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.
The Adagio Original London City East has just opened its doors, becoming Adagio's ninth establishment in the UK and the fourth in London for Europe's leading aparthotel brand. This new site stands out for its exceptional location, sleek modern design enhanced by exclusive artwork from a local artist, as well as several innovations, such as a new apartment furnishing concept and five coliving apartments.
Travelodge has expanded its presence in Manchester with the opening of its latest hotel - the 104-room Manchester Central Riverside - offering even more great value accommodation in the city. This hotel is located less than a mile from Manchester city centre and benefits from over 100 car parking spaces.
Urban Rest, a leading flexible accommodation provider reimagining the corporate stay experience, has appointed Rajdeep Gahir to lead its European expansion and strengthen its growing network. Backed by record portfolio growth and a tech-enabled model the business is well-positioned for Gahir's success.
The Hotel Marketing Association (HMA) has officially unveiled the shortlist for its prestigious 30th annual Hotel Marketing Awards – marking a major milestone in championing marketing excellence across UK hospitality.
Francesca joins us as a Senior Consultant in the UK Hospitality Capital Markets team. Formerly with CBRE, she brings valuable experience across Advisory and Capital Markets in both London and Asia. Her strong expertise in financial analysis and real estate advisory is a great addition to the team, following the recent arrivals of Andrew Horder and Anastasia Cooper to support our expanding Hospitality Capital Markets division.
Radisson Hotel Manchester City Centre, A Verified Net Zero Hotel, has opened its doors, bringing a fresh addition to the city's hotel offering and delivering a stylish stay in an unrivalled central location. It is Radisson Hotel Group's first hotel to open that has achieved Verified Net Zero status, achieving 2040 requirements of the Net Zero Methodology for Hotels today.
Forbes five-star hotel Pan Pacific London unveils a new standard of graceful luxury across its forty-two suites. The newly renovated suites offer guests a tactile journey through a rich tapestry of textures, colors, and botanical motifs that evoke the senses- with two evocative styles, each designed to meet the unique preferences of each guest.