For years, hospitality has faced a familiar challenge: attracting enough people into a sector that is often misunderstood. While hotels, restaurants and bars continue to offer varied career pathways, many young people still view hospitality as temporary work rather than a place to build a long-term career. At a time when the number of young […]

The countdown is officially on for the Hotel Owner Conference 2026 this November in London. As the hospitality landscape faces a unique mix of rising operational pressures and massive technological shifts, this year’s forum is all about actionable strategies, resilience, and forward-thinking leadership. To give you a sneak peek into the high-caliber insights coming to […]

Capella Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Christian Westbeld as regional general manager for Southeast Asia to oversee its properties in Singapore, Indonesia and Vietnam. Westbeld takes immediate charge of Capella Singapore, the brand’s 30-acre flagship property on Sentosa Island, alongside hotels in Ubud and Hanoi. The German national holds 25 years of hospitality […]

Virgin Hotels Collection has announced the appointment of interim boss Joe Margison as chief executive officer to lead its global expansion. Margison, who has held the role on an interim basis since October 2025, will now oversee the hospitality group’s 16 properties across the US, the Caribbean, Africa and Europe. The appointment comes as the […]

RAD Hotel Group has expanded its Scottish portfolio with the acquisition of the five-star Lochgreen House Hotel and Spa in Troon for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition marks the company’s first move into the luxury five-star hotel market and brings the independently owned, family-run group’s portfolio to 10 hotels across Scotland. RAD Hotel Group has […]

Andy Roger has announced his departure as resort director at Mar Hall Golf and Resort in Glasgow, after one year of service. Roger said in a Linkedin post: “After leading a number of high‑profile resort and hotel operations – and delivering major openings and transformations – I’m now ready for the next challenge.” Roger said […]

Scottish hotels are being urged to review their business rates assessments ahead of an approaching appeal deadline, as new analysis suggests the sector is facing a £63m increase in annual bills following the latest revaluation. Research from Knight Frank found that hotels across Scotland have seen average rateable value increases of 27.3% following changes introduced […]

The Cumberland Hotel in Marble Arch has appointed four new managers across its food and beverage, operations and commercial teams. The appointments include Cristian Miu as bar manager, Thomas Chakalamattathu as restaurant manager of Lírica, Ancuta Ababei as director of rooms and Balin Sondh as sales manager for Lírica and Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen. Miu, […]

Radisson Hotel Group has opened the Radisson Hotel Cannes Seaside, a 100-room property located on Avenue du Docteur Raymond Picaud in France. The hotel is situated near La Croisette, the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, and the historic quarter of Le Suquet to serve both business and leisure travellers. It features four room categories, […]