Bristol Hoteliers Association is backing celebrity chef Tom Kerridge’s ‘VAT’s the Problem’ campaign, which is calling for a 10% tax rate to protect profit margins within the hospitality industry. While the trade association is expecting stronger summer trading for 2026, it warned that a reduction in value added tax is required to provide a firm […]
At The Coeur d’Alene Resort, we believe that great event planning starts with clear, honest communication. We want you to be the rockstar planner who has all the details upfront—so there are no surprises, no hidden fees, just a smooth, enjoyable experience for you and your group. Here’s exactly what your group rate covers when […]
Minor Hotels has announced the development of Avani Kyoto, representing the hospitality brand’s first entry into the Japanese market. Scheduled to open in 2030, the 240-room hotel is a joint development with Taisei Corporation and Heiwa Real Estate. The Bangkok-based operator will participate as both an investor and manager for the property. The hotel will […]
The Crown Hotel in the centre of Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway has been brought to market with an asking price of £895,000. The hotel occupies a position on Queen Street near the River Cree, and features 15 refurbished en suite letting rooms, comprising four double rooms, four twin rooms, three family rooms and four […]
Lifestyle brand The Nici has appointed Charmaine Harbour as head of spa ahead of two hotel openings in Cornwall and the New Forest. Harbour previously served as spa director at Beaverbrook and has held management roles at Champneys, Harbour Hotels, and Macdonald Hotels and Resorts. Announcing the appointment on Linkedin, Harbour said: “‘I’m delighted to […]
The Lake District Hotels Association has appointed Michael Coletta as its new chair. Coletta has been managing director of Langdale Leisure since 2020. He has worked in the hospitality sector for 32 years, including 23 years specialising in timeshare management. The appointment follows five years spent navigating local business challenges in Cumbria. He was also […]
The Ringland Group has brought The 1852 Hotel and its accompanying Town Square bar to the market with a guide price exceeding £2.85m. The commercial property firm CBRE will manage the sale of the mid-19th Century building. The hotel contains 21 bedrooms with a total sleeping capacity for 68 guests, while the transaction also includes […]
The UK government has agreed to work with UKHospitality and its members, who have driven forward a proactive programme of further work to promote the safety and security of women and girls, including enhancing guidance on guest safety. Ministers have met with hospitality and tourism bosses to discuss industry plans to bolster safety standards for […]
The Marram Collection has officially opened a new boutique hotel, The Kithmore, in St Andrews today (16 June), following a £7.5m redevelopment to make space for 44 bedrooms and bring 36 hospitality jobs to the local area. Located on Playfair Terrace, the project transformed three Georgian townhouses dating back to the 19th Century into a […]
The hotel technology conversation is moving into a new phase. After years of experimentation with highly visible innovations, from robot concierges to smart-room gadgets, some operators are increasingly focused on something far less noticeable: the infrastructure working sight unseen. For many hotel groups, the priority is no longer simply adding new technology, but connecting existing […]
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