Wisteria Hotel in Rutland has been brought to market with a guide price of £1.8m, ending eight years of operation by its current family owners. The property contains 25 boutique-style en suite bedrooms, the Hunters bar and restaurant, a garden and a car park. The Wisteria also serves as a wedding and events venue, […]
Hotel management company Valor Hospitality has promoted Sarah Turner to the role of operations director as the firm continues to expand its UK portfolio. Turner joined the business in May 2013 as operations manager at Crowne Plaza Harrogate. She later moved to DoubleTree by Hilton Leeds in 2017 before progressing into general management positions. In […]
The Penmere Manor Hotel in Falmouth has been brought to market with a guide price of £2m, bringing the Moore family’s 18 year ownership stint to an end. The Grade II listed manor house has strong ties to the area’s maritime history, constructed in approximately 1825 by a captain of the Cornish Packet Service. Over […]
HotelREZ Hotels and Resorts has recorded an 18.6% year-on-year revenue increase, supported by the expansion of its independent hotel platform to more than 2,500 properties. The company, which represents approximately 222,500 rooms globally, reported a 9.8% improvement in global revenue per available room (RevPAR). This growth was driven by gains in average daily rate (ADR) […]
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