Luxury hotel Grantley Hall has appointed Cameron Baxter as operations manager, returning to the business after six months away. Baxter previously served as head of food and beverage at the hotel, before moving to Rockhall in March. He now returns to oversee day-to-day operations, following the recent multi-million-pound renovation at Rockhall, which is scheduled to […]
Marriott International has raised its full-year outlook after delivering a strong second-quarter performance, with global RevPAR (revenue per available room) increasing by 3.4% year-on-year, as continued development momentum and increased travel demand supported growth. The hotel chain reported a 4% increase in franchise and base management fees to $1.37bn (£1.07bn), compared with $1.2bn (£936m) the […]
Radisson Hotel Group has launched Long Stays by Radisson Hotels, a global initiative designed to simplify extended-stay bookings for corporate partners and relocation companies. The initiative brings together participating hotels with apartment-style accommodation across the group’s portfolio, providing a dedicated solution for relocation companies, travel management companies and corporate travel buyers seeking longer-term accommodation. Story […]
Executive summary During the second quarter of 2026, the United Kingdom hotel sector navigated an operating environment defined similarly by trends observed in Q1: a sharp structural divergence between regional destinations and the nation’s capital, compounded by historical statutory cost inflation. Coverage across the period indicates that the post-pandemic recovery era has given way to […]
Fattal Hotels has announced the acquisition of the leasehold of The Dilly in central London for £66.5m. The group has operated the Grade II-listed property since 2022. The deal adds to a footprint of more than 320 hotels across 120 destinations, following 60 acquisitions across the continent in the last four years. Story Stream More […]
Boutique townhouse Hotel Vara has promoted Eliot Lynch to hotel manager following four years with the business. Announcing the promotion on Linkedin, Hotel Vara said: “Having been part of the Hotel Vara team for four years, Eliot Lynch has now stepped into the role of Hotel Manager. “Eliot is a familiar face who has helped […]
Prism, the parent company of Oyo, has added 40 hotels to its UK portfolio under the Sunday Hotels and Belvilla brands. The expansion comes as the group grows its premium offering ahead of a planned initial public offering (IPO). The new properties have been secured through leasehold and long-term management agreements and are located across […]
UKHospitality has called for a ‘holiday bonus’ scheme to replace proposed local tourism levies, warning that a nationwide holiday tax could cost the sector 33,000 jobs. Rather than introducing a nationwide holiday tax, UKHospitality has called on the prime minister to consider its proposed ‘holiday bonus’ scheme, suggesting that, instead of applying an additional levy, […]
The freehold of Windermere Park Hotel in Cumbria has been brought to market with an asking price of £1.35m. The 17-bedroom bed and breakfast sits within the Lake District National Park, a short walk from Windermere Railway Station, local amenities and Lake Windermere. Originally built as a Victorian residence, the property features period stained-glass windows, […]
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