Real estate and investment company BH Group has acquired a further five hotels from operator Coast and Country for an undisclosed amount.   The deal included the Windermere Hotel in Cumbria; the Burlington Hotel in Eastbourne; the Imperial Hotel in Exmouth; and the St Ives Bay Hotel and Ship and Castle Hotel, both in Cornwall.  James […]

Queen Elizabeth 2 Hotel has announced the appointment of Shaileen Jiwa as its new general manager.  With more than two decades of global hospitality experience and a “strong track record in operational excellence and people-centric leadership”, Jiwa will lead the hotel’s next growth chapter. Prior to joining the Queen Elizabeth 2, Jiwa was general manager at MGallery Gem Forest […]

Whitbread has celebrated the topping out of its new 229-bedroom Premier Inn in Manchester’s Northern Quarter. The site on Rochdale Road is the latest investment from Whitbread in its network of budget hotels in Manchester amid “consistently high” levels of customer demand in the city. With the building’s structure complete, the hotel will now be […]

Prestonfield House has become the first hotel in Edinburgh to join the Relais and Châteaux collection. The international hospitality association, which recognises independent hotels and restaurants of distinction, welcomed Prestonfield for its “exceptional heritage, service, and uniquely Scottish charm”. Set in 20 acres at the foot of Arthur’s Seat, Prestonfield was built in the late […]

A new boutique hotel has opened in central Florence, offering 14 suites within a restored 16th Century palazzo redesigned by fashion architect James Cavagnari. The James Suite Hotel Firenze 1564 occupies Cavagnari’s childhood home. Built in 1564, the former convent retains original features including vaulted ceilings, an off-centre doorway, a secluded courtyard and restored marble […]

Travelodge has signed a deal to acquire the freehold of a site on the outskirts of central Madrid, bringing its total number of hotels in the region to 13. The acquisition is being made under a forward funding structure through the Travelodge OpCo Group. The UK-based budget hotel chain, which operates more than 610 properties […]

As we move through 2025, hotels around the world continue to grapple with escalating operational costs. From rising utility bills and supply chain disruptions to evolving guest expectations, the hospitality industry is under increasing pressure to balance profitability with delivering exceptional guest experiences. To navigate these challenges, hotels must embrace innovative technologies and leverage revenue-generation […]

Starhotels has revealed that it posted record net profits of €34.3m (£29.8m) for the year ended 31 December 2025, a 9% increase YOY. Alongside this, the company posted total revenues of €314.8m (£273.3m), an increase of 2.8% compared with 2023 and EBITDA of €102.7m (£89.2m), which was equivalent to 32.6% of revenues. As a result […]

Hilton has opened The Marcus Portrush, part of its Tapestry Collection, marking the brand’s debut in Northern Ireland. Located in a restored Victorian building on Portrush’s Main Street, the 80-room hotel is the only internationally branded property in the town. The site previously operated as a hotel and artisan bakery for more than 85 years […]

Devon’s Burgh Island Hotel has announced the appointment of Charlotte Vincent, a former Great British Menu contestant and guest chef at 10 Downing Street, as its new head chef.  Vincent takes over the kitchen at the privately-owned Art Deco hotel off the south Devon coast, and plans to introduce new menus centred on sustainable, modern […]