Hotels Embrace Buy Now, Pay Later: A New Trend in Travel Financing – Image Credit Unsplash+ Hotels are increasingly adopting Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) options to attract a new generation of travelers, though many are still hesitant to integrate this payment method. The hospitality industry is witnessing a shift in payment preferences as more […]
The Rutland Arms Hotel, a Grade II-listed former hotel in Newmarket, has been brought to market with full planning permission to redevelop it into a 72-bedroom boutique hotel. The four-storey red brick building on the town’s high street is being jointly marketed by property adviser Christie and Co and local commercial agents Cheffins. The property, […]
Mercedes Blanco – Image Credit Lighthouse Industry veteran transitions to VP Enterprise Growth as part of strategic Lighthouse acquisition Lighthouse, the leading commercial intelligence platform serving 85,000+ in 185 countries hotels globally, today announced the appointment of Mercedes Blanco as Vice President of Enterprise Growth, marking a significant milestone in the company’s strategic acquisition of […]
IHG has reported a 0.8% fall in UK revenue per available room (RevPAR) for the six months to 30 June 2025, trailing performance in other regions. However, group revenue was up 8% to $2.51bn (£1.87bn), while operating profit grew 13% to $604m (£449.3m). Global RevPAR increased by 1.8%, led by a 4.1% rise in the […]
Rotana Hotels & Resorts and Lighthouse Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance Commercial Intelligence – Image Credit Lighthouse Leading Middle Eastern hospitality group selects Lighthouse to power commercial decisions across 80+ properties Lighthouse, the leading commercial platform for the hospitality industry, has been selected by Rotana Hotels & Resorts as their preferred rate intelligence provider. The […]
Castlemartyr Resort in Cork has appointed chef Lewis Barker has been appointed executive chef at Terre, its two-Michelin-starred restaurant. Barker succeeds chef Vincent Crepel and joins the team from Singapore, where he led Sommer as executive chef for four years. During his time in Asia, he built an international career working in acclaimed Michelin-starred kitchens […]
Kimpton Mas Olas Resort & Spa, Mexico – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced that it has surpassed one million open rooms globally. This development comes as the company continues to expand its presence in over 100 countries, supported by a growing travel industry and a strategic focus on […]
Valor Hospitality’s Dunluce Lodge in Portrush is set to host its first wellness retreat as part of a broader expansion of its spa and hospitality offering. The five-star hotel’s spa facility, The Spa at Dunluce Lodge, will open the retreat – titled Chapter One: Coastal Calm – in partnership with local business Seascape Wellness Studio […]
Aberdeen City Council has announced that it has approved the introduction of a 7% Visitor Levy. A report to committee said the earliest date that Aberdeen City Council could introduce a visitor levy is 1 April 2027. With the average price of a room in Aberdeen currently sitting at £70 this would mean visitors could […]
Bark to School at Wagsworth Manor: Elevate Your Dog’s Training Experience This Fall with Dog Training in Malvern As the back-to-school season approaches, it’s the perfect time to think about sending your dog “bark” to school too! At Wagsworth Manor, we are excited to offer a range of dog training programs that will help your […]
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