Imperial London Hotels has announced the appointment of Remus Obertelli as the new general manager of the Imperial Hotel, ahead of its planned reopening next year. The hotel, located on Russell Square in Bloomsbury, is undergoing a major refurbishment and is set to relaunch in 2026 as a 357-room lifestyle property with mid-century modern interiors […]
Brightstar Hospitality has opened a new Garner brand hotel in the Acocks Green area of Birmingham, one of the first Garner hotels to launch in the UK. Formerly the Bridge House Hotel, the property has undergone an “extensive” refurbishment of its rooms and public areas. The 51-bedroom hotel features a bar, restaurant and flexible meeting […]
The UK’s analogue telephone network, the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), is set to be fully retired on 31 January 2027, marking a landmark shift in telecommunications infrastructure. Although sometimes framed as a mere technological transition, this move poses a direct and pressing threat to hotel operations, particularly the functioning of lift emergency communications required […]
When Jonathan Raggett, chief executive officer of Red Carnation Hotels, first stepped into hospitality, he wasn’t entirely sure what he was signing up for. What he did know was that he liked the buzz of a busy hotel, the grandeur of chandeliers, and the allure of great food. That was enough to set him on […]
In today’s competitive hiring landscape, it’s tempting to believe that salary is the only thing that matters. And yes—money talks. But for many hospitality companies, especially independent restaurants, regional senior living communities, and smaller hotel groups, matching the compensation packages of larger corporations often isn’t feasible. So, how do you compete for talent with a […]
RedCat Hospitality has reported strong trading for the first quarter of the year, as business was boosted by its accommodation business which “continues to perform very strongly”. Despite “challenging headwinds”, like-for-like sales over the period rose by 6.7% to £32.7m, as Coaching Inn Group sales rose by 7% to £19.1m, while RedCat Independent Pubs sales […]
Home Farm House, a restored three-bedroom cottage in the Cotswolds, has opened its doors just two-minutes away from The Pig in the Cotswolds and The Village Pub. The new property offers a private stay with access to nearby dining and hotel facilities, and features a farmhouse kitchen, sitting room, dining room with log burner and […]
When the world shut down during the pandemic, hospitality ground to a halt. Hotels were empty, restaurants shuttered, and the future seemed uncertain. In the midst of this disruption, a simple Google Sheet designed to support struggling local businesses unexpectedly went viral. That spreadsheet would eventually evolve into Obvlo, an AI-powered platform that now delivers […]
Travelodge has officially opened its first hotel in Skegness, marking the chain’s 600th site in the UK. The 80-room property, located 400 metres from the town’s Blue Flag beach, has created 22 jobs across housekeeping, management and front-of-house roles. It includes 12 SuperRooms, two of which are accessible, equipped with mini fridges, Lavazza coffee machines […]
Third-party hotel management company, Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA, has announced a shift in its sales strategy, making its central team entirely responsible for generating demand and driving business into all hotels across the Aimbridge portfolio. The new strategy, implemented in response to changing market dynamics, aims to target key sectors with refreshed sales tools and initiatives […]
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