Story Hospitality has announced the appointment of Ameer Rehman as its new vice president of finance, as the group continues to expand its operations across the UAE, Seychelles, Morocco and Saudi Arabia.  Rehman, a fellow chartered accountant who trained with PwC, has more than 20 years of experience in financial leadership across the hospitality sector […]

UKHospitality (UKH) has welcomed news that the government is no longer planning to include unfair dismissal from day one in its Employment Rights Bill. Under the proposals, employees would have been able to take their employers to tribunal for unfair dismissal from their first day of employment but the government has ditched this in favour […]

Novotel has become the first hospitality brand to join the Seafood Task Force (STF), expanding its work on seafood sustainability and supply chain transparency.  The move follows the hotel group’s three-year ocean partnership with WWF, launched in 2024. The initial phase of the collaboration will focus on improving the traceability of tuna and farmed shrimp […]

The Grand, York has joined the Accessible Hospitality Alliance, becoming the latest UK hotel to take part in the organisation’s work on accessibility and inclusion across the sector.  The hotel, based in a Grade II listed Edwardian building, has operated since 2010 and is recognised as York’s only five-star property. The membership follows a period […]

Whitbread has lodged a planning application for a 104-bedroom Premier Inn on Victoria Viaduct in Carlisle. The scheme would add to the company’s existing hotels in the city and occupy the former Central Plaza site, acquired freehold from Cumberland Council in May 2025. The site has been linked to hospitality since 1881 but the former […]

Lancaster House Hotel in North Lancashire has agreed a collaboration with physiotherapist Mark Leather to host a new treatment room at its on-site health club as part of plans to broaden clinical services for guests, members and local residents.  The arrangement will see the physiotherapy clinic, which operates across Lancashire and South Cumbria, base part […]

Travelodge has reported year-to-date revenues of £783.2m for the nine months to 30 September, which was broadly flat on last year as a weaker first half offset improved trading in recent months.  However, the budget hotel chain returned to quarterly revenue and profit growth in the third quarter as it was supported by stronger UK […]

Radisson Hotel Group has added a new property to its Polish portfolio with the opening of Baltic View Resort and Spa in Międzyzdroje.  The 60-room site, which is part of the Radisson Individuals brand, sits on the town’s seaside promenade close to the pier. The resort includes an indoor pool, sauna, relaxation area and children’s […]

Aethos has appointed Katherine Godsmark as group director of people and culture as the hospitality business expands its portfolio following the opening of its London Shoreditch site.  Godsmark will oversee the company’s global people strategy as the brand continues its international growth. She has more than 15 years’ experience in senior people and operations roles […]

Hand Picked Hotels has received two AA Notable Wine List Awards for Rookery Hall Hotel and Spa in Cheshire and Rhinefield House Hotel in the New Forest.  The commendation recognises wine lists that demonstrate range, balance and an ability to encourage diners to explore wider selections. The group, which operates 21 country house and coastal […]