Prize by Radisson has officially opened its first hotel in Poland on Żabi Kruk Street in Gdańsk. The property features 125 rooms located 300 metres from the Motława River. The opening marks the entry of the Radisson Hotel Group lifestyle midscale brand into the Polish market. The hotel offers a central location and an open-plan […]

Travelodge has exchanged contracts to develop a new hotel in Bridgend, marking its 21st property in South Wales.  The 80-room site will be created through the conversion of Waterton House, a vacant office building that has been unoccupied since 2022. Construction is expected to begin in May 2026 in partnership with Wavendon Land. The project […]

The Savoy has appointed Raquel Pirola as commercial director to oversee sales, marketing, revenue management and brand positioning. Pirola joins the hotel with more than 20 years of international experience, having previously held senior positions at Four Seasons, EssilorLuxottica and Riverstone Living. The appointment comes as the hotel continues a series of investments in its […]

The Lanes Hotel on the Brighton seafront is set to be sold at auction on a freehold basis, with bidding expected to start from £2.8m.  The hotel comprises 33 en suite bedrooms across three adjoining buildings and features a bar, public areas, parking and views of the coast.  According to agents at Fleurets and Savills, […]

Some 56% of adults in Great Britain oppose the government’s proposed holiday tax, with just 24% of those surveyed indicating their support, according to a new poll conducted by UKHospitality.  The trade body’s research warns that voters are nearly 10 times more likely to avoid voting for an MP who will back the levy than […]

Two Mercure hotels in Northampton and Essex have been put up for sale by a joint venture between Frogmore Real Estate Capital and C1 Capital. The properties carry a combined guide price of £19m and are available individually or as a portfolio. The 146-bedroom Mercure Northampton is listed for £11m. The 76,000 sq ft town […]

Signia by Hilton Diplomat Beach Resort has officially reopened following an £80m transformation of the property’s public spaces and dining venues.  The resort, which was originally opened in 1958, now operates under the Signia by Hilton brand. The update includes a redesigned lobby, renovated pool areas, and new dining concepts. The 1,000-room property aims to […]

A hotel’s website is often the first moment of belief. It’s where expectations are set, trust is formed and the guest journey truly begins. Beautiful imagery, confident language and a seamless booking process all help position a luxury hotel experience before a guest even steps through the door. But a strong online presence alone does […]

Sanderson London has appointed Kenji Bourquin-Quéva as general manager following his tenure as hotel manager at the property since September 2025. Bourquin-Quéva previously oversaw operations for the 150-room hotel and its 130 staff. He has worked in the international hospitality sector for more than 10 years. Prior to joining Sanderson, he held the role of […]

The Chesway Collection has appointed Frits Potgieter as chief executive to oversee its portfolio of independent hotels.  Potgieter joined the group in 2022 as general manager of The Montenotte in Cork and has more than 20 years of experience in the international luxury sector. The appointment comes as the group seeks to align its properties, […]