Travelodge has announced the completion of the refit of its Manchester Central Riverside hotel on 12 January 2026.  The project forms part of an ongoing investment programme to upgrade hotels in business and leisure destinations across the UK. The new design follows a study of more than 5,000 travellers which identified a demand for increased […]

Leaders from the global hospitality sector have launched Hospitality Beats Cancer, a new initiative to fund life-saving research in partnership with Cancer Research UK. The campaign aims to raise £10m through a series of international events involving hotel groups, restaurants, bars, and travel businesses. Planned activities include a cricket match in Papua New Guinea, a […]

Pellicano Hotels Group has announced the appointment of Antonella Puglisi as the new general manager of Mezzatorre Hotel and Thermal Spa in Ischia. Puglisi joins the group from Sicilian wine estate Conte Tasca d’Almerita, where she served as general manager of Capofaro Locanda and Malvasia and director of hospitality. Her career includes more than 10 […]

Whitbread has formally opened the Hub by Premier Inn London Farringdon (Old Bailey), its latest flagship development.  The 212-bedroom hotel is situated within the Grade II listed former Snow Hill Police Station, a Victorian-era landmark dating back to the 1870s. The project represents a significant heritage restoration in the Square Mile, retaining original features such […]

Meininger Hotels has announced its second expansion into the UK and Ireland market with the development of a 232-room property in Dublin’s Liberties district.  The project, a collaboration with Salamisso Developments, follows the group’s recently announced debut in Edinburgh and is scheduled for completion in April 2028. The 8,163-square-metre building will feature 811 beds across […]

The Welsh government has unveiled an £8m support package for approximately 4,400 hospitality businesses, but hotels are still “left hanging out to dry” in an overcomplicated and bureaucratic rates system, according to Colliers.  Under the Non-Domestic Rates – Food and Drink Hospitality Rates Relief, the scheme provides 15% relief to pubs, restaurants, cafes, bars, and […]

The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to hold interest rates steady at 3.75%, after inflation rose to 3.4% in December. The bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted by a majority of five to maintain the rate at 3.75%. Four members voted to reduce the rate by 0.25% to 3.5%. In December, the bank had […]

Pearsall House, a vacant laboratory on the western shore of Lake Windermere, has been brought to market as a hotel development opportunity with an asking price of £2.5m.  Originally built in 1973, the property has formerly served as a laboratory for the Fresh Water Biological Association.  However, the current owner, who is an experienced hotelier […]

Pride of Britain Hotels has announced the appointment of Bridgerton actress Kathryn Drysdale as its new seasonal ambassador, following the launch of a campaign titled ‘Now and Then’ to highlight its heritage properties.  The initiative includes a series of ‘Meet the Makers’ events held at member hotels throughout the year. These sessions will feature British […]

Iconic Luxury Hotels and L&R Hotels, the two hospitality arms of global investment firm L+R, have announced a merger to create a single, unified operating platform: Iconic Hotels and Resorts.  The new entity will serve as the dedicated, fully integrated operating division for L+R’s owned global hotel portfolio, which includes landmark assets such as Cliveden […]