Hotel du Vin Henley has completed a £4.5m renovation of its Grade II listed brewery site.  The project is part of a five-year investment programme by the lifestyle brand to update its heritage properties across the UK. All 43 guest rooms were redesigned by designer Anita Rosato to include Arts and Crafts influences and mid-century […]

Tokyu Hotels and Resorts has become the first Japanese hotel chain to join Global Hotel Alliance, an independent brand network with 950 hotels in 100 countries. The move allows 40 hotels operated by the group in Japan to access the GHA Discovery loyalty programme. The system has more than 34 million members worldwide. The operator […]

Marcliffe, Aberdeen’s only AA five-star hotel, has appointed Jordan Charles as managing director to lead the hotel’s regional growth and the development of the recently acquired Woodbank site. Charles joins the five-star property from Meldrum House Country Hotel and Golf Course, where he served as general manager and managing director.  During his seven-year tenure, he […]

Six Senses, a luxury and lifestyle brand by IHG Hotels and Resorts, has made its UK debut with a hotel in the former Whiteley’s department store in London. Its London location joins the brand’s growing portfolio of urban hotels around the world, including Six Senses Rome and Six Senses Kyoto. Six Senses London takes up […]

Dominus Hospitality has announced the senior leadership team for The Derby London City, Curio Collection by Hilton, ahead of its opening this month. The management team at the Great Tower Street hotel will be led by general manager William Hunter. Hunter has more than 15 years of experience within the Hilton portfolio in London. Dimitri […]

Reddit is not a conventional marketing channel, yet it plays a significant role in how travellers research destinations and evaluate hotels. It is one of the largest user-generated content platforms online and its discussions increasingly influence AI-driven search responses as well as traditional search engine results. For hoteliers, the opportunity is not about active participation. […]

Minor Hotels has announced the upcoming opening of Avani Lanexang Vientiane, a premium lifestyle hotel scheduled to begin operations in the second quarter of 2026. The property will be the second Laos hotel for the group, and follows the opening of Avani Luang Prabang in the north of the country. Located on Fa Ngum Road, […]

Hyatt Hotels Manchester has appointed Harry Fitton as director of operations and Rachael Askem as director of sales to lead its dual-branded property on Oxford Road. Fitton returns to the Hyatt Regency and Hyatt House Manchester hotels having previously served on the pre-opening team in 2019.  His career includes roles as head of hotel operations […]

The Four Points Flex by Sheraton Brighton has launched on the East Sussex seafront following an extensive refurbishment and integration into the Marriott International portfolio. The 95-room property, formerly known as the Kings Hotel, comprises three Regency mansions. The renovation included a full upgrade of guest rooms, public spaces, and digital infrastructure. The hotel is […]

LyvInn hotels is accelerating its expansion across the UK and Europe, following the success of its 164-room flagship hotel in Frankfurt. The budget lifestyle hotel brand has its sights on 14 new openings by 2029, with a mix of freeholders and leases. The group is involved in property negotiations across the region, including in London, […]