IHG Hotels and Resorts has signed an agreement to open its first Hotel Indigo property in Sweden, located in Stockholm’s waterfront Kvarnholmen district. The 232-room hotel will be developed by Kvarnholmen Utveckling, a joint venture between Peab and JM, and operated by 1912 Hotels under a franchise deal. Scheduled to open in 2029, the venue […]

Hospitality group Whitbread has reported a 2% increase in total group sales to £727m during the 13 weeks to 28 May 2026, driven by positive trading performances at both Premier Inn UK and Premier Inn Germany. UK accommodation sales rose 3% compared to the previous year, while revenue per available room increased 2%. Regional accommodation […]

Reservations have opened for the new Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch hotel and residences ahead of its scheduled launch this autumn, following the final phase of the Reuben Brothers’ multi-million pound restoration of the landmark. The Grade I listed-monument on The Mall opposite Buckingham Palace will welcome overnight guests for the first time. The […]

Scotland’s hotel sector must capitalise on robust summer trading to reinvest in property quality and long-term sustainability, industry leaders have warned at a webinar hosted by HotelPartner Revenue Management and the Scottish Tourism Alliance. The meeting revealed that while international demand remains strong, domestic leisure travel is still under pressure.  Speakers highlighted that 31% of […]

A Bournemouth hotel has been sold out of administration, securing its future and protecting local jobs, following a partnership between restructuring specialist RSM UK and Switch Management. The 78-bedroom Ibis Styles Hotel Bournemouth, located in the East Cliff area, was previously operated by Coast Hotels and Leisure Limited, which entered administration on 8 January 2025. […]

Otherland Hotels has announced the appointment of Jazib Husain as general manager of Otherland Galle ahead of its opening on the Sri Lankan coast.  The 66-room oceanfront development is the first international site for the Bengaluru-headquartered company. Husain joins the business with 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, having previously worked across hotel […]

Switch Management has acquired the 78-bedroom Ibis Styles Hotel Bournemouth out of administration from Coast Hotels and Leisure, safeguarding approximately 30 jobs. Joint administrators Glen Carter and Damian Webb of audit firm RSM UK Restructuring Advisory completed the sale of the 78-bedroom venue to Switch Management. The property management company took control of the East […]

The Scarlet Hotel at Mawgan Porth in Cornwall has appointed Chris Whitmore as its new head chef, replacing Jack Clayton in the role. With experience in fine dining, including roles at Gordon Ramsay’s Maze and Jason Atherton’s The Social Group, Whitmore has worked across restaurants in London, Hong Kong, and Qatar. Following a few years […]

Marriott UK has joined the Room to Reward charity scheme to provide free hotel breaks for voluntary workers. The partnership involves 20 properties pledging to donate one short break annually from their unsold room inventory.  The participating properties include Sheraton Grand Edinburgh, JW Marriott Grosvenor House, Sheraton Grand London Park Lane and Marriott Hotel London […]