Hospitality trade bodies have warned that increased employment costs and business rates effective this April will result in job losses for 64% of sector businesses surveyed. Data from a joint survey by UKHospitality, the British Beer and Pub Association, the British Institute of Innkeeping, and Hospitality Ulster indicates that 51% of operators will cancel investment […]
Thackeray Group has opened Onefifty Fenchurch, a 33-apartment luxury aparthotel at 150 Fenchurch Street. The boutique aparthotel, operated by Vertiq Hospitality Partners, marks Thackeray Group’s entry into the hospitality sector. The site, located near Fenchurch Street Station and Tower Hill, follows a 24-month, £12m conversion of a former office building dating from the early 2000s. […]
UK hotel operating profits have declined in February as stagnant occupancy levels and rising labour costs offset marginal increases in average daily room rates across the country, according to RSM UK Hotel Tracker. The data, which is compiled and produced by Hotstats and analysed by RSM UK, revealed that Gross operating profits fell from 23.4% […]
Summer holidays are meant for slowing down and spending uninterrupted time with family. At Anantum Gateway Resorts & Spa in Ramnagar, that is exactly the kind of experience that unfolds. Surrounded by greenery and open spaces, the setting feels calm, yet the atmosphere is full of life with activities designed for all age groups. For […]
Marriott International has announced that it has entered a joint venture with the Leali family to bring hospitality brand Lefay into its portfolio. Established in Italy in 2006 by Domenico Alcide and Liliana Leali, Lefay operates a series of nature-based resorts that centre its SPA Method, which merges scientific research with traditional holistic wellness. Each […]
The Boars Head and Birchwood House in North Yorkshire have been put on the market for £1.95m. The 23-bedroom hotel is part of the Ripley Castle Estate and was previously for sale as part of the wider estate but is now available as a standalone business. The Ingilby family, who have owned the estate since […]
The Nici group has confirmed the simultaneous launch of two new coastal properties, transforming former hotel sites in Cornwall and Hampshire into luxury lifestyle retreats. Following the opening of its flagship Bournemouth site, the group is expanding into Newquay and Lymington. The Nici Newquay involves the conversion of the former Hotel Victoria into an 82-room […]
Hospitality Professionals Association (HOSPA) is celebrating 10 years with Jane Pendlebury at its helm as CEO overseeing the organisation’s expansion in professional development and industry advocacy. Since her appointment in early 2016, it said Pendlebury has managed HOSPA through a period of “significant digital transformation” and the impact of the 2020 pandemic. During this time, […]
Edinburgh has retained its position as the top UK market for hotel investment, while London rose five places to rank second in the annual index. The Colliers Hotel Development Index 2026 measures 35 locations against nine indicators, including land prices, build costs, occupancy rates, and investor appetite. Edinburgh’s top ranking is supported by an 84.6% […]
Foxhills Club and Resort has announced it will launch its new Manor House dining experience on 2 April following a £1.5m investment, with the launch of restaurant Lomri and the Manor Lounge and Bar. Named after the hindi word for Fox, the new restaurant concept is based on Britain’s long-standing culinary connection with India and […]
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