Whitbread PLC, the UK's largest hotel business and owner of Premier Inn, formally opens its latest hotel in the City of London - setting a new benchmark for affordable hotel design in the capital.
Hostels, Europe's largest and fastest-growing hostel chain with more than 31,000 beds across the continent, has announced the appointment of Carolin Paarmann as General Manager of its first London property, a&o London Docklands Riverside, which opened in late November in the British capital.
L+R rebrands its hotel platform as Iconic Hotels & Resorts, appointing Shan Kanagasingham as COO to oversee a portfolio spanning 5 countries with £200m in planned renovations.
The Newman, the first hotel by international hospitality management company Kinsfolk & Co, has officially opened in London's Fitzrovia.
Iconic Hotels & Resorts, the newly created global operating platform of L+R, has appointed Shan Kanagasingham as Chief Operating Officer, marking a significant milestone in the group's next phase of growth and the evolution of its collection of iconic hotels and resorts worldwide.
London and Regional transforms into L+R with new unified platform and launches Iconic Hotels & Resorts operating company with veteran Shan Kanagasingham as COO.
Harry Styles tour announcement drove massive search spike for Wembley area hotels, with industry expert providing booking strategies for fans and revenue tips for hotels.
Aradhana Khowala challenges the industry to move beyond sustainability to regenerative tourism that adds more value to destinations than it takes.
Puorto will advise on AI-facing products including dAirect Connect, which makes hotel websites readable by AI assistants like ChatGPT and Gemini.
Case study shows Shiji's integrated technology reduced check-in time by 80% and increased F&B revenue by 20% at the yacht hotel.
DoubleTree by Hilton London West End - the 4-star hotel in the heart of the London heritage district of Bloomsbury - has unveiled the final stage of a £4 million refurbishment project. The project features the addition of 14 contemporary rooms, including two new Duplex Suites, along with a fully redesigned lobby and ground floor restaurant.
Google's travel industry head advises brands to optimize for AI interpretation of images and reviews rather than traditional keyword strategies.
Six Senses London will officially open on March 1, 2026, marking the brand's first destination in the United Kingdom and a key moment in its urban awakening. Located within The Whiteley in Bayswater, the hotel brings Six Senses' wellbeing-led philosophy into a city setting, introducing a different rhythm for London.
Mandarin Oriental is pleased to announce the appointment of Philippe Kronberg as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London & AVP Operations, effective from 12 January 2026.
Belmond today announced the appointment of Steve Mitchell (Mitch) as Managing Director, Global Lodges, effective immediately. This appointment reflects the brand's strategic ambition to expand its global lodge portfolio and advance its next phase of growth.
Dominic Teague has joined Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch as Executive Chef.
London-based group used AI tools via Apaleo's open API platform to automate guest communications, review analysis, and voice bookings across 14 properties.
RIU Hotels & Resorts adds a new property to its RIU Plaza portfolio: the Hotel Riu Plaza London The Westminster. The new hotel builds on the success of the Hotel Riu Plaza London Victoria, which RIU opened in July 2023.
Neal Jones brings three decades of Marriott experience to his new role as President EMEA, with leadership experience in sales, marketing, and operations. As Chief Sales & Marketing Officer for EMEA, he drove commercial strategy and brand positioning across the region, strengthening Marriott's presence in key markets.
The Shepherd Mayfair will open its doors in 2026, introducing a new boutique hotel to the storied enclave of Shepherd Market. Led by Timothy Shepherd, who began the project at Buckley Gray Yeoman before progressing it through his own practice, Shepherd&, the hotel draws from the spirit of Mayfair's historic mansions, reimagined through a design approach that balances narrative, heritage and quiet luxury.