IHG Hotels and Resorts has reported that global room revenues increased by 4.4% during the first quarter of 2026, bolstered by strong demand in China and the US.  It comes as the hotel chain surpassed 7,000 open hotels during the first three months. IHG’s development continued with 82 hotel openings, representing 14,900 rooms or a […]

UKHospitality has urged the government to implement targeted measures to support the sector as energy costs continue to rise.  In a letter to the chancellor, the trade body outlined six proposals designed to provide stability for hospitality businesses facing increased financial pressure.  The group requested an obligation for energy suppliers to offer new contracts and […]

Hospitality creates 15% of the UK’s greenhouse emissions, so hotels and B&Bs should be looking to make changes wherever possible, as the government has committed to Net Zero by 2050. After all, leisure and business travellers prioritise sustainability: 87% of travellers want to travel sustainably, according to booking.com – and while there are some elements […]

Ennismore and Yamed have signed an agreement to open the Delano Marrakech Hotel and Residences in Morocco, marking the brand’s first entry into the African continent. The resort, which is expected to open in 2030, will feature 130 guestrooms, including suites and private villas, alongside 80 branded residences. Sales for the four- to six-bedroom residential […]

Murrayshall Country Estate is set to relaunch its restaurant Eòlas following a £1m investment in kitchen infrastructure.  The project marks the latest phase of a wider £30m development programme at the four-star Perthshire property. The upgraded facilities are designed to support a renewed food and beverage strategy for the two-AA-rosette restaurant.  The investment aims to […]

Nobu Hospitality has announced plans to develop a hotel, restaurant and branded residences within a 185-acre estate in Rutland.  The project, delivered in partnership with Woolfox, marks the brand’s first move into rural countryside retreats. The development is located near Stamford and will feature lake-view rooms, suites and a signature Nobu restaurant and bar.  The […]

The Signet Collection has announced the appointment of six senior staff members to its leadership team, spanning culinary, wine, operations and marketing departments, as the company brings key business functions in-house ahead of a growth strategy.  Culinary director Richard Robinson joins the group to oversee dining experiences across the portfolio, having previously served as group […]

Across the hotel sector, there is no shortage of data – but translating that data into clear, practical action is not always straightforward. From Building Management Systems (BMS) to dashboards and monthly reports, operators are surrounded by information, yet much of it remains fragmented, complex and difficult to turn into clear next steps. The challenge […]

I always find it interesting to see how different industries approach sustainability but having worked closely with hotels for the last two decades, I’m happy to find that there is a genuine drive in the hospitality industry to make lasting changes and reduce its environmental impact. It’s a good thing too, because guests care greatly, […]

The five-star Hotel van Oranje on Koningin Wilhelminaboulevard in Noordwijk aan Zee, in the Netherlands, will be undergoing a large-scale renovation and extension alongside the construction of new luxury apartments, named the Residences van Oranje project.  The redevelopment includes the addition of two floors and the installation of a new façade, roof, and dome. A […]