BH Group has secured planning permission for the first phase of its £30m restoration of the historic Selsdon Park Hotel in Croydon. Croydon Council has approved plans for an initial programme of works focused on restoring the building’s windows, including its stained glass and decorative leaded windows. The works are intended to preserve the hotel’s […]

The Lancaster Landmark Hotel Company has rebranded as The Landmark Collection, unifying six properties in London and Bangkok under a single brand identity. The restructure moves the group from a hotel operations team into a multi-sector hospitality management and development platform, designed to support expansion across the UK and internationally through new acquisitions. The unified […]

INNSiDE by Meliá Manchester, part of Meliá Hotels International, has unveiled a series of refurbished rooms and suites to mark its 10th anniversary in the city. The renovation has been rolled out across 52 guestrooms so far, including city view rooms, studio suites and eight townhouse suites. The hotel said further guest rooms will be […]

Starhotels Collezione has announced the appointment of Sinai Pedreschi as cluster director of sales and marketing for its three London properties. Pedreschi will oversee commercial strategy for The Franklin, The Gore and The Pelham. She brings more than 20 years of experience in the capital’s luxury hospitality sector to the role. Most recently, Pedreschi served […]

Luxury hotel Swinton Park has appointed Jamie Keeble as head chef of its refreshed Chef’s Table, succeeding John Barnes from September 2026 ahead of its reopening. Keeble brings extensive cookery experience, beginning his culinary career at Sheffield Wednesday F.C. before moving to Michelin-starred Lords of the Manor in the Cotswolds. He later joined the restaurant […]

Starhotels’ revenues increased by 8.7% to €340m (£286m) in the year ending 31 December 2025, driven by strong international demand and strategic acquisitions. EBITDA likewise rose 4.9% to €108m (£92.2m), yielding a margin of 31.8% for the luxury Italian hotel group. During the period, the group invested over €64m (£54m) which was funded through cash […]

Buzzworks has acquired its second hotel in a month with the purchase of the historic South Beach Hotel in Troon. The hotel will join the Buzzworks House Collection brand following a seven-figure refurbishment, with plans to reposition the property as a pub, restaurant and guest-room destination. The Watt family, which has owned and operated the […]

McKeever Hotels has announced a £1.8m investment in The Lodge Hotel, Coleraine, following the group’s acquisition of the property in 2024. The investment includes a full refurbishment of the hotel’s bedrooms, with upgrades aimed at improving guest comfort and aligning the property with standards across the wider McKeever Hotels portfolio. Alongside the refurbishment programme, the […]

The Langham Eastbourne has announced its acquisition by new owners Studio Stays Eastbourne, with the property set to undergo a £1.2m refurbishment programme following the sale. The hotel, which includes 77 guestrooms and has been previously owned by Neil and Wendy for the last two decades, will see the refurbishment of its outdoor terrace, reception […]

A&O Hostels has appointed Markus Harder as chief financial officer (CFO) with immediate effect. Berlin-based Harder will lead the company’s finance, legal, risk management and procurement teams while overseeing a digital strategy focused on artificial intelligence and cloud computing. He joins the business from tech firm DeepL, where he served as CFO and management board […]