The Feathers, a Michelin-keyed boutique hotel in Woodstock, has appointed Peter Prusaczyk as its new general manager, effective June 2026. Prusaczyk joins from Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, where he spent 21 years, most recently as food and beverage manager. During his tenure at Le Manoir, he progressed to food and beverage manager, where the hotel […]

Northumberland hospitality operator Doxford Group has restructured its senior leadership team with the promotion of two long-serving executives as it looks to support the next phase of its regional expansion. Former finance director Mark Gubbins has been appointed managing director, taking responsibility for the day-to-day management of the group’s hospitality, leisure and property portfolio. His […]

Tokyu Hotels and Resorts has signed an agreement with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) to advance sustainable practices across its operations. The memorandum of understanding will see the hotel operator adopt international sustainability standards to develop its environmental roadmap and key performance indicators. Under the agreement, the company will focus on integrating environmental, social, […]

Liverpool’s Accommodation Business Improvement District (ABID) has appointed Annie Brown as its new chair, with Mark Tasker named deputy chair, as the organisation enters its next phase following the introduction of the city’s overnight visitor levy. Brown, general manager of the Municipal Hotel, succeeds Marcus Magee after previously serving as the inaugural chair of Manchester’s […]

Daresbury Park Hotel reopened on 18 June 2026 following a multi-million-pound refurbishment programme. The redevelopment marks the hotel’s transition into a four-star destination within the Elite Venue Selection portfolio, a collection of 17 premium hotels owned by the Britannia Hotels Group. The investment included a complete remodel of all 228 bedrooms and bathrooms, alongside refreshed […]

Luxury Family Hotels has reopened The Ickworth in Suffolk following a full renovation led by StudioJill. Located in the Suffolk countryside within a Grade I listed Italianate house, the refurbishment includes guest rooms, public areas, wellness facilities and restaurants, with a family-focused approach. The renovations include updated guestrooms, ranging from classic rooms to multi-bedroom suites, […]

The UK hotel market entered a phase of stabilisation this year underpinned by robust demand following a period of heightened competition, according to Christie and Co’s debut UK Hotel Market Review 2026. The report found that domestic tourism continues to underpin demand, with 80.5% of stays being for one night only. This was linked to […]

Pemako Hotels has announced a full renovation of its Pemako Thimphu property, with work scheduled for completion by the end of 2027. Design firm P49 Design is leading the interior refurbishment, which covers all guestrooms and public areas. The renovation will include redesigned bedrooms, new bathrooms and updated furniture. Public areas, including the lobby, dining […]

Travel demand facilitated by digital travel platform Booking.com supported €691bn (£595bn) in economic activity across Europe in 2025, according to research by Oxford Economics. The study, unveiled at the VivaTech technology conference in Paris last week (18 June), detailed tourism’s contribution to employment and regional growth across the EU, the UK and Switzerland. Visitors using […]

Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as chief development officer as the company looks to expand its global portfolio and double its hospitality footprint by 2030. In the newly created role, Jaffer will lead development activity across the group’s Capella Hotels and Resorts and Patina Hotels and Resorts brands, overseeing global expansion plans, hospitality-focused […]