The number of American visitors to the UK has slowed since the start of 2025, with the weaker dollar dampening hotel room rate growth, particularly in London, according to CoStar. VisitBritain stated that the US is one of the UK’s most valuable inbound markets, contributing an estimated £7bn in 2024.  American travellers accounted for 15% […]

The White Hart Hotel in Lincoln has opened two new luxury treatment rooms as part of its new spa facilities. The treatment rooms are the first phase of investment in new spa facilities, The Aquitaine Spa, which will also see a swimming pool and wet spa open by early 2027. The creation of the spa […]

The Edinburgh Grand has appointed Fiona Hendry as sales manager, with responsibility for both the George Street hotel and Old Town Chambers serviced apartments. Hendry’s appointment follows the recent rebrand of the two properties under Marriott’s Luxury Collection and Autograph Collection portfolios. In her new role, Hendry will focus on strengthening sales strategies across leisure […]

Whatley Manor has achieved EarthCheck Silver certification for the fourth consecutive year, recognising the hotel’s performance across energy efficiency, water conservation, waste management and community impact. The Wiltshire hotel has been working with carbon accounting firm Greenly since 2022 to measure its emissions across Scope 1, 2 and 3, providing a comprehensive assessment of its […]

PPHE Hotel Group has seen total revenues rise by 4.7% to £199.9m in the first half of the year, as the group welcomed improved occupancy, but earnings were hit by rising costs over the period.  Reported RevPAR rose by 1.4% to £109.3, driven by the improved occupancy, but alongside softer average room rates. The group […]

Cairn Hotel Group has launched a new menu strategy across 15 of its hotels, aiming to standardise quality and improve the dining experience for guests. The 2025 initiative builds on earlier menu developments introduced last year, and forms part of the group’s wider strategic shift towards performance and operational consistency. Dishes will now follow a […]

Holiday cottage complex Mazzard Farm in East Hill, Ottery St Mary, has been put up for sale with a guide price of £1,995,000. Real estate agency Savills is marketing the freehold estate on behalf of private sellers Ruud Venneboer and Jacqueline Parker. The property includes a four-bedroom 17th Century Devon longhouse and a series of […]

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has appointed Raphael Bick as chief information officer. Bick joins the group executive committee and reports directly to Laurent Kleitman, group chief executive. He is responsible for leading the company’s technology, digital and artificial intelligence strategy. Bick has more than 20 years’ experience in technology and digital transformation, having worked with […]

Grand Metropolitan Hotels has announced that it cut ties with 7Pines Hotels and Resorts, raising doubts over the luxury brand’s long-term prospects. The decision, effective immediately, ends the company’s cooperation with 7Pines, which is part of Düsseldorf-based hospitality firm 12.18. Group. Grand Metropolitan cited concerns over the “stability and continuity” of 7Pines, pointing to the […]

Dalata Hotel Group has revealed that its EBITDA has fallen 5% to €102.5m (£884.m), down from €107.6m (£92.8m) in the previous period, for the half year ended 30 June 2025. Furthermore, the company saw its profit-after-tax fall 45% from €35.8m (£30.9m) down to €19.6m (£16.9m), primarily driven by costs related to its strategic review and […]