Nearly three quarters of hospitality leaders expect to implement artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in the next 12 months, according to a new industry survey, despite low business confidence and financial pressures.According to the Business Confidence Survey from CGA by NIQ and Sona, based on responses from leaders at more than 13,000 hospitality venues, 72% were […]

The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75%, the lowest the level has been since February 2023, and marking the fourth rate cut made this year.  The bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted by a majority of five to four to reduce the bank rate by 0.25%, with […]

A Lancaster hotel has completed a refurbishment of its main bar, drawing on long-standing cultural and commercial links with the Portuguese port wine producer House of Sandeman. Lancaster House Hotel has renovated its Sandeman Bar and lounge, introducing a contemporary design that references the history and branding of the port house from which the bar […]

US hedge fund Corvex Management has built a stake of just over 6% in Whitbread, and is urging the hotel group to carry out a strategic review of its direction and capital allocation. Corvex said funds affiliated with the firm held an economic interest in 10,221,246 shares, equivalent to about 6.05% of Whitbread’s issued share […]

Radisson Individuals has added New Bath Hotel and Spa in Matlock Bath to its UK portfolio. The property dates back to the 18th Century and has 54 guest rooms. It is located in Derbyshire, near the Peak District, and now operates under the Radisson Individuals brand, which brings together independently operated hotels within Radisson Hotel […]

Chef and television presenter Nick Nairn will step away from the Kailyard restaurant at Dunblane Hydro in March 2026, bringing to an end a 16-year partnership with the hotel. Hotel operator Apex Hotels said the collaboration would conclude by mutual agreement, with Nairn planning to focus on his restaurant and cook school in Port of […]

Urban hospitality is experiencing a steady realignment as guest behaviour evolves. Travellers arrive with habits shaped by flexible work, longer stays, and a desire for spaces that feel practical rather than formal. Many want a place that supports everyday living while still offering the stability of professional service. This shift has encouraged operators to reassess […]

Líbere Hospitality Group has signed its first property in France, marking its entry into the Paris market as part of its wider European expansion strategy. The Spanish operator of short- and medium-stay accommodation will open the site in early 2026 in the 8th arrondissement of the French capital. The building, at 3 Rue du Havre […]

Hotel du Vin St Andrews has completed a further phase of refurbishment and increased staff numbers by 20% over the past year, as it prepares for the return of The Open Championship to the town in 2027. The hotel has invested a further £300,000 in upgrading its public areas, following the completion earlier this year […]

Whitbread has secured planning permission to convert Dorset House, a former office building on Stamford Street in Southwark, into a 421-bedroom hub by Premier Inn hotel. The consent marks the latest step in an active year for the owner of Premier Inn, which has acquired four Central London office buildings for hotel conversion since January […]