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 […]

Savvy Collective has appointed former Hilton executive Marcus Magee as operations director and former Edwardian Hotels executive Stephen Miles as development director. The Chester-based hospitality group, founded by hotelier Steven Hesketh, supports owner-led hotels, leisure and lifestyle ventures across the North West. The business combines management, consultancy, education, events and investment across properties up to […]

Bob W has secured long-term lease agreements for two new serviced apartment developments in Valencia, marking its first expansion into the Spanish city. The ground-up projects, Bob W Valencia Patraix and Bob W Valencia Turia, cover a combined area of approximately 3,816sqm across two distinct neighbourhoods. The larger site, Bob W Valencia Patraix, is scheduled […]

A traditional seven-bedroom hotel in Dronfield has been brought to market for £1.1m following the owner’s decision to retire. Chantry Hotel, located in North East Derbyshire near the Peak District, is a detached Victorian property with double bay fronts. The freehold property features an entrance hall, porch, large dining room, bar and lounge area, conservatory, […]

Red Carnation Hotels has unveiled three redesigned suites across its London portfolio as part of a wider investment programme, led by newly appointed design director Claire Haugh. Haugh will oversee the launch, bringing extensive luxury hospitality design experience, having previously served as head of design at Antfarm and worked on projects including The Fife Arms, […]

Privately owned luxury hotel group Hand Picked Hotels has appointed two senior executives to its leadership team to support its next phase of growth. Eugenio Pirri joined the business as chief culture officer on 20 July 2026, while David Spooner will join as chief commercial officer on 7 September 2026. Both executives bring more than […]

Premier Inn has announced plans to develop a new 108-bedroom hotel in Hunstanton, marking the brand’s first location on the North Norfolk coast. The multi-million-pound development, backed by parent company Whitbread, is planned for Southend Road, subject to planning approval. The company is currently in pre-application discussions with the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and […]

Generator Hostels has announced the appointment of Xavier Mufraggi as its new chief executive, as it targets doubling its hotel footprint by 2030. The London-based company plans to accelerate international growth with three new openings and renovations across London, Paris, Dublin and Hamburg throughout 2026 and 2027. Expansion will focus on acquiring centrally located four-star […]

Troo Hospitality has appointed hospitality adviser Marc Finney as a non-executive director as it looks to support its next phase of growth and strengthen its strategic leadership. Finney joins the board with more than 40 years of international hospitality experience and will work alongside the company’s executive leadership team, with a particular focus on supporting […]