New York institution Dante will open a permanent restaurant and bar at Claridge’s this summer following a year-long residency at the Mayfair hotel.  Claridge’s Restaurant closed on 10 May 2026 to undergo a redesign. The space will reopen in mid-June as Dante Mayfair, operated by owners Linden Pride and Nathalie Hudson. The venue was first […]

French luxury hotel group, Airelles, has officially opened its ninth property and first international location in Venice, following the restoration of three 16th Century buildings .  The development – named Airellles Palladio – on Giudecca island features 45 rooms, including 28 suites, and includes the restored Santa Maria della Presentazione Church and one hectare of […]

The Newman hotel in Fitzrovia has launched the Neighbourhood Club, a community-led membership scheme that donates all subscription profits to local charities.  The initiative aims to support the central London district through a rotating selection of charitable partners. Membership is priced from £15 per month and offers benefits across the hotel’s 81 guest rooms, suites, […]

IHG Hotels and Resorts has reported that global room revenues increased by 4.4% during the first quarter of 2026, bolstered by strong demand in China and the US.  It comes as the hotel chain surpassed 7,000 open hotels during the first three months. IHG’s development continued with 82 hotel openings, representing 14,900 rooms or a […]

UKHospitality has urged the government to implement targeted measures to support the sector as energy costs continue to rise.  In a letter to the chancellor, the trade body outlined six proposals designed to provide stability for hospitality businesses facing increased financial pressure.  The group requested an obligation for energy suppliers to offer new contracts and […]

Hospitality creates 15% of the UK’s greenhouse emissions, so hotels and B&Bs should be looking to make changes wherever possible, as the government has committed to Net Zero by 2050. After all, leisure and business travellers prioritise sustainability: 87% of travellers want to travel sustainably, according to booking.com – and while there are some elements […]

Ennismore and Yamed have signed an agreement to open the Delano Marrakech Hotel and Residences in Morocco, marking the brand’s first entry into the African continent. The resort, which is expected to open in 2030, will feature 130 guestrooms, including suites and private villas, alongside 80 branded residences. Sales for the four- to six-bedroom residential […]

Murrayshall Country Estate is set to relaunch its restaurant Eòlas following a £1m investment in kitchen infrastructure.  The project marks the latest phase of a wider £30m development programme at the four-star Perthshire property. The upgraded facilities are designed to support a renewed food and beverage strategy for the two-AA-rosette restaurant.  The investment aims to […]

Nobu Hospitality has announced plans to develop a hotel, restaurant and branded residences within a 185-acre estate in Rutland.  The project, delivered in partnership with Woolfox, marks the brand’s first move into rural countryside retreats. The development is located near Stamford and will feature lake-view rooms, suites and a signature Nobu restaurant and bar.  The […]