Leaf Hospitality has signed an agreement to manage and operate the new 144-bedroom Hampton by Hilton Wigan. The hotel forms a key element of Fettlers – the transformation of the former Galleries shopping centre site being delivered by regeneration specialists Cityheart in partnership with Wigan Council. This will be Leaf Hospitality’s 10th hotel signing and […]

Lake District Hotels has announced a strategic reshuffle within its senior leadership team creating an opening for the GM position at its flagship Lodore Falls Hotel and Spa. Following a series of internal promotions, Marcell Cilliers has been appointed group operations manager. Cilliers first joined the group at Lodore Falls Hotel and Spa as deputy […]

Losehill House Hotel has unveiled a new brand identity to mark its 111th anniversary, in a move that aims to reflect both its history and future direction. The four-star boutique hotel, located in Hope Valley in the Peak District, said the refreshed branding is now live on its website and social media channels.  The update […]

Cohort Capital has funded a £20m bridging loan to support the acquisition of The Lancaster, a Grade II-listed hotel overlooking Hyde Park in central London. The 54-room property, designed by a British architect in the mid-19th Century, spans more than 41,000 sq ft and is regarded as a significant redevelopment opportunity.  The new owner is […]

Aksaya Estates Limited has signed an agreement with Marriott International to open a Courtyard by Marriott hotel at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. Construction of the Courtyard by Marriott Nairobi Airport has begun, with completion targeted for 2027. The development will add about 180 rooms and suites, as well as two restaurants and bars, […]

Hotel management specialists Countrywide Hotels has expanded its growing UK portfolio with the addition of the DoubleTree by Hilton Swindon. The 171-bedroom hotel has been acquired by a private client, with Countrywide Hotels appointed to oversee management and operations. It said the move strengthens the company’s position within the branded upscale hotel sector and “further […]

Norton Park Hotel, Spa and Manor House, part of The QHotels Collection has announced the appointment of Nathan Chart as its new general manager. Chart steps into the role with a distinguished year career in hospitality, marked by a unique journey from two decades in sales and commercial leadership to general manager. He has held […]

The Sloane Club, one of London’s oldest private members’ clubs, has reopened after a £20m refurbishment and rebrand. The two-year project, led by managing director Neena Jivraj-Stevenson and general manager Anna Jackson, included a full redesign by Russell Sage Studio with new interiors, dining areas and an updated visual identity. The redevelopment includes Lila, a […]

Down Hall Hotel, Spa and Estate has expanded its wellness facilities with the launch of The Barn Spa, an 1,800 sq ft retreat set within its 110-acre grounds on the Essex–Hertfordshire border. The new garden spa, developed as an extension of the hotel’s existing Eden Spa, aims to attract a wider range of guests, including […]

Dalata Hotel Group has raised more than €40,000 (£34,800) through its annual Difference Makers Month, a company-wide fundraising campaign supporting The Marie Keating Foundation, Leukaemia Care, and Air Ambulance Northern Ireland. The September initiative featured more than 200 events across Dalata’s 56 hotels and central office, keeping the group on track to meet its 2025 […]