Thwaites has officially completed the final phase of a £1.2m transformation at The Royal Oak in Keswick, to coincide with the start of the Lake District’s summer events.  The 18th Century coaching inn, which has reopened its bar and restaurant following a brief closure, features 18 redesigned bedrooms and updated bathrooms.  According to Thwaites, the […]

Dalata Hotel Group has opened the Maldron Hotel Croke Park, marking its 21st site in Dublin.  The development, completed with partners McAleer and Rushe, is located at the junction of Clonliffe Road and Jones’ Road directly opposite the national stadium. The opening brings the Maldron brand portfolio to 27 hotels across Ireland and the UK, […]

IHG Hotels and Resorts has signed Theobalds Estate in Hertfordshire as the first UK property for its new premium brand, Noted Collection.  The hotel, owned by Surya Hotels, sits within 55 acres of parkland, and is expected to become a leading wellness destination once work completes. It is located 35 minutes from London Liverpool Street […]

Hampshire-based Lime Wood luxury hotel has unveiled a redesigned gym at its Herb House spa, incorporating advanced equipment to enhance its wellness offering for guests and members.  The project focused on transitioning the facility from a traditional hotel gym into a “high-performance” space integrated with its forest surroundings. The refurbishment includes the installation of new […]

The government is to introduce a holiday tax bill, which UKHospitality and HOSPA warn could increase the cost of a two-week family holiday by £100 during the current cost-of-living crisis. The inclusion of the bill in the King’s Speech yesterday (13 May) marks a policy reversal, after ministers previously told the House of Commons that […]

Hyatt has announced the appointment of Adam Rohman as its new head of Americas, effective from 1 July. He will succeed Pete Sears, who is retiring following a career of nearly 40 years with the company.  The transition will see Rohman oversee operations across the Americas region. His remit includes hotels within the classics, essentials […]

Clermont Hotel Group has reopened the Tower Suite following a multimillion-pound investment at The Tower Hotel. The operator has modernised the venue to accommodate up to 500 guests for conferences and private functions. The suite features a private entrance and views of the London skyline and Tower Bridge. It is the largest venue in the […]

Minor Hotels has reported core loss of THB 631m (£14.41m) for the quarter despite a 6% rise in revenues to THB 30.4bn (£690m) for the first quarter of 2026.  The group’s loss increased by THB 138m (£3.15m) in the previous quarter, which management attributed to extensive renovation works at flagship properties, including Anantara Siam Bangkok […]

Regional UK hotels have outperformed the London market in the opening months of 2026, driven by strong occupancy and rates.  Data from CoStar revealed that regional properties achieved a revenue per available room (RevPAR) uplift of nearly 2%, while the capital faced declines due to supply and demand imbalances. According to  Cristina Balekjian, CoStar’s director […]

Hilton has opened Home2 Suites Dublin City Centre, marking the brand’s first launch in Europe, Middle East and Africa and bringing the concept to the Irish market for the first time.  The hotel, located near O’Connell Street, features 290 studio and one-bedroom suites designed for longer stays. Each room includes a full kitchen with a […]