The Chancery Rosewood hotel in Mayfair will launch five new restaurants and bars in September, each led by a different chef or hospitality figure. The venues are located in the Grade II-listed former US Embassy at Grosvenor Square, redesigned by David Chipperfield Architects. Out of the five new venues, Serra, Jacqueline, Eagle Bar and GSQ […]
The AA has unveiled the shortlists for eight major categories for its annual Hospitality Awards, set to take place on 22 September at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House, London. These include shortlists for the AA Sustainable Award, AA Restaurant Team Award, AA Spa Hotel of the Year, and AA Housekeeper of the Year. In addition, […]
Village Hotel Club has announced that it has acquired the former DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield Park on Chesterfield Road South, Sheffield. The company plans to undertake a multi-million-pound investment and renovation. The site will remain closed whilst this extensive renovation project takes place. The deal marks Village’s first ever location in Sheffield and follows its […]
Marriott International has reported a 1.5% rise in global RevPAR for the second quarter of 2025, driven by continued strength in international markets. The hotel group said RevPAR rose 5.3% outside the US and Canada, where domestic performance was flat compared to the same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA climbed 7% to $1.42bn (£1.05bn), while […]
Airbnb has seen a 13% increase in its second-quarter revenues year on year to $3.1bn (£2.4bn), driven by higher nights stayed, a small increase in average daily rates and the timing of Easter. The company stated that despite global economic uncertainty early in the quarter, travel demand picked up and nights booked accelerated from April […]
In hospitality, culture is more than a buzzword—it’s your frontline reputation. Whether you’re running a boutique hotel, a senior living community, or a national restaurant group, culture shows up in every guest interaction and team dynamic. A strong workplace culture helps attract great talent, improves retention, and boosts guest satisfaction. Here are five strategies to […]
The George Hotel, a freehold hotel in Montrose town centre, has been sold for the first time in 30 years to a private operator for an undisclosed price. With 25 en suite bedrooms, a restaurant, a lounge and a function room, The George Hotel had been owned by Patricia Douglas for over 30 years and […]
Aimbridge Hospitality has launched a dedicated all-inclusive division to capitalise on rising demand for experience-led resorts. The new Miami-based unit will combine operations, commercial strategy and guest experience within a single structure. Aimbridge said it would draw on its existing brand relationships and regional expertise to support resort owners. Aimbridge cited STR data showing that […]
Belfast City Council’s planning committee has approved several major developments, including a new hotel in the Botanic area and a leisure complex in Boucher. The 164-bedroom hotel, proposed by Andras House, will be built at the junction of Botanic Avenue and Donegall Pass, with a ground floor bar and restaurant. The site is currently occupied […]
Hostel operator A&O has seen its revenues rise from €110m (£95.02m) to €116m (£100.2m), despite a drop in room occupancy from 74.8% to 73% in the first half of 2025. Overall, the group recorded 3.1 million overnight stays and 1.4 million guests in H1 2025. Its highest occupancy rate, just under 80%, was achieved between […]
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