Savvy Collective has joined the West Cheshire and North Wales Chamber of Commerce as a patron member, as the hospitality group aims to support regional investment, skills development and the visitor economy across the area. Founded by chief executive Steven Hesketh in Chester, the company has expanded from a single hotel operation into a portfolio […]

Wyndham Hotels and Resorts has signed 25 hotels and opened 13 properties across Europe, the Middle East, Eurasia and Africa in the first half of 2026. The expansion brings the operator’s regional portfolio to more than 750 hotels comprising over 99,000 rooms. Growth was concentrated in Türkiye, India and Central Asia. Story Stream More on […]

McKeever Hotels has announced plans to invest £600,000 in a new cocktail bar at Armagh City Hotel as part of a wider £4m capital investment programme aimed at transforming the property into a four-star hospitality destination. Named The Meridian, the 120-cover venue is expected to open in early winter and will feature a cocktail-led offering, […]

Boutique hotel the St James’ has completed a £2m refurbishment and joined Marriott International under the Four Points Flex by Sheraton brand, officially becoming Four Points Flex by Sheraton Nottingham. The extensive transformation has upgraded the hotel’s 90 guest rooms and public areas, including a redesigned lobby and restaurant, alongside the introduction of a new […]

Significant safeguards must precede any government visitor levy on English overnight accommodation to protect jobs and economic growth, according to the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Hospitality and Tourism’s inquiry. The parliamentary inquiry, which published its findings yesterday (30 July) after examining evidence from councils, trade bodies and major businesses, concluded that a proposed 5% […]

Hyatt Hotels has reported that RevPAR rose 5.9% in the second quarter of 2026 compared with the same period last year, driven by strong growth across its luxury and upper scale properties. Net income attributable to the Chicago-based hospitality group reached $110m (£84m) for the quarter ending 30 June 2026, while gross fee income grew […]

Boutique hotel chain Point A Hotels has opened its second Edinburgh hotel in St Andrew Square, bringing its portfolio to 12 sites across the UK and Ireland. Located close to Edinburgh Waverley Station, the hotel provides guests with access to the city’s Old Town, New Town, financial district and cultural attractions, strengthening its presence in […]

We are now just over three months out from the Hotel Owner Conference 2026 this November in London. As the hospitality landscape faces a unique mix of rising operational pressures and massive technological shifts, this year’s forum is all about actionable strategies, resilience, and forward-thinking leadership. To give you a sneak peek into the high-calibre […]

For most of its life in hospitality, social media had a clear and modest place. It sat inside marketing, it was owned by a social or content team, and it was judged on reach, followers and engagement. That definition is now out of date, and the businesses still working to it are quietly losing ground. […]