The debut of Hyatt Regency London Olympia Today (7 July) introduces 204 rooms to the capital’s competitive hotel market. While the opening strengthens Hyatt’s local presence, the project’s true importance lies in its role within a much larger strategic vision. The destination-led development model The hotel is a cornerstone of the £1.3bn Olympia regeneration, a […]

Chedi Hospitality has announced the appointment of Milos Nedovic as chief asset and investment officer to oversee financial strategy and portfolio expansion. News of Nedovic’s appointment comes as the company aims to grow its investment and asset management capabilities. Nedovic brings more than 15 years of experience in luxury hospitality finance across Europe, Asia and […]

Independent hotel consortium Classic British Hotels has secured an alliance with Crest Hotels Group to integrate the group’s nine-property portfolio into its national network. The agreement places 674 bedrooms across regional UK markets into the Classic British Hotels marketing and distribution network. The integration will use the centralised CBHUB software platform to link the independent […]

Luxury hotel group Montcalm Collection has appointed Jonathan Mills as its new head of hotels amid the group’s preparations for future growth and property developments. Mills will succeed Samantha van Exter, who has held the role since June 2023. He joins the senior leadership team with experience in hotel management, operations and commercial roles across […]

Lamington Group has rebranded its hometel portfolio from room2 to Second Nature as part of its next phase of growth. The identity change has been rolled out across the company’s existing sites in Chiswick, Southampton and Belfast. Future openings in York, Cambridge, Leeds and Shepherd’s Bush will also launch under the Second Nature brand. The […]

Brown’s has launched a three-bedroom suite in Mayfair designed in collaboration with Sir Paul Smith. Brown’s Hotel has unveiled the “Paul Smith Grand Suite”, an extension of the existing designer suite. The new residence-style Grand Suite features Smith’s trademark style, including bold colours, stripes and playful design details, connected by a hallway. The suite was […]

Headlam Hall Hotel and Rural Retreat has appointed former head chef Austen Shaw as its new general manager, 27 years after he first joined the business. The 38-bedroom hotel is a family-owned Jacobean country house located on the Robinson family farm estate. The family acquired the property in 1977 and developed it to include a […]

Hospitality operator Buzzworks has announced plans to acquire the Douglas Hotel on the Isle of Arran in mid-July for an undisclosed sum. The venue, located on the Brodick seafront, has operated for more than 170 years. It will remain open to guests during the summer before a planned closure in the autumn for a refurbishment. […]

IHG Hotels and Resorts (IHG) will expand its presence in Greater China during the second half of 2026 by launching a series of new hotels, covering major cities, transport hubs and key leisure destinations across the region. The upcoming openings will span the company’s luxury, lifestyle, premium and essential brands. New gateway and urban hub […]

Whitbread has commenced construction of its first Outer Dublin Premier Inn, marking a key milestone in the UK hotel giant’s expansion across Ireland. The 157-bedroom hotel is being developed at Sandyford Business Park in Dublin 18, with UK hotel group Whitbread targeting a Spring 2028 opening for the eight-storey site. The scheme will include the […]