Hilton has announced plans to open its first hotels in Plymouth and Cork as part of a regional expansion across the UK and Ireland. The developments, part of the Tapestry Collection brand, include the renovation of a 19th Century landmark in Devon and a new-build property in southern Ireland. The two projects are expected to […]

Zedwell has announced it will convert York’s 48 Coney Street into a new automated hotel, reflecting its continued commitment to expand across the popular visitor destinations in the UK. The budget hotel brand said the development will transform the property into a hotel fit for “modern travellers” while also preserving its character, partly distinguished by […]

Hand Picked Hotels has announced that Audleys Wood Hotel has partnered with Basingstoke Golf Club, as part of a broader commitment to connecting its portfolio to local experiences. The collaboration will offer guests at the boutique and country house hotel group a ‘Golf and Stay’ package, pairing an 18-hole round of championship golf with an […]

NoMad Hotels has promoted Kristen Millar to chief brand officer to oversee global design strategy and brand expression as the group expands into Asia and Detroit. Millar previously served as global brand director and has 16 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including roles at Eleven Madison Park.  In her new position, she is […]

Room00 Next Gen Hospitality has announced it is investing between €330m (£285m) and €420m (£313.5m) during 2026 to expand its operations across Southern Europe and a debut in London. It comes as the Spanish company, which aims to add 20 properties and 1,421 rooms to its portfolio, completed a €400m (£298m) funding round in 2025 […]

Hilton has announced an exclusive franchise agreement with Yotel to add the brand’s 23 global properties to its distribution network and loyalty programme.  The partnership marks the launch of Select by Hilton, a new category designed for independent brands to retain their identity while accessing Hilton systems. Yotel will continue to independently manage and license […]

Virgin Limited Edition will open a new hotel near Marrakech in 2027 following a long-term agreement with luxury real estate developer Sazanes Immobilier. News comes as construction is underway on the 37-suite property, located 25 minutes from central Marrakech. The development sits within a 10-hectare agricultural estate and marks the brand’s second Moroccan location alongside […]

Ocean Cove Group Limited has bought the Gara Rock Hotel and Spa in Salcombe for an undisclosed price, after its previous owners decided to focus on their holiday park business. Located on a clifftop on the South Devon Coast, the luxury hotel is made up of refurbished suites, apartments, cottages and letting bedrooms, as well […]

The Edinburgh Grand, a five-star Luxury Collection Hotel, has launched the Spa at The Edinburgh Grand, a wellness space situated within the former Bank of Scotland vaults beneath St Andrew Square. The facility focuses on a dry spa concept, prioritising clinical facials and body therapies over traditional wet facilities like saunas or pools.  Located on […]

The Landmark London has unveiled its newly renovated collection of Marylebone suites following a £3.8m investment in the five-star property. Designed with architecture studio Alex Kravetz Design (AKD), the new 48 suites are created to feel like an elegant London apartment, decorated with textured wall panelling, Italian parquet flooring and handmade carpets from Portugal. Either […]