W Algarve has appointed Andrea Ciuccio as its new executive chef to oversee culinary operations across the resort’s restaurants, bars and in-room dining. Naples-born Ciuccio replaces former executive chef Julio Ferradas at the luxury property. He joins the hotel directly from his previous role as consultant and sous chef at W Barcelona. The appointment marks […]

Burgh island hotel has completed its first year under general manager Sally Russell, who has introduced operational automation and new guest experiences at the Devon resort. Russell joined the Art Deco tidal island hotel following senior roles at Harbour Hotels and Vineyard Group. The hotel has introduced integrated management systems alongside AI tools to analyse […]

The Central Arbitration Committee (CAC) has accepted an application for statutory union recognition by United Voices of the World (UVW) for housekeeping staff at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Canary Wharf. The application was submitted to the CAC on 29 January 2026. It relates to a proposed bargaining unit of 22 housekeeping employees working at […]

Wilderness Reserve, a 6,000-acre private estate in Suffolk’s Yox Valley, has partnered with Relais and Châteaux, joining the collection of independently owned luxury hotels and restaurants. The estate spans three adjoining areas – Sibton Park, Chapel Barn and the recently unveiled Blyth Estate – and includes 28 houses and cottages. Accommodation options range from one-bedroom […]

An ornate 1830s country mansion built by the founder of Theakston Brewery has been put on the market for £850,000. Bellfield Country Suites, located on the edge of Masham in North Yorkshire, is a grade II listed building, which comprises two thirds of the original Bellfield House. It has operated as a holiday and leisure […]

The Helaina, a five-star B&B property on the Scarborough seafront, has been brought to market for a freehold asking price of £635k. Located in Blenheim Terrace, the Victorian guest house features 10 double en-suite bedrooms, a guest lounge and a ground-floor dining room. The property also includes private living quarters for the operator on the […]

Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has announced the promotion of Spiridon Sarantopoulos to senior vice president of operations for Europe and the US to support its international expansion. The promotion follows Sarantopoulos’ tenure running the Pierre, a Taj Hotel in New York, where he will continue to oversee daily operations. His expanded role includes oversight […]

The Sandman Signature Newcastle has become the latest UK hotel to secure Green Key certification after implementing a department-wide sustainability strategy. The four-star hotel established a task force with representatives from all departments to improve its ecological footprint. Staff installed water-saving restrictors on bedroom taps and showers, alongside refillable toiletries, to reduce single-use plastic bottles. […]

Troo Hospitality has appointed Ruth Duckworth as general manager of The Reserve at Chester Zoo, strengthening the leadership team as the luxury lodge retreat continues its development. Duckworth joins the business with more than 15 years’ experience across the hotel, leisure, golf, spa and food and beverage sectors. Most recently, she served as regional manager […]

The Shepherd Mayfair will open its doors on 1 September 2026, offering a new boutique destination in the heart of Shepherd Market. The six-floor hotel occupies the site of Mayfair’s oldest house, known as “The Cottage”, which dates back to the 17th Century. Designed by Timothy Shepherd, of Shepherd and Co, the 82-room property is […]