‘An all time low’: UK hospitality bosses say industry is fighting for survival
Adrian Forte, owner of The Duck, a bar and restaurant in Bournemouth, describes the current circumstances in which his venue has to operate as unprecedented.
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New Opening in London: One Sloane, Chelsea
We are delighted to announce the arrival of One Sloane, which will be officially opening its doors in September 2023, with bookings available from this month. This exceptional address is located just off Chelsea's Sloane Square, a collaboration between the world-renowned hotelier Costes, revered designer Francois-Joseph Graf and the 300 year old Cadogan Estate.
62% of hospitality businesses think sector receives less support and attention than other industries
The majority of the UK’s hospitality businesses believe the industry is overlooked by the Government, new research from Peckwater Brands has found.
435-Key Riu Plaza London Victoria Now Open
The Riu Plaza London Victoria Opens Its DoorsRIU | July 27, 2023
Lifestyle Aparthotel Brand Locke Opens Its Sixth Property In London
Pioneering lifestyle aparthotel brand Locke is pleased to announce that Ember Locke, its sixth property in London and thirteenth Locke to date, is now open. Located in the city's exclusive Kensington and Chelsea neighbourhoods, the aparthotel is spread across eight floors, comprising 121 apartments ranging from studios, to duplex one bedroom apartments. Complementing the lobby and common areas is food and beverage destination EVE; providing a coffee shop, bar and restaurant offering which sits amongst co-working space, a meeting room and large garden. Additional facilities also include a gym and laundry room.
Mafalda Moura Albuquerque has been appointed as General Manager at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Virgin Hotels, the global luxury hospitality brand created by Virgin Group Founder Sir Richard Branson, is delighted to announce the appointment of Mafalda Moura Albuquerque as General Manager of Virgin Hotels Edinburgh.
Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone Debuts on the Infamous Racetrack
Offering unrivalled views, the hotel is a prime destination for travellers from around the globe.
Tapestry Collection by Hilton to Open First Hotel in Northern Ireland
The Marcus Hotel Portrush, Tapestry Collection by Hilton will restore a Victorian building to its former glory as a hotel and is anticipated to mark the brand's Northern Ireland debut in 2025.
The UK’s Largest Hotel Brand Premier Inn Partners with Katanox to Accelerate Corporate Travel Growth
Katanox, the travel accommodation distribution and fintech platform, announced today its partnership with leading Budget Hotel Brand Premier Inn.
Ruby opens new hotel in Notting Hill
Ruby Zoe is the 16th hotel in Europe of the Munich group around founder and CEO Michael Struck. The 173 rooms are spread over six floors of a new building with a total area of 6,860 sq ft., directly on Notting Hill Gate, a few minutes' walk from the famous Portobello Road.
The Mille Club: The Upside of Crossing Four Digits in Rate
Sometimes when explaining a concept, it’s best to look at the numbers. Before going straight into using hotel rates, we’re going to start small with a bottle of run-of-the-mill wine, a product that’s also dear to our hearts and many other hoteliers.
By Larry Mogelonsky and Adam Mogelonsky
HotStats UK Market Spotlight
In the latest updates on the regional market performance of the hotel industry in the United Kingdom, we share year-to-date data from May for 2023 compared to the same period in 2022 and 2019, according to HotStats’ monthly Hotel Benchmarking reports.
1 Hotel Mayfair Opens in London
1 Hotel Mayfair opened Thursday 13th July 2023, making its debut as the first European property of the 1 Hotel's mission-driven portfolio. 1 Hotel Mayfair is setting a new benchmark for lower impact luxury in London, introducing a destination, community and platform for change for travellers and Londoners alike.
Axel Krueger has been appointed as General Manager at art’otel London Hoxton
art'otel London Hoxton, the art'otel brand's highly anticipated second UK opening, has announced the appointment of Axel Krueger as General Manager.
Specialist hotel owners and family offices lead UK hotel investment activity
Hotel transaction volumes totalled approximately £860 million for the first six months of 2023, some 60% below investment volumes for H1-2022, demonstrating the gulf between hotel trading performance and transactional activity has never been wider, according to the latest research from leading property adviser Knight Frank.
Mandarin Oriental Announces a Third Hotel in London for 2028
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group will open its third London hotel in the British capital in 2028. Situated on London's South Bank with dramatic views over St Paul's Cathedral, Mandarin Oriental Bankside, London is positioned ideally to access both the City of London and the West End theatre and shopping districts, offering a perfect base for leisure and business travellers. The hotel will be part of the larger Bankside Yards development, which serves to reconnect the space between the Tate Modern and Blackfriars Station and is centred around the historic railway arches that run through the heart of the site.
Nuno César de Sá has been appointed as General Manager at Grantley Hall
Nuno César de Sá is set to assume the position of general manager at Grantley Hall, stepping into the role following Andrew McPherson's departure. Nuno is transitioning from Rudding Park, where he dedicated the past 15 years in various roles, with his latest being hotel manager and resort operations.
Wyndham Teams Up with Roadchef to Launch First Super 8 Hotel in the UK
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,100 hotels spanning more than 95 countries and Roadchef, one of the UK's leading motorway service area operators welcoming 52 million visitors each year, today announced the upcoming opening of Super 8 by Wyndham Chester East, the brand's first entry in the UK.
Going lean – how hospitality can overcome the challenges of food price inflation and record energy bills
Hospitality has been a driving force for the UK and European economies for years, employing 3.2 million people before the pandemic and generating £38 billion in tax revenue for the UK government. Providing job opportunities for young people and students and inspiring young entrepreneurs to launch enterprises of their own, hospitality was a dynamic and booming sector before the initial complications of COVID, and the many challenges that followed.
By Sam Martin, Co-founder and CEO of Peckwater Brands (PWB), Peckwater Brands
Accor and Arora Group to bring Fairmont brand to Bedfordshire, UK
Further to the acquisition in December 2021 of Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa by Arora Group, one of the UK's leading hotel owner-operators, the signing of an agreement has been announced to redevelop the hotel under the globally renowned Fairmont Hotels & Resorts brand. The announcement demonstrates the growing partnership between Arora Group and world leading hospitality group Accor, whose expansive collection of brands includes Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.