British celebrity chef and restaurateur Jamie Oliver will host a series of new food experiences in London as part of a global partnership between Airbnb and the makers of Netflix’s Chef’s Table. The initiative will see Oliver join four other chefs, including Chris Bianco in Los Angeles, Elena Reygadas in Mexico City, Atsushi Tanaka in […]

The B+B Edinburgh, a Grade II listed Georgian townhouse hotel located in the city’s West End on Rothesay Terrace, has been brought to market inviting offers in excess of £5m. The sale will include freehold interest in the property which is situated within a 10 minute walk from Edinburgh’s financial centre and several landmarks, including […]

Despite rising interest rates and squeezed margins, a number of hotels in the UK have invested millions of pounds in their spa facilities in recent years. Last week, The Grand Brighton opened the first phase of its new spa facilities, with over £2m committed to renovating the space. By committing such large sums of money, […]

In the world of hospitality, few careers demonstrate the value of continuous learning and adaptability as clearly as that of Tej Walia FIH MI, Managing Director of Foxhills Collection. Over a career spanning more than 25 years, Walia has risen through the ranks from humble beginnings to leading one of the UK’s most dynamic country […]

AX Hotels has opened Verdala Wellness Hotel, described as Malta’s first integrated wellness retreat. The adults-only venue forms part of the group’s AX Privilege Collection and has been built into the ridge above Rabat’s valleys. It is based around five themes – nutrition, movement, rest and recovery, emotional wellbeing, and connection – overseen by head […]

The City of London Corporation has approved plans to restore and convert the Grade I-listed Custom House on Lower Thames Street into a 179-room hotel. The scheme, which was unanimously backed by the planning committee, will see the former HMRC office redeveloped to include a spa, health centre and food and drink outlets.  The building, […]

Amsterdam-based boutique chain Sir Hotels has opened its first London hotel in Devonshire Square, near Spitalfields Market and the City. The 81-room property, including 14 suites, is housed in a restored 17th Century textile warehouse. Interiors were designed by Maison 191, led by Samuel Wright, with references to Bauhaus geometry, textile artist Anni Albers and […]

Real estate investment management firm Global Mutual has announced the launch of Global Mutual Hotels after its acquisition of Okami Hospitality Partners. With €500m (£432m) assets under management, Global Mutual Hotels will continue to operate across Europe followed by expansion into the USA, Middle East and Asia. This acquisition leverages Global Mutual’s scale and capital […]

Property developer Vastint has launched the sale of a UK hotel portfolio valued at about £500m, appointing JLL and KPMG UK to advise on the process. The portfolio comprises 15 purpose-built Marriott-branded hotels with 3,230 rooms, operated by Vastint’s in-house platform Hotel Co 51 UK under franchise agreements.  It includes the largest Moxy collection in […]

The Hoxton is set to open its first Irish property in Dublin’s Creative Quarter this November. The site on Exchequer Street, formerly the Central Hotel, has been redeveloped as a 129-room hotel.  The restored Victorian building will include a lobby with a bar, an all-day Peruvian-inspired restaurant Cantina Valentina, a sandwich shop and wine bar, […]