Criterion Capital has received planning approval from Wandsworth Council to convert the former Morley’s department store in Tooting into a Zedwell hotel. The development will retain the building’s historic façade while introducing 92 hotel rooms and new street-level retail and food outlets.  The scheme forms part of the company’s expansion of its Zedwell brand. Criterion […]

Whitbread plc, the parent company of Premier Inn, has secured planning permission for a second hotel in Cork, signalling continued growth for the brand across Ireland. The new 174-room site, located to the east of Cork city centre, received final planning approval on 28 October 2025. Construction is expected to begin in early 2026, around […]

Red Carnation Hotels has officially opened a new rooftop bar at The Chesterfield Mayfair, marking the latest addition to the family-run group’s London portfolio. Stanley’s, which takes its name from the late founder Stanley Tollman, offers seating for up to 60 guests and features a fully retractable roof. The bar serves cocktails and seasonal small […]

Kristina Golik has been appointed to the newly created role of director of operations and integration at A&O Hostels.  In addition to coordinating operational processes in existing properties, her role will also involve the integration of new locations.  Golik has been part of the company since 2015. Most recently, she was assistant to chief operating […]

M Social Hotel New York Downtown has opened following a full transformation and rebrand by Millennium Hotels and Resorts, marking the group’s latest step in expanding its lifestyle portfolio. The 569-room property, located in the Financial District, offers views of the Hudson River and the city skyline, alongside a new restaurant, Beast and Butterflies, and […]

BWH Hotels GB has appointed Jade Humphrey as hotel development sales director as the group continues to grow its network of independent hotels across the country. Humphrey will oversee development and growth across the company’s range of brands, working with hotel owners, operators, investors and management firms to align with BWH’s global resources and support […]

Kirklees Council has approved updated plans for the redevelopment of Huddersfield’s George Hotel, increasing the number of rooms from 91 to 108 while maintaining the building’s architectural heritage. The council submitted revised proposals in April following discussions with architects and Historic England, identifying an opportunity to expand capacity and improve the hotel’s commercial viability. Once […]

Radisson Hotel Group has announced more than 210 hotel signings and openings so far in 2025, extending its global growth momentum across Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA) and the Asia-Pacific region (APAC).  The milestone follows what the company described as a record-breaking year in 2024. Among its European developments, the group is increasing its […]

The Caledonian Edinburgh has reopened its Caley Bar as a new listening venue following a refurbishment.  Located on Princes Street, the bar will open to the public on 1 November, and its redevelopment forms part of ongoing investment in the hotel by owner Henderson Park and operator Klarent Hospitality. The redesign, by Cunningham McLean, includes […]

A new whitepaper exploring the value of electric vehicle charging to the hospitality industry has been published by RAW Charging. As the leading UK provider of EV charging solutions to the hospitality sector, RAW Charging’s new whitepaper, ‘POWERING UP THE GUEST EXPERIENCE: The importance of EV charging for your guest journey from RAW Charging’, explores […]