The Oasis tour and Wimbledon saw London’s hotel industry hit its highest average daily rate (ADR) and RevPAR on record, according to preliminary data from CoStar.  The real estate data group found that July saw ADR hit a record £234.58, a rise of 2.4% year-on-year, while RevPAR hit £207.93, marking a rise of 3.3%. In […]

The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (WSHA) has announced the appointment of sustainability consultant Radhika Arapally as its senior strategic representative for the United Arab Emirates. The move marks an expansion of the Alliance’s presence in the Middle East and forms part of its wider goal to promote ‘Net Positive Hospitality’ – a model in which […]

The welcoming warmth of The Grand When Adam Dyke, General Manager of The Grand, York, describes the ethos of the city’s only five-star hotel, he leans into two phrases that might not usually sit side by side: “No Fuss Five Star” and “Yorkshire hospitality.” In an industry often defined by formality and polish, Dyke champions […]

De Vere has raised more than £100k for its charity partners at its inaugural gala dinner, held at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London in July. Around 400 guests attended the midsummer-themed event at the historic Covent Garden venue. Funds were raised for the British Heart Foundation, Hospitality Action and the Willow Foundation through ticket […]

The number of American visitors to the UK has slowed since the start of 2025, with the weaker dollar dampening hotel room rate growth, particularly in London, according to CoStar. VisitBritain stated that the US is one of the UK’s most valuable inbound markets, contributing an estimated £7bn in 2024.  American travellers accounted for 15% […]

The White Hart Hotel in Lincoln has opened two new luxury treatment rooms as part of its new spa facilities. The treatment rooms are the first phase of investment in new spa facilities, The Aquitaine Spa, which will also see a swimming pool and wet spa open by early 2027. The creation of the spa […]

The Edinburgh Grand has appointed Fiona Hendry as sales manager, with responsibility for both the George Street hotel and Old Town Chambers serviced apartments. Hendry’s appointment follows the recent rebrand of the two properties under Marriott’s Luxury Collection and Autograph Collection portfolios. In her new role, Hendry will focus on strengthening sales strategies across leisure […]

Whatley Manor has achieved EarthCheck Silver certification for the fourth consecutive year, recognising the hotel’s performance across energy efficiency, water conservation, waste management and community impact. The Wiltshire hotel has been working with carbon accounting firm Greenly since 2022 to measure its emissions across Scope 1, 2 and 3, providing a comprehensive assessment of its […]

PPHE Hotel Group has seen total revenues rise by 4.7% to £199.9m in the first half of the year, as the group welcomed improved occupancy, but earnings were hit by rising costs over the period.  Reported RevPAR rose by 1.4% to £109.3, driven by the improved occupancy, but alongside softer average room rates. The group […]

Cairn Hotel Group has launched a new menu strategy across 15 of its hotels, aiming to standardise quality and improve the dining experience for guests. The 2025 initiative builds on earlier menu developments introduced last year, and forms part of the group’s wider strategic shift towards performance and operational consistency. Dishes will now follow a […]