Luxury Family Hotels is delighted to announce that Woolley Grange, its cherished Jacobean manor house near the picturesque city of Bath, has closed temporarily for a significant full renovation of its rooms, common areas, restaurants and gardens. The hotel will begin a phased reopening from early October 2025, in time for Half Term, marking a bold new era for this much-loved family retreat.
Auberge Resorts Collection, the award-winning portfolio of one-of-a-kind luxury hotels, resorts and residences, is pleased to announce the appointment of Etienne Haro as Managing Director of Cambridge House, Auberge Resorts Collection, the brand's soon-to-open luxury hotel in Mayfair, London, in partnership with Reuben Brothers. A proven leader in the luxury hotel industry, Haro brings a wealth of global hospitality experience and an unwavering commitment to exceptional service, attention to detail and guest satisfaction at the highest level.
The Hotel Marketing Association (HMA) has announced the winners of its 30th annual Hotel Marketing Awards, held at a prestigious ceremony at The Savoy, London, on Monday 16th June 2025. This landmark event celebrated three decades of championing marketing excellence in the UK hospitality industry.
Leading global sustainable tourism NGO, the Travel Foundation has welcomed three new trustees, bringing a wealth of new experience and expertise to its team.
Rosewood London has promoted Emmanuele Selvaggi to Hotel Manager, effective 16th June 2025. In this elevated role, Emmanuele will continue to drive the hotel's operational excellence and reinforce Rosewood London's position as the preferred luxury destination in London.
The UK hotel investment market saw record-high transaction volumes in 2024 primarily driven by major portfolio deals such as Edwardian & Village. While Q1 2025 showed a 72% reduction in volume, a higher number of deals were recorded, totaling 28 individual transactions. Institutional buyers drove transaction activity in Q1 2025, accounting for 40% of total volumes. This reflects a shift from Q1 2024, when the market was primarily dominated by private buyers. The Upscale & Luxury segments led marginally in terms of market share (25% & 23%, respectively), though total volumes were down. Looking forward, single asset transactions are expected to dominate, supported by increased price alignment between buyers and sellers and fewer anticipated portfolio deals by year-end.
Cloudbeds, the premier hospitality management software platform, has today announced the appointment of Adnan Malik as Managing Director of Franchise Development.
A British heritage icon is set to become the inaugural property of Accor's newest luxury collection brand, embodying Emblems' vision of timeless elegance, character-rich design, and intimate hospitality.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, announces the signing of InterContinental Manchester - Deansgate, marking the fifth InterContinental in its UK and Ireland portfolio. Owned by Blue Manchester Hotel Limited, the 264-room hotel is expected to be fully rebranded by 2027, and will remain open to guests in the meantime.
Your Apartment, one of the UK’s leading serviced apartment operators, is thrilled to announce the launch of three brand new premium-located properties in the heart of the City of London: Your Apartment – Liverpool Street, Your Apartment – Tower of London, and Your Apartment – St Paul’s.
Legendary London hotel, The Savoy, has unveiled a transformative new design for its rooms and suites, available to book from 9 June 2025.
Following the recent appointment of Michael Caines MBE as Culinary Strategist at The Stafford London, the Stafford Collection is delighted to announce that Lympstone Manor—Caines’ acclaimed hotel, restaurant, and vineyard in Devon, and a member of Relais & Châteaux—will be joining the group as an associate member. Lympstone Manor will now sit proudly alongside The Stafford London and Norma, further enriching the Collection’s esteemed portfolio with its award-winning hospitality and culinary excellence.
Michael Caines' new venture as Culinary Strategist, overseeing all food and beverage across The Stafford London, marks his very first venture into London. The Game Bird restaurant within the hotel is set to adopt a new name and identity that will reflect Michael's renowned cuisine, personality and embody the spirit of the Stafford. Launching this autumn, the menu will showcase signature dishes from Michael Caines, reflecting his passion for terroir cuisine that celebrates the finest ingredients from across the British Isles. Championing seasonality, sustainability, and biodiversity, each dish is designed to evolve with the rhythm of the land.
To celebrate 20 years of partnership, Hilton and McLaren Racing are introducing a “Stay Like McLaren Racing” suite in London. Combining world-class hospitality and pit lane power, beginning today, racing fans can book their dream stay from July 8-20, 2025, at The Trafalgar St. James London, Curio Collection by Hilton, just in time for the Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, announces the signing of a dual branded hotel complex in Central London: voco hotel London - Waterloo and Hotel Indigo & Suites London - Waterloo. Signed in partnership with Palm Holdings, both properties mark a significant milestone for IHG as it expands its footprint in one of the world's most vibrant cities.
Effective July 1, 2025, Charlotte assumes the role following her tenure as Director of Sales and Marketing at the hotel, where she has led a team to deliver outstanding financial results while enhancing the hotel's reputation for exceptional and memorable guest experiences.
Supercity Aparthotels, one of the UK’s leading contemporary aparthotel brands, is set to open three new properties in Edinburgh, Leeds and York over the next two months.
This summer, Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa—nestled between the rolling Hampshire countryside and the dramatic Dorset coast—unveils the first phase of a bold new era. A beloved British country house hotel and spa for nearly 60 years, and one of the first English members of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux association, Chewton Glen is reintroducing itself with a stunning redesign of its restaurant, bar, and drawing rooms.
Ahead of the UK hosting some of the biggest music tours and sporting events this summer, Airbnb reveals the impact of ‘Tour Tourism’, which contributes an estimated £28 billion annually to the UK economy1. As consumers prioritise spending on experiences over material goods – with spend on travel, entertainment and hospitality/leisure up 5.7%, 3.5% and 2.8% respectively year-on-year2 – hosting on Airbnb enables towns and cities to benefit from welcoming additional visitors during concerts, sporting events and cultural festivals.
Travelodge, the UK's first budget hotel brand, which operates over 600 hotels across the UK, Ireland and Spain, has exchanged contracts to develop a new 131-bedroom hotel in Watford.