North Yorkshire luxury hotel group Grantley Hall has completed the acquisition of a 44-acre mixed-use land and property portfolio adjoining its existing estate.  The purchase aims to provide space for the future expansion of the luxury hospitality destination. The group stated that specific development plans for the new plot remain under consideration.  The acquisition is […]

Led by Brightspark Ventures, with participation from Boreal Ventures and AQC Capital Montreal, Canada — June 2, 2026 — Pricepoint, a hospitality technology company helping hotels and accommodation providers optimise pricing and revenue performance, today announced the closing of a $6.6 million seed financing round led by Brightspark Ventures, with participation from Boreal Ventures and […]

St. Pancras London has appointed general manager Nicholas Davies to oversee operations as the property continues its next chapter following a rebrand as part of Autograph Collection Hotels.  Davies joins the London establishment from The Marylebone Hotel, where he served as general manager and managed the property’s luxury market positioning.  He brings more than 30 […]

Garleton Lodge has been brought to the market with a freehold guide price of £1.85m. The small luxury hotel and self-catering business is located near Haddington in the heart of East Lothian. The property sits on a hilltop plot overlooking the regional golf coast and features six en-suite letting rooms. Additional facilities include a guest […]

Virgin Hotels Collection has appointed Jason Rochaleau as corporate food and beverage director for the Americas and Barry Vera as director of culinary and beverage for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.  The management changes are intended to expand the brand’s culture-led dining and hospitality concepts globally. Rochaleau has more than 20 years of operations […]

The Great Southern Killarney has unveiled a new brand identity following a series of significant renovations and its recent achievement of a five-star rating.  Originally opened in 1854 as Ireland’s first purpose-built railway hotel, the property has rebranded under the theme ‘Splendour, Untamed’.  The repositioning follows extensive investment across the property, including upgrades to guestrooms, […]

The cost-efficiency burnout is what every member of a hotel is experiencing, from the housekeepers to the general managers. It’s the process of them feeling the burden of having to save every penny at every corner but still maintain excellent, fast and reliable service to guests and the company. Hotel owners are feeling the pinch […]

Occupancy of London hotels fell from 78.9% to 77.4% in April year-on-year, but rose from 75.7% to 76.2% across the UK, as ongoing geopolitical tensions saw overseas tourists delaying or cancelling trips.  Average daily rates of occupied rooms in London rose from £199.95 to £202.29 in April year-on-year, and increased from £137.77 to £140.24 across […]

Yotel has appointed Paul Harnedy as chief operating officer to oversee its global hotel operations and commercial strategy.  The appointment coincides with two senior internal promotions as the London-headquartered company seeks to expand its presence across Europe, North America and Asia – Pacific. The hotel group, which currently operates 23 properties, has launched a five-year […]

Castle Hotel Windsor is set to reopen this summer following a £9.5m refurbishment of its 108 bedrooms and communal areas. The project, overseen by interior design firm 3DReid, will update the building with features inspired by its Georgian heritage.  The relaunch follows a separate £14m renovation of the Francis Hotel in Bath by the parent […]