The Brend Collection has officially reopened the Barnstaple Hotel, following a £2m refurbishment programme that was triggered by storm damage last year. The hotel closed in March earlier this year after Storm Darragh caused significant damage to its roof in December 2024. The hotel remained open for five days after the storm to honour Christmas […]
Anne Legrand has been named general manager of London Marriott Hotel County Hall, while continuing in her role as area general manager for Central London Hotels. Her wider portfolio includes London Marriott Hotel Kensington, London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale, London Marriott Hotel Marble Arch and London Marriott Hotel Regent’s Park. Legrand has over 30 years’ […]
Scales Farm Country Guest House, a guest house at the foot of one of the Lake District’s most popular peaks near Keswick, has been brought to market with a guide price of £795,000. The six-bedroom property includes self-contained three-bedroom owners’ accommodation and sits on the Coast to Coast cycle route at the start of several […]
The Headland has appointed Sue Williams as its new non-executive director. The Cornish hotel described Williams as an “industry leader with a deep passion for sustainability, people-first leadership and purpose-driven business”, bringing a “strong track record of steering organisations toward environmental best practice and a more people-positive future”. As part of her role on the […]
The Bank of England (BoE) has cut interest rates to 4%, down from the previous rate of 4.25%, marking the fifth rate cut since last year’s peak of 5.25%. At its meeting today (7 August), the bank’s monetary policy committee (MPC) voted by a majority of 5 to 4 to reduce the bank rate by […]
IHG Hotels and Resorts has passed the milestone of one million open rooms worldwide, marking continued growth in demand across its 20 hotel brands in over 100 countries. The hotel group, which operates more than 6,700 properties globally, said the achievement reflects strong performance in the first half of 2025 and sustained momentum in key […]
The Metropole Hotel in Cork has reopened its newly refurbished ground floor and two historic ballrooms, following a year-long renovation of the 127-year-old landmark. The renovation has transformed the hotel’s entrance, lobby and the Merchant restaurant, which will serve breakfast daily and be available for private and corporate events. The ballroom spaces – central to […]
Rosewood Hotels and Resorts will open its first property in Dubai in 2029 with a hotel and branded residences developed by H&H and owned by Bright Start. The project, named Rosewood Dubai and Rosewood Residences Dubai, will be located at Peninsula Dubai, a new waterfront district in Jumeirah. The development will feature a 195-room hotel, […]
“Young people today think of nothing but themselves.” Does this mindset sound familiar? This quote is attributed to Aristotle, who wrote over 2,000 years ago. Generational differences in the workplace are nothing new. In hospitality, where teamwork, communication, and fast decision-making are essential, bridging generational divides isn’t optional. From seasoned Baby Boomers to fresh Gen […]
Travelodge has revealed that it has exchanged contracts to acquire four former Ibis hotels as part of its UK growth strategy focused on rebrand opportunities. This announcement brings the total number of other operators’ hotels acquired by Travelodge to 16 this year. The hotels, located in Preston, Bradford Shipley, Chesterfield and Cardiff, comprise a total […]
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