The Feathers hotel in Woodstock has joined Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), a global network of more than 620 independent luxury properties across over 90 countries. The move places the Oxfordshire hotel within a portfolio known for individuality and high-end guest experiences. The 23-room property sits close to Blenheim Palace, on the edge […]

Faraway Hotels has announced its plans to expand its portfolio to Sag Harbor, New York, and Jackson Hole, Wyoming, marking the boutique brand’s first locations outside New England.  Both sites are due to open in summer 2026 and will be managed by Collared Martin Hospitality. The company, developed by Blue Flag Capital, Collared Martin Hospitality […]

The fire-damaged Hatherton House Hotel in Penkridge is to be sold at Bond Wolfe’s October property auction, with a guide price starting at £500k. The Grade II-listed building on Pinfold Lane includes the former village rectory, dating from 1831. The property formed part of a country club complex in the 1980s and was converted into […]

Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch has announced four senior appointments to its leadership team ahead of its 2026 debut. Mathilde Brallet has been appointed commercial director, Kane Savage joins as director of sales, Marie-Charlotte Gauter has been named director of operations, and Carly Gill has been appointed HR director. With more than 17 years’ experience […]

Leisureplex Hotel Group has acquired The Derwentwater Hotel and Derwent Manor Apartments in Portinscale, Cumbria, for an undisclosed sum. The hotel and apartments were previously part of the Coast and Country Hotels portfolio.  The site includes 47 en-suite bedrooms, 18 self-catered apartments and a self-contained holiday cottage, alongside a lakeview conservatory and landscaped gardens extending […]

The Priory in Caerleon, South Wales, has appointed Grady Atkins as head chef as part of the venue’s next phase of development. Atkins, who joined on 1 September, brings more than 30 years of experience in Michelin-starred kitchens, luxury hotels and independent restaurants across the UK, Europe, Asia and the United States.  Atkins began his […]

Hilton has launched a new hotel brand, Outset Collection by Hilton, as part of its continued expansion into the lifestyle and boutique sector. The group described Outset Collection as its 25th brand and eighth within its lifestyle portfolio. The first hotels will open later this year, with bookings available from November. More than 60 properties […]

The Hospitality Professionals Association (HOSPA) has unveiled the shortlist for its Inspirational Leader Awards, which are set to be presented at its annual HOSPACE event in November. The awards celebrate “outstanding individuals” who have made significant contributions to the UK hospitality sector as leaders.  For the 2025 awards, HOSPA has unveiled finalists across five categories, […]

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When Andrew Eversden looked around at his teammates during a professional field hockey tour, he saw a problem that extended far beyond the sports pitch. “We were drinking a lot of water from single use bottles and then disposing of them within minutes after using them,” recalls Andrew Eversden, co-founder of Bottle Up. “And then […]