Two girls aged 13 and 14 have reportedly been arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with the fire which destroyed the Grade II listed Raven Hotel in Droitwich Spa. According to reports from the BBC, the girls have been released on bail. West Mercia police said no-one was hurt and that they believed the […]

Rocco Forte Hotels has formed a strategic partnership with investment firm Emerald Pine Capital to support its expansion across Europe and the Middle East. The collaboration would combine Rocco Forte’s operational expertise with Emerald Pine’s investment and asset management capabilities, targeting development, repositioning and value-add opportunities in major cities and high-demand leisure destinations. The aim […]

The Albert Hotel, a long-standing hotel in Kirkwall, Orkney, has completed a major 12-room expansion after securing seven-figure funding from the Royal Bank of Scotland. The funding has allowed the hotel to add 12 rooms, and move its reception and public areas to a more accessible roadside location. The work was finished in July and […]

For a number of years now, hotels have offered free cancellation on bookings, a concept that was predominantly introduced by online travel agents (OTAs) as part of a strategy to disrupt the market. This became more prevalent during the pandemic and has stuck around since. While it is clearly a positive for bigger hotels, the […]

Rocco Forte Hotels has announced it will open its second Milan property, The Carlton Milan, on 6 November this year. The 71-room hotel, set between Via Senato and Via della Spiga in the city’s fashion district, will be the group’s 16th property worldwide. Reservations are open by telephone and email, with online bookings due to […]

The lease of the Lion Hotel and Restaurant in Berriew, Wales has been brought to market with an annual rent asking price of £40,000. Created and owned by artist Andrew Logan and Michael Davis, the “unique” 17th Century boutique hotel has seven en suite bedrooms and is located in the village of Berriew in Montgomeryshire. […]

Elite Hotels has announced the appointment of Jonathan Brown as the new general manager of Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club. He began his career in hospitality in 1996 and his first managerial role was in 2001 at The Athenaeum Hotel in London. He also held roles at The Grove and Kinsale Hotel and Spa […]

The historic Raven Hotel in Droitwich has been the subject of a major fire which broke out on Sunday 10 August. Flames started at around 16:45 and quickly engulfed the landmark building. Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service sent eight fire engines and specialist vehicles to the scene. Crews brought the blaze under control […]

Chef Michael Caines MBE will open his first London restaurant at The Stafford hotel in St James’s on 17 September. Caines will lead the kitchen with executive head chef Simon Ulph. The restaurant, named Michael Caines at The Stafford, will replace the hotel’s former venue The Game Bird.  It will serve modern European dishes based […]

Horwood House Hotel has announced it has been named a finalist in this year’s Buckinghamshire Business Awards. The four-star country house hotel and conference venue, based in Little Horwood near Milton Keynes, is in the running for the growth business of the year category.  Judges highlighted its “innovation, staff development and ambition to grow sustainably” […]