Belfast-based hotel The Malone is scheduled to officially reopen in early February 2026 following an 18-month, multi-million pound redevelopment of the former Malone Lodge Hotel. The project has transformed the 103-bedroom Victorian townhouse into a four-star luxury boutique hotel.  The property is currently closed to the public to complete the final phase of works, which […]

IHG Hotels and Resorts is to introduce its Ruby Hotels brand to the US market following a franchise agreement to renovate a historic Chicago property. The 22-storey hotel will occupy the former Inn of Chicago building located one block from the Magnificent Mile. Ruby Group will develop and operate the 412-room site under a 30-year […]

Airbnb has appointed Jesse Stein to the newly created position of head of hotels as part of a strategic shift to expand its boutique hospitality offering. Stein, who has served as the company’s global head of real estate since 2020, will now lead the division focused on integrating independent hotels into the platform.  The move […]

Rachel Reeves is reportedly set to hand UK pubs a £300m bailout package to help fight off bankruptcies within the sector, however embattled restaurants and hotels are set to miss out, according to The Times. Reports suggest the chancellor could make the announcement as soon as later today (Tuesday 27 January) with the Treasury focused […]

Bob W is opening five new properties across London, Rome and Florence, as the UK and Italy remain a “key growth market” for the group.  The new openings include Bob W London Hyde Park and Bob W London Kensington, as well as Bob W Rome San Lorenzo, Bob W Rome Testaccio, and Bob W Florence […]

A former HSBC brand in the Cotswolds, located at 18-19 Market Place in Chipping Norton, has been brought to market for £1.5m, as it benefits from full planning permission for a Class C1 boutique hotel and restaurant.  The property, which could be converted into a 31-room boutique hotel, dates back to the late 19th Century […]

There is a moment in hospitality that is consistently misunderstood, whether you are running a single wedding venue, a boutique hotel or a national group. It is the point at which guests actually make decisions and it rarely aligns with when teams are most available. We call it the Golden Hour. The Golden Hour is […]

Evolution Hospitality has assumed management and operations of Balfour Miami Beach, an 82-room boutique Art Deco hotel located in the South of Fifth neighborhood. The property is part of the Wyndham Hotels and Resorts Registry Collection Hotels. Asset manager FullG CRE Investments selected the company based on its track record with luxury lifestyle hotels. Located […]

Novotel has launched a global strategy titled Longevity Everyday to integrate health and wellness habits into its hospitality operations across 67 countries. The initiative targets a sector forecast to be worth $4.6tn (£3.37tn) to the travel industry by 2030.  The programme focuses on four areas: rest, nutrition, movement, and social connection. Accor data suggests 31% […]

Executive chef at Rookery Hall Hotel and Spa Dion Wyn Jones has been named National Chef of Wales 2026 by the Culinary Association of Wales. Jones, who has led the kitchen at the Cheshire hotel for more than four years, defeated six other finalists to secure the title. The competition tested chefs across multiple heats […]