Boutique hotel The Harper has appointed Andrew Oxley as its new general manager, succeeding Jules Keirle who left the property in May. Former hotel manager at the Relais Henley, Oxley brings extensive experience to the role, including positions as resort general manager at Bicester Hotel and Spa and general manager at Château Rhianfa. Since 2014, […]

Alkimii, founded by Ronan McAuley, is a technology platform that helps hospitality operators manage people, property and operations more efficiently. Headquartered in Skerries, County Dublin and used by more than 50% of hotel employees in Ireland, the business serves a blue-chip customer base across the UK and Ireland. Its platform supports customers in a sector […]

UK hotels are facing a difficult operating environment. Demand remains present, but rising costs, economic changes and energy market volatility are putting renewed pressure on margins. Energy Consultancy of the Year, Advantage Utilities, understands the challenges facing hotel operators in the current market. From rising energy prices and hidden non-commodity costs to increasing pressure around […]

Tokyo, Paris and Athens are the fastest-growing international destinations for US travellers over the Independence Day (Saturday 4 July) holiday period, according to the latest research from travel intelligence firm Data Appeal Mabrian. Data shows strong flight search demand for European, Asian and Caribbean destinations between 2 and 6 July. Tokyo recorded the highest year-on-year […]

The Marazion Hotel in Cornwall has been sold for an undisclosed sum off a freehold asking price of £1.5m. The hotel features 11 en suite bedrooms, an apartment, restaurant and a bar, as well as a beer garden and car park. Situated in the coastal town of Marazion, a popular tourist destination that attracts nearly […]

Banor Alternative Assets has completed the restructuring and sale of the Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone, a 197-room trackside hotel at Silverstone Circuit, in one of the UK’s largest single-asset hotel transactions of 2026. Located on the Hamilton Straight at the home of the British Grand Prix, the hotel sits directly adjacent to The Silverstone Wing […]

Rudding Park hotel and resort in Harrogate has announced a £1m investment in a new immersive golf experience, marking the latest phase in its expansion strategy. The Great Yorkshire Golf Adventure, which is scheduled to open this month, will be an 18-hole experience, inspired by Yorkshire’s heritage, with each hole acknowledging famous figures, historic landmarks […]

Voco Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow has revealed that its concierge Mark Williams has been accepted into Les Clefs d’Or, placing him within an elite global network of hospitality professionals. Williams secured the membership following a panel interview with five organisation members. Having worked at the hotel for eight years, Williams was assessed on his […]

Irish lifestyle hotel brand The Dean has opened a 281-room property in Munich, marking the company’s largest hotel launch to date. The opening in the Westend neighbourhood follows the launch of a Berlin site in February 2026. The Munich property features three bars, a Japanese restaurant, a fitness centre and an art programme. Designer Tatjana […]

Calcot Manor and Spa in the Cotswolds has completed a new luxury woodland development, The Treehouses. Specialist design and construction firm Blue Forest built the cabins to expand the capacity of the Tetbury resort. The structures use sustainable materials, including reclaimed timber cladding from old barn sidings, certified sustainable wood and low-impact screw pile foundations […]