Lucknam Park has appointed David Griffin as general manager to oversee operational performance and a major refurbishment of the estate.  Griffin brings more than two decades of senior leadership experience across several British hotels and country estates.  In his new role, he will manage all operations across the Cotswolds property, which includes 42 rooms, nine […]

L+R has announced the appointment of former JLL director, Ana Ivanovic, as head of originations and capital formation to lead its expansion into Southern Europe, as the hotel group opens a new office in Madrid.  Ivanovic joins the operator of Iconic Hotels and Resorts from JLL, where she spent more than 12 years and managed […]

A south Devon hotel, the Quayside, has fallen into administration after closing for refurbishment in 2022. Located on Kings Street, overlooking Brixham Harbour in Devon, the historic hotel announced its plans for refurbishment four years ago, with plans to upgrade its guest facilities. Originally, scheduled to reopen in 2025, the hotel will now remain closed, […]

Southern Europe and North America are experiencing the largest increases in international travel demand for the summer season, according to a report by travel intelligence firm Data Appeal. The analysis of flight search data between June and August 2026 shows Southern Europe will capture 11.71% of global travel intent, rising 2.47% compared with last year.  […]

Ragdale Hall Spa has appointed Helen Bull as managing director following the retirement of its long-standing senior leadership team. The appointment comes as directors Hugh Wilson and Allison Garner step down after more than 35 years of service at the business.  Bull joins the company with 30 years of commercial experience in the hospitality, leisure, […]

Hospitality Action will expand its annual fundraising walk into two new UK locations when the industry event returns in October, organisers have announced. The addition of Hampshire and Suffolk brings the total number of nationwide walking routes to 14. The initiative, which raises money for the wellbeing and support services of the charity, offers participants […]

New York restaurant and bar Dante has opened a permanent site at Claridge’s hotel in Mayfair following a year-long temporary residency.  The venue, named Dante Mayfair, is currently operated by husband-and-wife restaurateurs Linden Pride and Nathalie Hudson. The original Dante was founded over a century ago as a neighbourhood café in Greenwich Village, New York. […]

Marriott International has announced it will open the largest Aloft by Marriott-branded hotel in Manchester city centre next week (16 June), which will mark the brand’s first property in the city. The hotel, which will feature 358 rooms in a prominent position on Deansgate, was developed by luxury property developer Dean Street Developments. The site […]

Oku Hotels has officially opened its first property in Turkey on the northern coast of the Bodrum peninsula. The 58-room, adults-only resort joins the brand’s existing properties in Ibiza, Kos and Andalusia.  The property features interiors designed in a minimalist style with earth-toned linens and walls crafted from reclaimed stone.  Story Stream More on Turkey […]