Whitbread has secured planning permission to convert Dorset House, a former office building on Stamford Street in Southwark, into a 421-bedroom hub by Premier Inn hotel. The consent marks the latest step in an active year for the owner of Premier Inn, which has acquired four Central London office buildings for hotel conversion since January […]
Hilton London Bankside is undergoing a major expansion, adding 76 new rooms and suites and increasing the hotel’s total capacity to 368. The development introduces 12 new room categories following an investment by owner Splendid Hospitality Group. The new accommodation is available to book now for stays from 1 February 2026. The expansion includes a […]
The Lion Hotel and Restaurant, a 17th Century property in the village of Berriew in Montgomeryshire, Wales, has officially been taken on by new operators following a leasehold sale at an undisclosed sum. The business has been acquired by Roshan and Srishankar, who have more than a decade of experience in the London hospitality sector. […]
Weekend travel has taken on a more relaxed pace in recent years. Anyone who moves through busy cities knows plans can veer in new directions as the day develops, and it helps to have accommodation that adapts easily. Many hotel rooms offer the basics, though the layout can feel narrow when guests want space to […]
Marriott International has opened a new boutique hotel in Cape Town’s Camps Bay under its Autograph Collection brand, marking the portfolio’s first property in the city. Morea House, Autograph Collection, is a 90-room hotel located along the Camps Bay coastline, an area known for its beaches, promenade and views of the Atlantic Ocean and Twelve […]
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has appointed Nicholas Cadbury as a non-executive director, effective from 1 March 2026. Cadbury will join the audit committee and the responsible business committee on appointment. He is currently chief financial and sustainability officer at International Consolidated Airlines Group. Before this, he was group finance director at Whitbread between 2012 and […]
PPHE Hotel Group has agreed an £88m refinancing for Park Plaza Victoria London as part of a wider programme to secure long-term funding for its hotel portfolio.The new five-year facility has been arranged by Santander UK and ABN AMRO Bank and will replace an existing loan with Barings that is due to mature in the […]
Langham Hospitality Group has launched a set of artificial intelligence tools intended to support guest enquiries, staff access to information and internal commercial analysis. The tools are being rolled out across the group’s portfolio of 31 hotels across four continents, covering its brands The Langham Hotels and Resorts, Cordis Hotels and Resorts, Eaton Workshop and […]
With the festive season arriving, the desire to step away from crowded cities and spend meaningful time with loved ones comes alive. Christmas and New Year are no longer just about parties; they are about experiences, surroundings, and memories that stay long after the celebrations end. And over the past few years, Jim Corbett has […]
The Manchester Deansgate Hotel has appointed Laura Benefer as director of sales, as the city centre property continues its transition under the IHG portfolio. Benefer, who takes up the role this month, will lead the hotel’s sales strategy, with responsibility for developing existing client relationships and securing new business as the hotel builds its presence […]
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