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Ray Goertz has been appointed as Regional General Manager, UK at TFE Hotels Europe

TFE Hotels has announced the appointment of Ray Goertz as Regional General Manager, UK (TFE Hotels, Europe), marking a new chapter for the group's growth and its entry into the UK market.Goertz brings more than 28 years of senior leadership experience across luxury, lifestyle, and independent hotels, with a proven track record of repositioning landmark properties and delivering exceptional guest experiences. Most recently, Goertz was General Manager at The Prince Akatoki London, where he successfully led the transformation and rebranding of the property from The Arch London, delivering a full refurbishment while keeping the hotel operational. Under his leadership, the hotel achieved three consecutive years of Forbes 5-star ratings, doubled F&B revenues through the launch of signature dining concepts, and grew annual revenues to £10 million with a 35% GOP.Goertz's career also includes leadership roles at the Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch, Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel, M by Montcalm, and ME London Hotel (Melia Hotels International). He began his career in revenue management, holding senior positions at The Ritz London and Apex Hotels, where he was instrumental in launching several new properties and introducing pioneering distribution strategies that delivered significant revenue growth.As Regional GM UK, Goertz will oversee operations and strategy for TFE Hotels' growing UK portfolio, including the recently announced The Hobson Cambridge by Adina (opening late autumn 2025) - a Grade II listed landmark transformed into a contemporary apartment hotel in the heart of Cambridge. The Wellington Glasgow by Adina is also scheduled to open in late autumn.

A New Era for the English Original: Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa, Hampshire, Unveils Reimagined Restaurant, Bar & Drawing Rooms

Sitting between the enchanting New Forest and the rolling Hampshire coast, this month Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa, a part of the Iconic Luxury Hotels family, is set to unveil its reimagined Dining Room, Bar and Drawing Rooms. Under the masterful direction of London design studio Goddard Littlefair, the spaces embody an enviable authenticity and sense of place, where thoughtfully-designed interiors blend contemporary touches with timeless elegance, and curated new menus are inspired by the coastline's seasonal bounty.

Luxury meets technology: Pan Pacific London adopts Shiji’s Infrasys POS to elevate service across multiple F&B venues

Shiji, the global hospitality technology leader, announced today the successful go-live of Infrasys POS at Pan Pacific London, following a rapid and efficient implementation. The installation spans 8 outlets, 11 workstations, and 19 tablets, delivering a flexible, guest-focused platform designed to support the luxury hotel’s diverse food and beverage operations.

Le Manoir Aux Quat'Saisons, a Belmond Hotel, Oxfordshire Announces Visionary Redevelopment & Honours Enduring Legacy of Founder Raymond Blanc Obe

Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, A Belmond Hotel, Oxfordshire, is set to embark on a visionary redevelopment as it enters the next chapter in its history. This pioneering manor house hotel, renowned for Michelin-starred garden gastronomy and founded by Raymond Blanc OBE in 1984, will begin its transformation in January 2026, with a grand reopening scheduled for summer 2027.

The Hoxton Celebrates 20 Years with Reimagined Interiors in Shoreditch

After almost 20 years as a cornerstone of the Shoreditch scene, the first hotel in The Hoxton series is set for a fresh new look. As the brand has evolved and expanded, so too has the design and feel of a Hox: each property takes cues from its surrounding neighbourhoods, but there's an intangible thread that runs through the series, creating an experience that is distinctly Hox. The Shoreditch refresh will celebrate and elevate the original and much-loved features of the property, while bringing that characteristic homey, layered and design-led Hox character even further to the fore. Alongside the reimagined design identity, led by Ennismore's in-house design team at AIME Studios, comes a brand new restaurant concept in the form of Il Bambini Club, taking the baton from Hoxton Grill (the first ever Hox restaurant) and bringing the warmth of Italian hospitality to the lobby, with existing Peruvian hotspot Llama Inn still calling the hotel rooftop home. The hotel refresh will be ongoing through to the end of the year, with the full hotel ready to reveal its new look by January 2026.

Now Open: The Chancery Rosewood - A Design Icon, Reborn

Today, 1st September, London's newest cultural destination, The Chancery Rosewood, makes its much-anticipated grand opening. Introducing a design icon, reborn for a new era following an extraordinary architectural restoration led by British architect Sir David Chipperfield. The all-suite property welcomes eight restaurants and bars, an expansive Asaya Spa, with 144 suites and communal spaces designed by French interiors architect Joseph Dirand.

A New Chapter Begins: The Belfry’s Masters Suite Opens with £10m on the Books

Two years after embarking on a multi-million pound expansion project to reimagine its resort for the future, the award-winning Belfry Hotel & Resort, in the Midlands, is today unveiling the results of its transformative development. The independent hotel is opening the doors to its impressive events venue, state-of-the-art fitness and leisure club and stunning new accommodation.

Whitbread Secures Second Premier Inn Location in Central Bath

UK's largest hotel company signs agreement for lease with Frank Capital for prominent Lower Bristol Road site Planning consent is in place for a 152-bedroom hotel in the highly accessible Bath City Centre location Construction is planned to begin in early 2026 with a targeted 2028 opening Whitbread plc, the UK's largest hospitality business and owner of Premier Inn, has committed to opening a second Premier Inn hotel in Bath city centre after signing an agreement for lease with Frank Capital for a prominent development site on Lower Bristol Road, BA2.

Beaverbrook Joins Leading Hotels of the World

Beaverbrook, the quintessentially British country estate located an hour outside of London in the picturesque Surrey Hills, is proud to announce that it is joining Leading Hotels of the World (LHW), the exclusive collection of independent, luxury hotels. This distinction places Beaverbrook among the world's finest properties, recognized for exceptional quality, service, and authentic experiences.