Boutique hotel chain Point A Hotels has opened its second Edinburgh hotel in St Andrew Square, bringing its portfolio to 12 sites across the UK and Ireland. Located close to Edinburgh Waverley Station, the hotel provides guests with access to the city’s Old Town, New Town, financial district and cultural attractions, strengthening its presence in […]

We are now just over three months out from the Hotel Owner Conference 2026 this November in London. As the hospitality landscape faces a unique mix of rising operational pressures and massive technological shifts, this year’s forum is all about actionable strategies, resilience, and forward-thinking leadership. To give you a sneak peek into the high-calibre […]

For most of its life in hospitality, social media had a clear and modest place. It sat inside marketing, it was owned by a social or content team, and it was judged on reach, followers and engagement. That definition is now out of date, and the businesses still working to it are quietly losing ground. […]

Boutique hospitality brand ZenStay has expanded its California footprint with tech-enabled hotel properties in Santa Barbara, South Lake Tahoe, Santa Cruz and Solvang. The company operates self-check-in accommodations equipped with kitchens, Wi-Fi and smart televisions. On-demand customer support from human staff is provided daily between 5am and 1am PST. Its portfolio includes adaptive reuse projects, […]

Gabriel Gonzalez, founder & managing director, LIMA London and Pierre Ricord, head of consultancy, hotels, Christie & Co, discuss the changing position of F&B in the hotel sector and the trends shaping it. Source link

Boutique hotel Wildhive Callow Hotel has launched a new nature-led wellbeing concept, representing the first phase of the hotel’s wider wellbeing expansion programme. The new offering is centred around a dedicated Coach House wellbeing space, separate from the main building, which combines thermal therapies, light treatments, movement activities and creative practices. The concept is built […]

Starboard Hotels has officially opened the AC Hotel by Marriott Birmingham NEC and Airport following a £4m refurbishment and rebrand of the former ibis Styles property. The 169-bedroom hotel, which was officially opened by the Mayor of Solihull, marks the first Marriott-branded property in Starboard Hotels’ portfolio and comes as Birmingham Airport prepares for its […]

University College Birmingham (UCB) has acquired the former Cube Hotel and Marco Pierre White restaurant in Birmingham as part of a £15m investment programme to expand its commercial hospitality portfolio across the city. The acquisition marks the first phase of a wider programme that will see UCB open three new hospitality venues, create more than […]

Accor has recorded a 2.2% rise in revenue per available room for the first half of 2026, supported by geographic diversification despite conflict in the Middle East. EBITDA rose 6.5% at constant currency to €563m (£482m), while recurring free cash flow increased 42% to €194m (£166m). For the full year, the company expects recurring EBITDA […]

Cheval Collection has appointed Alyona Antonenko, former partner at Keystone Law, as general counsel to support the luxury hospitality operator’s expansion in London and Dubai. Antonenko brings more than 20 years of cross-border hospitality experience, having previously held in-house legal leadership roles at IHG alongside partner-level private practice. She has also advised brands including Wyndham […]