Great Northern Hotel, the Grade II-listed hotel located in King’s Cross, London, has announced that it will operate under the Kaya Hotels and Resorts brand with a new name: Kaya Great Northern Hotel. Now fully integrated into the group’s portfolio as Kaya GNH, the move reflects the strategic vision of Kaya Tourism Group’s acquisition of […]

Grantley Hall, a five-star North Yorkshire hotel, has appointed Jakub Joubert as its new executive housekeeper.   Joubert will bring a “wealth” of luxury hospitality experience, including his recent three-year tenure as executive head housekeeper at The Londoner. In this role he was responsible for day-to-day housekeeping operations, as well as the training and development of […]

Líbere Hospitality Group (LHG) has reported revenues of €12.1m (£10.4m) for the first half of 2025, a 51.6% increase on the same period last year. The Spanish operator of short- and mid-stay accommodation said average occupancy reached 82% from 42,900 reservations, which it described as a consolidation of its expansion strategy. In Spain, the group […]

Apex Hotels has been recognised as Hospitality Health Employer of the Year at the 2025 Scottish Bar and Pub Awards. The awards, now in their 30th year, took place on 26 August at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Glasgow and were attended by hundreds of hospitality professionals.  More than 100 venues across Scotland were shortlisted […]

Capilon Hotels has officially opened the Edwin Hotel, a restored 60-room townhouse in Earl’s Court, London. The property, on Trebovir Road close to Earl’s Court Station, is said to combine modern fittings with traditional design. Facilities include walk-in showers, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, smart televisions and coffee machines. The hotel also features a private garden and […]

Event Hotels has acquired the Keystone Portfolio of 17 hotels across Germany, marking one of the largest investments in the European group’s 30-year history. The hotels operate under the Ibis and Mercure brands and span a total of 2,021 rooms across cities including Bremen, Frankfurt, Cologne, Nuremberg, and Munich. The portfolio comprises 11 ibis properties […]

The UK hotel sector benefitted from a bumper July, boosted by the Oasis reunion, with occupancy, room rates and profits all exceeding the previous year for the first time in eight months, according to RSM. The data shows that the occupancy of London hotels hit a six-year high of 89.9% in July, up from 89.2% […]

Jeopardy Hospitality has reopened The General Tarleton, an 18th-Century coaching inn in Ferrensby, North Yorkshire, following a full refurbishment. The relaunch marks the group’s first project, led by business partners Tommy Banks, Matthew Lockwood, James Banks and local entrepreneur Neil Armstrong, and sets out its ambition to restore and revive pubs across the UK. Located […]

Providence Hotels has completed the lease acquisition of four Mercure-branded hotels, strengthening its presence in key UK markets. The deal covers the Mercure Exeter Southgate, Mercure Daventry Court, Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh and Mercure Haydock.  The leases have been secured alongside a franchise agreement with Accor, enabling the sites to continue operating under the Mercure brand. […]

Warner Hotels has announced a £15.5m investment in Thoresby Hall, Nottinghamshire, as part of its “ambitious” transformation strategy. As the third hotel to be refurbished into a ‘Reserve, by Warner Hotels’ property, Thoresby Hall is set to become a flagship destination. Warner said Reserve aims to offer “indulgent breaks designed for relaxation, exploration, and opportunities […]