Bob Gilbert – Image Credit HSMAI Bob Gilbert has been named a 2025 inductee into the Events Industry Council Hall of Leaders, recognizing his contributions to the meetings and hospitality sectors. Robert A. “Bob” Gilbert, former president and CEO of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI), will be posthumously inducted into the Events […]
Arora Group, the operator of Bloc Hotels along other brands such as Sofitel and Crowne Plaza, has confirmed it will submit a proposal to expand Heathrow Airport. The news comes after the government invited bids for Heathrow’s expansion earlier this year after deciding not to give exclusive rights to the airport’s current operator. The company, […]
Real estate lender Cohort Capital has provided a £96m senior loan facility to refinance two hotels in London and northern England. The four-star hotels have a combined 510 beds and form part of a wider £240m restructuring involving four UK hotel assets. The refinancing is intended to support future expansion. Matt Thame, founder of Cohort […]
Hotel Indigo has opened a new property in Clerkenwell, marking the latest addition to IHG Hotels and Resorts’ UK and Ireland portfolio. Located at 2 Clerkenwell Road, a short walk from Farringdon Station, Hotel Indigo London Clerkenwell offers 143 guest rooms inspired by the area’s architectural and artisanal heritage. Room features include high-speed Wi-Fi, espresso […]
Accor has seen revenues rise by 2.5% to €2.7bn (£2.3bn) in the first half of the year, or by 5.1% on a constant currency basis, as RevPAR rose by 4.6% following “resilient” trading. Consolidated recurring EBITDA hit €552m (£477m) over the period, marking a 9.4% rise against the prior year, or a rise of 13.4% […]
The occupancy of UK hotels rose from 82.7% to 83% in June year-on-year, and from 86.4% to 88.1% in London, close to a record June figure of 90% in 2019, according to data from RSM. However, gross operating profits still dropped from 50.9% in June 2024 to 47.8% in June 2025 in London and from […]
The Horse and Groom, a 16th Century village inn in Upper Oddington, has been sold to an unnamed buyer, with an asking price of £1.5m. The Grade II listed property was marketed by Colliers’ specialist hotels team, led by director Peter Brunt, who has previously overseen multiple sales of the inn. The Horse and Groom, […]
The next episode in the Suite Spot: Road Trip series takes the podcast to Central Florida to visit the incredible Homewood Suites by Hilton nearest to Universal Studios! In this exciting episode, the brand leader of Homewood Suites, Rick Colling, and the General Manager of the property, Carlos Sotillo, sit down on the podcast to […]
2025 HSMAI Adrian Awards Opens for Entries – Image Credit HSMAI This Year’s Competition Themed “The Exceptional Experience” Features a Revamped Format and Pays Homage to the Transformative Power of Travel The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is now accepting entries for the 2025 Adrian Awards which celebrates excellence in hospitality and travel […]
André Brose – Image Credit Fairmont Hotels Fairmont Breakers Long Beach has appointed André Brose as the new general manager following the hotel’s recent renovation. Fairmont Breakers Long Beach has named André Brose as the new general manager of the hotel located in downtown Long Beach, California. This appointment follows the completion of a multi-million-dollar […]
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