Reddit is not a conventional marketing channel, yet it plays a significant role in how travellers research destinations and evaluate hotels. It is one of the largest user-generated content platforms online and its discussions increasingly influence AI-driven search responses as well as traditional search engine results. For hoteliers, the opportunity is not about active participation. […]

Minor Hotels has announced the upcoming opening of Avani Lanexang Vientiane, a premium lifestyle hotel scheduled to begin operations in the second quarter of 2026. The property will be the second Laos hotel for the group, and follows the opening of Avani Luang Prabang in the north of the country. Located on Fa Ngum Road, […]

Hyatt Hotels Manchester has appointed Harry Fitton as director of operations and Rachael Askem as director of sales to lead its dual-branded property on Oxford Road. Fitton returns to the Hyatt Regency and Hyatt House Manchester hotels having previously served on the pre-opening team in 2019.  His career includes roles as head of hotel operations […]

The Four Points Flex by Sheraton Brighton has launched on the East Sussex seafront following an extensive refurbishment and integration into the Marriott International portfolio. The 95-room property, formerly known as the Kings Hotel, comprises three Regency mansions. The renovation included a full upgrade of guest rooms, public spaces, and digital infrastructure. The hotel is […]

LyvInn hotels is accelerating its expansion across the UK and Europe, following the success of its 164-room flagship hotel in Frankfurt. The budget lifestyle hotel brand has its sights on 14 new openings by 2029, with a mix of freeholders and leases. The group is involved in property negotiations across the region, including in London, […]

A new luxury aparthotel from SevenStay Group is set to open in Liverpool this month.  The site at 60 Old Hall Street will be the latest, and third, city venue for the group, and will be housed in a building which has been empty for six years. SevenStay, which has other sites in Bold Street […]

The Mandrake Hotel in Fitzrovia has announced the appointment of Tim Lang as its new director of food and beverage, who will work alongside general manager Eljesa Saciri at the London venue.  Lang joins with more than 15 years of leadership experience in the hospitality sector, having previously served as food and beverage director at […]

SiteMinder’s newly released Hotel Booking Trends report uncovers a more predictable booking environment for UK hotels in 2025, a welcome shift after years of volatile guest behaviour in an already competitive market. For hoteliers, this represents a genuine opportunity to move beyond reactive decision-making and plan pricing and distribution strategies with real confidence, finding a […]

The organisers of the Hotel Owner Conference today confirmed that HBD Partners, a London-based recruitment consultancy specialising in the hospitality and leisure sectors across the UK, Europe and the Middle East, has joined the upcoming event as a Supporter. The partnership brings one of the UK’s leading talent acquisition firms into the fold for the […]

Una Hotels One Catania has announced the opening of a 1,700sqm urban spa in central Catania, establishing one of the largest indoor and outdoor wellness facilities in the city. The development follows a thalasso-inspired concept and includes an indoor pool with lumbar massage jets, an outdoor pool, a Turkish bath, and a Finnish sauna. Other […]