European hostel group A&O has announced the appointment of Carolin Paarmann to the general manager role of its first London site, the A&O London Docklands Riverside.  The news comes after the property opened in late November in a 17th century dockside building in Southwark. The hostel offers 500 rooms and 2,100 beds.  A phased modernisation […]

Radisson Hotel Group has opened the Radisson Resort and Residences Tenerife on the northern coast of the island. Located in Puerto de la Cruz, the hillside property is situated near the historic centre of the town and offers views of Mount Teide. The resort consists of 241 rooms and residences designed for both standard guest […]

Hyatt Regency London Olympia has announced the appointment of a five-member leadership team to manage the development and operational setup ahead of its official launch this spring.  The team will be led by general manager Georges Moura, who has 20 years of experience  with the Hyatt group and previously served as hotel manager at Hyatt […]

The Two-Michelin-starred Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal has appointed Sean Cooper as general manager. Cooper joins the restaurant with over a decade of experience. He most recently held leadership positions at Heston Blumenthal’s Three-Michelin-starred The Fat Duck and Canal at Mason and Fifth. His career includes serving as the opening general manager for Muse […]

Bishopstrow Hotel and Spa has confirmed a £2.5m investment to reposition its wellness facilities as a nature-led spa destination.  The redevelopment is scheduled for completion in May 2026, with the full facility expected to open to the public in June. The project introduces an “outdoor spa village” across the hotel’s 30-acre Wiltshire estate. The new […]

Aparthotel operator Staycity Group has completed a sale, development and leaseback deal with Bridges Fund Management and Citygrove for a new 185-room Wilde Aparthotel in Nine Elms, London. Staycity secured the full planning consent for the development from Lambeth Council in November. It has now sold the Wyvil Court site to Bridges and Citygrove, who […]

Onyx Hospitality Group has signed a management agreement for Shama Hub Ladprao, marking the first time the Shama Hub brand has been launched in Thailand.  It comes after the group officially announced its partnership with property owner Somchai Ngamdamrongkiat last week (Thursday 22 January). The project follows five years of collaboration at Shama Yen Akat. […]

Travelodge has issued a cost guidance for 2026, forecasting gross cost inflation of between 6% and 7.5% due to higher business rates and rising employment costs, despite reporting a 0.7% increase in group revenues to £1.04bn for the year ended 31 December 2025. The budget hotel group also saw fourth quarter revenues rise 4.3% to […]

The Institute of Hospitality has partnered with Hospitality Action to provide funded memberships for professionals facing financial difficulties. The bursary scheme is now included within the charity’s care pack for grant recipients. The care pack offers practical and wellbeing support to workers during difficult periods. By including the membership, the partnership aims to provide professional […]

Gilpin Hotel and Lake House has appointed Chris Cooper as its new general manager following the departure of Thomas Ferrante. Cooper joins the family-owned Windermere estate from The Grand, York, where he served as hotel manager.  His 15-year career in the luxury hospitality sector includes senior roles at Lucknam Park, Rockliffe Hall, and Whatley Manor. […]