UP wins 7x WMA Web Awards in 2026 We’re proud to share that Up Hotel Agency has been recognised with seven awards in the 2026 Web Marketing Association Web Awards, including Best Hotel and Lodging Website for Arcus. Across these projects, distinctive design works hand in hand with intuitive UX and a smooth path towards […]

Master Innholders has announced the appointment of Zoe Jenkins as its new chair at its annual general meeting on 10 September 2026. She succeeds James B Clarke MI, general manager at London Hilton on Park Lane, and will be supported by the Master Innholders executive committee. Story Stream More on Master Innholders Jenkins brings more […]

The UK has been named Europe’s most liquid hotel investment market, according to new analysis from property adviser Savills. Savills said the UK recorded £2.1bn in hotel investment transactions during the first half of 2026, representing a 74% increase compared with the same period last year. Savills said the level of investment demonstrated the resilience […]

The BoTree in Marylebone has launched two new suites as the London hotel expands its premium accommodation offering. The Harley Suite and the Terrace Suite are the latest additions to the hotel, which a spokesperson said offer private outdoor space, separate living areas and views across Marylebone and Mayfair. Story Stream More on BoTree The […]

Three regional hotels operating under the Best Western brand have been brought to market with a combined guide price of £18.5m. Commercial property firm Colliers is handling the sale on behalf of the shareholders, who are exiting the assets following a strategic review to focus on other business interests. The properties are available individually or […]

The Lanes Hotel in Brighton has been sold at auction against a guide price of £2.8m. Located on Marine Parade in Kemptown, the freehold property comprises 33 en-suite letting bedrooms and occupies a prominent corner site on Brighton’s seafront. Story Stream More on Sold The property was previously owned and operated by the Beard family, […]

Sopwell House has unveiled 16 refurbished Mews Suites following a redesign of the gated courtyard accommodation at the Hertfordshire hotel and spa. Interior design agency Sparcstudio updated the suites using a neutral colour palette with blue and terracotta accents. The updated layout includes feature fireplace walls with architectural panelling, hemp-inspired wallcoverings, wool loop carpets and […]

Plans to grant regional mayors powers to introduce a tourist tax on overnight accommodation stays have triggered widespread concern across the hospitality industry. The proposal comes as Office for National Statistics (ONS) data analysed by UHY Hacker Young show 692 hotel businesses have entered insolvency over the past five years, including 139 in the 12 […]

UKHospitality has warned that the government’s proposed holiday tax could increase costs for holidaymakers by £1.6bn and put 33,000 jobs at risk. The trade body said the proposed levy is “unlimited, uncapped and expansive” and argued that the economic impact could be significantly greater than previously estimated. Story Stream More on UKHospitality At the last […]

Elysium Collection has revealed it will open its first property, a 56-bedroom waterfront hotel in St Mawes, Cornwall, in early 2027. The transformation of the 1904 building will include six family rooms, a café and a spa equipped with an indoor thermal pool, sauna, steam room, cold plunge and two treatment rooms. Executive chef Stéphane […]