Brown’s has launched a three-bedroom suite in Mayfair designed in collaboration with Sir Paul Smith. Brown’s Hotel has unveiled the “Paul Smith Grand Suite”, an extension of the existing designer suite. The new residence-style Grand Suite features Smith’s trademark style, including bold colours, stripes and playful design details, connected by a hallway. The suite was […]

Headlam Hall Hotel and Rural Retreat has appointed former head chef Austen Shaw as its new general manager, 27 years after he first joined the business. The 38-bedroom hotel is a family-owned Jacobean country house located on the Robinson family farm estate. The family acquired the property in 1977 and developed it to include a […]

Hospitality operator Buzzworks has announced plans to acquire the Douglas Hotel on the Isle of Arran in mid-July for an undisclosed sum. The venue, located on the Brodick seafront, has operated for more than 170 years. It will remain open to guests during the summer before a planned closure in the autumn for a refurbishment. […]

IHG Hotels and Resorts (IHG) will expand its presence in Greater China during the second half of 2026 by launching a series of new hotels, covering major cities, transport hubs and key leisure destinations across the region. The upcoming openings will span the company’s luxury, lifestyle, premium and essential brands. New gateway and urban hub […]

Whitbread has commenced construction of its first Outer Dublin Premier Inn, marking a key milestone in the UK hotel giant’s expansion across Ireland. The 157-bedroom hotel is being developed at Sandyford Business Park in Dublin 18, with UK hotel group Whitbread targeting a Spring 2028 opening for the eight-storey site. The scheme will include the […]

Savvy Collective has appointed Marcus Magee as operations director and Stephen Miles as development director to its senior leadership team. The appointments coincide with the Cheshire-based firm revealing a new brand identity and an expanded service offering. The company provides management, consultancy, education, events and investment services to independent hotels and leisure ventures. Founded by […]

Leven Manchester hotel has appointed Kostadin Dimitrov as its new general manager, succeeding Daniel Clayton who has served in the role since January 2025. Dimitrov brings over a decade of experience in hotel management, most recently spending two years as hotel manager at voco Manchester. Prior to this, he served as deputy hotel manager at […]

The Wesley Hotel in London has secured the 2026 Climate Champion and Adaptive and Resilient marks of achievement from the Camden Climate Alliance.ded the 2026 Climate Champion Mark of Achievement by the Camden Climate Alliance, It also secured the Adaptive and Resilient Mark of Achievement, in recognition of its ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate-conscious […]

Nearly 80% of British holidaymakers are swapping overseas trips for domestic staycations this year, according to new research from BWH Hotels GB. The study of more than 2,400 customers found that 30% of respondents have ruled out travelling abroad altogether, citing flight cancellations and airport disruption as the primary factor. Geopolitical instability was also a […]