Known for helping people experience the world, this December, Booking.com is offering the chance to travel back in time, as it opens the doors to the ultimate 1980s Christmas home, bookable for a one-off stay.
Housed within the grounds of a former Benedictine monastery from the 7th century, Park Hall Hotel & Spa Lancashire, a member of Radisson Individuals, has opened following an extensive transformation. It includes the introduction of state-of-the-art spa and gym facilities, providing a tranquil retreat in a woodland setting.
B&B HOTELS, Europe's fastest-growing economy and value for money hotel brand, has officially launched its first UK hotel at London Heathrow, unveiling its B&B HOTELS product in the UK for the very first time.
Four Points Flex by Sheraton, a new hotel brand from Marriott Bonvoy's global brand portfolio of 31 extraordinary brands, has opened its second property in London, with the launch of the new Four Points Flex by Sheraton London Shoreditch East.
Leading investment firms KKR and The Baupost Group today announced a joint venture to purchase a portfolio of 33 Marriott International hotels across the UK from a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA). Amante Capital, KKR’s vertically integrated European hospitality platform, will serve as managing partner for the joint venture and the properties will continue as premium Marriott branded hotels.
Travelodge Group, the UK’s first budget hotel brand which operates more than 600 hotels, today announces its results for the nine months ended 30 September 2024. Travelodge delivered a 0.5% increase in revenue to £786.1 million (2023: £782 million), reflecting resilient market demand from its diverse range of leisure and business customers, albeit with a more challenging rate environment. The Group reported a comparable Group EBITDA of £187 million and Travelodge OpCo delivered a comparable EBITDA of £178 million (2023: £195.2m), while navigating ongoing inflationary pressures, including successive increases in the National Living Wage, rent reviews and energy costs.
Set within the walls of a stunning 18th-century manor house near Shrewsbury, Albrighton Hall Hotel & Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals, has opened, joining the collection of unique, independent hotels by Radisson Hotel Group. The hotel is surrounded by 15 acres of landscaped grounds, featuring a picturesque ornamental lake and surrounded by stunning natural beauty, setting a tranquil scene for rest, escapism and outdoor exploration.
Two years ago—in partnership with some of the largest real estate companies in the US—we launched Airbnb-friendly Apartments (AFA) to help renters locate apartment buildings that would allow part-time hosting, something previously difficult to find. Since that time, we’ve been hard at work continuing to grow the program and today, we’re excited to announce the expansion of AFA underneath Airbnb-friendly Real Estate, which now also includes Airbnb-friendly Condos (AFC).
Edinburgh's Gleneagles Townhouse - the stylish city outpost to Gleneagles Hotel - announces the appointment of new General Manager, Ewan Grant.
Global hotel brand BWH Hotels has revealed a five-year plan to add 100 hotels to its GB portfolio to give the group 20,000 rooms nationwide.
Urban Rest, the innovative leader in flexible alternative accommodations, is excited to announce the opening of the first phase of Urban Rest Hackney, a new serviced apartment property in the vibrant East End of London. This marks an important step in the brand's rapid growth across the UK and Europe, bringing its signature extended-stay offering to one of London's most dynamic neighbourhoods.
Tripadvisor Group today announced the opening of its new office in Oxford, replacing its previous location in the city with an updated facility to support Tripadvisor’s activity-based work model.
McPeake joins Hilton Liverpool City Centre from Hilton Dublin Airport, where he served as general manager for over four years. Prior to that, he was general manager at Hilton York and director of operations at Hilton Manchester Deansgate. Originally from the North West, he started his career in the kitchen, including roles at Etrop Grange Hotel and aboard Cunard's Queen Elizabeth 2.
KE Hotels is pleased to announce the expansion of its UK portfolio with the addition of three Hampton by Hilton hotels under new Hotel Management Agreements (HMA) as of October 2024. The properties now under KE Hotels’ management are Hampton by Hilton Newcastle, Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Broad Street, and Hampton by Hilton Sheffield.
Belmond proudly unveils the Britannic Explorer, A Belmond Train, the first luxury sleeper train in England and Wales, debuting in July 2025.
The SSE Arena, Belfast, is a beacon of success, a venue that has delivered sensible, simple innovation consistently since it first opened in 2000. With a focus on fan experience, delivering an atmosphere that engages and entertains, Northern Ireland’s biggest live events venue has gone from strength to strength with technology at the core of that drive.
Dalata Hotel Group plc (‘Dalata’ or the ‘Group’), the largest hotel operator in Ireland, with a growing presence in the United Kingdom and Continental Europe, is pleased to announce that it has exchanged an agreement for lease for a new 4-star Clayton hotel to be developed on the Tower 42 Estate in the City of London.
Grosvenor and EIH London Investments Ltd have today announced that South Molton, in London's prestigious Mayfair, will be home to the Indian luxury hospitality group's first Oberoi Hotel in the UK.
Adam Dyke has been appointed general manager of the Grand, York, succeeding Simon Mahon, who stepped down in September after five years. Dyke joins the 207-room luxury hotel from his previous role as group operations director at Luxury Family Hotels. With over 20 years of experience in hospitality, he has held leadership roles at notable properties including Artfarm, Chewton Glen, the Devonshire Arms on the Bolton Abbey Estate, Wynyard Hall Hotel, and Yorebridge House.
Following the success of the group's South Kensington debut in 2022, The Other House Covent Garden is set to open in Q4 2025.