The Lake District Hotels Association has appointed Michael Coletta as its new chair. Coletta has been managing director of Langdale Leisure since 2020. He has worked in the hospitality sector for 32 years, including 23 years specialising in timeshare management. The appointment follows five years spent navigating local business challenges in Cumbria. He was also […]

The Ringland Group has brought The 1852 Hotel and its accompanying Town Square bar to the market with a guide price exceeding £2.85m. The commercial property firm CBRE will manage the sale of the mid-19th Century building. The hotel contains 21 bedrooms with a total sleeping capacity for 68 guests, while the transaction also includes […]

The UK government has agreed to work with UKHospitality and its members, who have driven forward a proactive programme of further work to promote the safety and security of women and girls, including enhancing guidance on guest safety.  Ministers have met with hospitality and tourism bosses to discuss industry plans to bolster safety standards for […]

The Marram Collection has officially opened a new boutique hotel, The Kithmore, in St Andrews today (16 June), following a £7.5m redevelopment to make space for 44 bedrooms and bring 36 hospitality jobs to the local area.  Located on Playfair Terrace, the project transformed three Georgian townhouses dating back to the 19th Century into a […]

The hotel technology conversation is moving into a new phase. After years of experimentation with highly visible innovations, from robot concierges to smart-room gadgets, some operators are increasingly focused on something far less noticeable: the infrastructure working sight unseen. For many hotel groups, the priority is no longer simply adding new technology, but connecting existing […]

Marriott International has opened its 10,000th property globally with the launch of the JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort and Spa in India. The opening comes as the company approaches its 100th anniversary. Located near Ranthambore National Park, the new resort contains 127 accommodations, including private villas, guestrooms, and suites. The launch expands the JW Marriott brand […]

Hospitality company Accor has partnered with youth charity Inspired By KM, a youth-focused charity founded by footballer Kylian Mbappé, to launch an employment programme named Ibis Unlocked. The social mobility initiative aims to support young people who are not in education, employment or training by offering training pathways and professional opportunities.  The scheme will launch […]

Fonab Castle hotel in Pitlochry has launched a new restaurant concept named 1892 Grill. The five-star hotel, which forms part of the Crerar Hotels Collection, updated the dining room and menus under the direction of executive head chef Paul Tyrrell.  The business installed a Spanish Josper grill and two meat-ageing fridges to support the launch. […]

Castlebridge Hospitality has expanded its leadership team with two senior appointments, with Joe Davidovitz promoted to general manager at voco Winchester Hotel and Spa and James Watson joining the group as hotel operations manager.  Davidovitz, who has been with the hotel since October 2023, has since progressed through a series of leadership roles, being recognised […]

The Residence Inn by Marriott Piccadilly in Manchester has made two senior appointments to strengthen its position in the city’s hospitality market. Simon Mason joins the hotel as general manager to lead the 39-strong team, moving from his previous eight-year role at The Pendulum Hotel. Sam Stoyle has also been appointed as sales manager, returning […]