Whitbread has announced the appointment of contractor Legendre UK to convert an 80,000 sq ft vacant office building in Vauxhall into a 180-bedroom Premier Inn hotel. Construction work at Phoenix House, a 10-storey former office opposite Vauxhall Station, is scheduled to begin later this year, with completion expected by the end of 2027. Story Stream […]

Global commercial fitness equipment leader Precor has signed on as a Supporter for the upcoming Hotel Owner Conference, taking place on 3 November 2026 at Prince Philip House in London. The partnership brings one of hospitality’s premier fitness and wellness suppliers to the flagship industry gathering. Precor – known globally for powering premium hotel gyms […]

Minor Hotels has secured 22 Michelin Keys across 18 properties following the 2026 selection, which saw nine of the group’s sites recognised for the first time. The latest recognition, announced on 18 September, covers three of the group’s brands: Anantara Hotels and Resorts, Avani Hotels and Resorts and Tivoli Hotels and Resorts. Four properties now […]

Boutique luxury hotel House of Gods has promoted Justine Conway to chief executive officer as it opens its latest site in London’s Canary Wharf. Conway first joined the hotel as operations director in 2023, before progressing onto managing director in 2025. She brings extensive experience within the hospitality sector, following a 10-year tenure with Scotsman […]

Seamus Coen, general manager of Rusacks St Andrews, has announced he is set to depart from the role following a six-year tenure. Coen joined the hotel in 2018 from RBH, where he was resort general manager. He has more than three decades of experience in the hospitality sector, including roles at Macdonald Hotels and Resorts […]

Artificial intelligence revenue management platform Pricepoint has signed on as a Key Sponsor for the upcoming Hotel Owner Conference, taking place on 3 November 2026 at Prince Philip House in London. The partnership brings one of hospitality tech’s fastest-growing revenue automation platforms to the flagship industry event. Pricepoint’s platform uses real-time dynamic pricing technology to […]

Wyndham Hotels and Resorts EMEA has launched Dolce Nova, an upper-upscale lifestyle extension of its Dolce Hotels and Resorts brand. The US-based hotel operator said the concept targets travellers seeking authentic local experiences, personal wellbeing and cultural immersion. While the existing Dolce brand focuses on meetings, events and resorts, Dolce Nova focuses on lifestyle and […]

Cambridge House, Auberge Collection has opened reservations ahead of its planned February 2027 opening in Mayfair, London. The 102-room hotel and residences will be located at 94 Piccadilly, in the former “In and Out” Naval and Military Club, as part of Reuben Brothers’ £1bn regeneration of the Piccadilly Estate. Story Stream More on Cambridge The […]

Northumberland hotel Langley Castle has appointed Scottish chef and restaurateur Mark Greenaway as its first culinary director as it looks to strengthen its food offering. Greenaway will oversee the food offering across the hotel, including its 2 AA Rosette Josephine’s restaurant, Pavilion and Drawing Room. His remit will include developing fine-dining tasting and à la […]

The UK accounted for 24% of European hotel investment volumes in the first half of 2026, making it the region’s most liquid hotel investment market, according to Savills’s latest research. UK hotel transactions reached £2.1bn during the period, an increase of almost £500m compared with H1 2025. The investment comes despite moderating revenue growth, higher […]