Arora Group has appointed Sanjay Arora as chief executive officer, succeeding founder and executive chairman Surinder Arora in the day-to-day leadership of the business. Sanjay Arora has been with the group for more than a decade and has overseen major transactions across its hospitality, retail, property and leisure divisions.  These include the acquisition of two […]

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) has promoted two senior executives to vice president roles as the hotel network strengthens its focus on technology and customer engagement. Steve Ayalo has been promoted to vice president of IT governance, risk and compliance, while Matthew Lloyd becomes vice president of marketing technology and customer relationship management (CRM). Ayalo joined […]

The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel, has appointed Matthew O’Donnell as head sommelier at its fine dining restaurant Number One. Originally from Airdrie, O’Donnell brings over a decade of hospitality and wine expertise to his new role. His career has spanned some of the “grandest hotels” across England, Ireland and Scotland, including Ashford Castle in […]

Ennismore, in partnership with Noho Investments, has announced the signing of The Hoxton, Kraków, the company’s first hotel in the country. Opening in the second half of 2027 at Dolnych Młynów 10, the new hotel will feature 115 guestrooms, ranging from 21 to 50 m². The complex offers premium apartments, a dedicated Lifestyle Zone for […]

St Brides Spa Hotel in Saundersfoot has been named Hotel of the Year for Wales at the AA Hospitality Awards 2025. The Pembrokeshire hotel, part of the Celtic Collection, is the first in Wales to win the title twice, having previously received the award in 2011.  It follows Cardiff’s Parkgate Hotel, also managed by the […]

A former HSBC branch in Chipping Norton has been put on the market for £1.8m with planning permission to convert the site into a boutique hotel. The property at 18–19 Market Place comprises two adjacent four-storey buildings totalling 11,342 sq ft and includes a large rear garden.  Built in the late 19th Century for Midland […]

The Duke Street Boutique Hotel, a purpose-built hotel in Liverpool city centre, has been sold to Golding Group at an undisclosed price. The hotel features 30 en-suite letting rooms, three of which have access to a courtyard area.  The property is “well-presented and of modern construction”, and the hotel has previously operated with a limited […]

Rockliffe Hall has begun a multimillion-pound upgrade of its golf facilities as part of a wider programme of renovations at the North East resort. The five-star hotel, based in Hurworth near Darlington, has already introduced a new TrackMan Range and Golf Academy, while further works include a two-phase bunker renovation project and the purchase of […]

Hilton has announced the signing of two new hotels in Manchester, Hampton by Hilton Manchester City Centre and Motto by Hilton Manchester Piccadilly. Set to open early next year, the 22-storey Hampton by Hilton Manchester City Centre will become Europe’s largest Hampton by Hilton and will be situated in the prime location of Deansgate. Motto […]

BWH Hotels GB has added eight new properties to its portfolio as it accelerates growth in the heritage and boutique hotel market. News of the expansion is part of BWH Hotels’ five-year plan to add 100 new properties and reach 20,000 rooms across the UK by 2029.  The latest signings include the Brackenborough Hotel in […]