The chief executive officer of BWH Hotels GB, Tim Rumney, has warned that independent operators cannot afford to wait until 2029 for business rates reform, calling on ministers to provide immediate relief through a reduced rate of VAT. His comments follow the launch of a government-backed review into commercial property valuations, which aims to address […]

Luxury hotel Conrad Dublin has announced the appointment of Aisling Feiritéar as director of human resources and Lee Cooper as HR and training manager. The appointments aim to support workplace culture, talent development and colleague experience at the five-star Dublin property following its recent industry recognition from Great Place to Work. Story Stream More on […]

Safestay has appointed Eliza Maćkiewicz as head of commercial to oversee revenue, pricing and distribution across its portfolio. The appointment follows the arrival of chief operating officer Davide Caschili in June. Maćkiewicz will lead the group’s commercial strategy across sales, marketing and customer acquisition. In her new role, she will operate from the company’s Warsaw […]

Regis Maybourne (UK) Ltd has become the sole owner of the Maybourne hotel group following a restructuring agreement with Constellation Hotels Holding Limited. Under the agreement, Regis Maybourne becomes the sole owner of Maybourne, the hospitality company behind a portfolio of internationally recognised luxury hotels. It will continue to own Claridge’s in London, The Maybourne […]

Former Corinthia Hotels chief development officer Guido Fredrich has returned to Hyatt as vice president of development, luxury and lifestyle for Europe, Africa and the Middle East Fredrich will be responsible for expanding Hyatt’s luxury and lifestyle portfolio across the EAME region, focusing on deal sourcing, market entry strategies and management agreements. Story Stream More […]

Business rates for pubs and hotels across England and Wales could be overhauled under a new review launched by the Treasury today (24 August) to create a fairer commercial property tax system. Jerry Schurder, business rates specialist, will lead the assessment into property valuations and report back in March 2027. Ministers are inviting feedback from […]

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The Cottage Hotel, overlooking Hope Cove near Salcombe, has been sold in a multimillion-pound deal to Beach Barefoot Hospitality, the UK trading arm of an international hotelier. The off-market deal was arranged by joint agents Simon Stevens Associates and Charles Darrow on behalf of the Ireland family, which had owned and operated the 45-bedroom hotel […]

Sopwell House in Hertfordshire has appointed Luigi Villani as director of spa to oversee its Cottonmill Spa and The Club at Cottonmill. Villani joins the property following more than 20 years of international experience in luxury spa and wellness operations. He previously worked at Kempinski Hotels as head of spas, overseeing global strategy across 80 […]

Civil and structural engineering firm Will Rudd has reached a topping out benchmark on a nine-storey extension at the Category A-listed Caledonian Hotel in Edinburgh. The development for client Klarent Hospitality and principal contractor Edgewater will add 96 guest rooms to the property. The project increases the hotel capacity by 30% alongside upgrading servicing and […]