NUMA Group has launched a new hospitality brand, Native by Numa, as part of a multi-brand strategy to drive expansion across Europe. The Berlin-based group, which operates a fully digital hospitality platform, said the new brand would complement its existing NUMA portfolio and focus on premium, design-led accommodation for travellers seeking personalised service and locally […]

One of Belfast’s best-known hotels, The Malone, is nearing completion of an 18-month refurbishment as it marks 35 years in business. Located off the Lisburn and Malone roads in south Belfast, the four-star hotel will reopen fully in February 2026 with 103 bedrooms following a full redesign of its rooms, bar and restaurant. The project […]

Coruisk House on the Isle of Skye has been awarded a four-star Restaurant with Rooms rating by the AA. The property, located near Elgol, was praised by inspectors for its attention to detail, refined dining and characterful accommodation. The AA also presented Coruisk House with a rosette in recognition of its high culinary standards. Inspectors […]

UKHospitality has welcomed the shadow chancellor’s claim that the party wants to “abolish” business rates. Speaking at the Conservative Party Conference this week, Mel Stride said that businesses need “hope” and claimed that 89,000 jobs have been lost in the hospitality sector alone. He said: “We need to get business rates down. In fact we […]

English Lakes Hotels Resorts and Venues has introduced Bitcoin transactions to help expand its business into new markets. Guests now have the option to book and pay using Bitcoin for rooms and leisure services across its venues, which include Low Wood Bay Resort and Spa on the shores of Windermere. The company stated that the […]

Australian hospitality group TFE Hotels is set to make its UK debut next month with the opening of The Hobson Cambridge by Adina, a 56-room apartment-style hotel within the city’s Grade II listed Hobson House. The property, located on St Andrew’s Street, opens on 10 November 2025 and combines restored period architecture with contemporary serviced […]

Shawn Pisani, vice president at global meetings and events specialist HelmsBriscoe, has joined the advisory board of the Accessible Hospitality Alliance (AHA). The appointment forms part of a wider expansion of AHA’s senior advisory structure following its first major event, the AHA Forum, held earlier this year in partnership with food service provider Thomas Franks. […]

NYX Hotel London Holborn has officially launched a new food and drinks menu at its Midtown Bar and Dining restaurant, expanding its all-day offer with signature cocktails, mocktails and updated dining options. The menu, which was introduced at the end of September, includes a range of cocktails such as the NYX Rasp-Lady – a blend […]

IHG Hotels and Resorts has expanded its voco brand across Southern Europe, adding nine new hotels with more than 1,000 rooms to its premium portfolio. The latest signings and openings strengthen the group’s presence in France, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Türkiye. The move follows voco reaching a milestone of 100 open hotels worldwide since its […]

Five-star hotel Claridges has revealed it fell to a £5.4m loss during the year ended 31 December 2024, down from a profit of £7.2m the previous year, as it completed major refurbishment work. According to its latest accounts filed with Companies House, the performance comes despite revenues surging to £136.9m, up from £119.3m. However, operating […]