The Signet Collection has announced the appointment of six senior staff members to its leadership team, spanning culinary, wine, operations and marketing departments, as the company brings key business functions in-house ahead of a growth strategy.  Culinary director Richard Robinson joins the group to oversee dining experiences across the portfolio, having previously served as group […]

Across the hotel sector, there is no shortage of data – but translating that data into clear, practical action is not always straightforward. From Building Management Systems (BMS) to dashboards and monthly reports, operators are surrounded by information, yet much of it remains fragmented, complex and difficult to turn into clear next steps. The challenge […]

I always find it interesting to see how different industries approach sustainability but having worked closely with hotels for the last two decades, I’m happy to find that there is a genuine drive in the hospitality industry to make lasting changes and reduce its environmental impact. It’s a good thing too, because guests care greatly, […]

The five-star Hotel van Oranje on Koningin Wilhelminaboulevard in Noordwijk aan Zee, in the Netherlands, will be undergoing a large-scale renovation and extension alongside the construction of new luxury apartments, named the Residences van Oranje project.  The redevelopment includes the addition of two floors and the installation of a new façade, roof, and dome. A […]

Victory Group has acquired Cameron House, a luxury resort on the banks of Loch Lomond, from KSL Capital Partners for an undisclosed sum.  The historic 17th‑Century estate features a hotel and leisure facilities situated at the gateway to the Highlands, and was recently named the 5th best resort in Europe by the Condé Nast Traveller UK […]

Property developer Ark Living will launch its third London co-living site in Shoreditch this August. The project involves the conversion of the former Mama Shelter hotel building and features 194 rooms across six floors, with show homes currently open for viewing. It includes 162 studios for stays between three and 12 months and 32 rooms […]

Daish’s Holidays has reported a “significant” rise in peak summer bookings, with August reservations jumping 14% compared with the same period last year.  The independent family-owned company credited this boost to holidaymakers facing rising overseas travel costs, as conflict in the Middle East has pushed up fuel prices and airfares.  Strong growth occurred across several […]

The Oaklands Hall Hotel, North Lincolnshire, is on the market freehold with an asking price of £1.5m.  Situated on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape, the country hall hotel features 46 en suite bedrooms and several function rooms, including the Churchill Room, which is able to seat up to 300 guests. Built in […]

Rockliffe Hall is set to introduce a series of new restaurant and bar identities this September as part of an extensive renovation of the five-star estate, which includes the launch of Rialto, an Italian-American eatery, and Ro, a cocktail bar inspired by Japan. The project forms part of a wider transformation of the Grade II-listed […]