In early 2026, The Zetter Group will expand its celebrated London portfolio with the opening of The Zetter Bloomsbury — a 68-bedroom townhouse hotel set across six interconnecting Georgian buildings on Montague Street, directly opposite the British Museum. The new property will bring The Zetter's distinctive, personal approach to hospitality to one of London's most storied and cultured neighbourhoods.
Whitbread plc, owner of Premier Inn - the UK's largest hotel brand - has received planning consent to transform Verity House, a vacant office building in the South Bank area of Leeds city centre, into a 131-room hotel.
Launching on 10 November 2025, London's Strand Palace will unveil a £2 million Meetings & Events renovation, strengthening the landmark property's position as a leader amongst London's hotel offering, from both a business and leisure perspective.
Nationwide movement Walk for Wellbeing has reached an incredible milestone this year, raising over half a million pounds for UK charity Hospitality Action since its launch in 2020.
The travel and tourism sector is predicted to grow 5.8% every year until 2032 (World Travel & Tourism Council). This should bode well for hotels.
Since his appointment as General Manager of The St. Regis London, Marco Novella has been preparing for the grand debut of the landmark Mayfair hotel opening mid-2026. Blending London's rich heritage with the spirit of modern luxury, the hotel is set to offer a new culturally engaging home away from home for both global travellers and discerning Londoners alike. Together with his team, Marco will infuse the world-renowned St. Regis experience with creative energy—fostering connections with art and fashion while redefining bespoke service excellence by integrating the signature butler service at the very heart of Mayfair.
Holiday Inn by IHG has unveiled a brand new look following a significant programme of renovation to upgrade the iconic Edwardian building and elevate the hotel's offering in the centre of Farnborough.
Luxury Family Hotels is delighted to announce the reopening of Woolley Grange, its cherished Jacobean manor house near the picturesque city of Bath. Following a full renovation of its rooms, restaurants, and gardens, the hotel once again welcomes families to experience its signature warmth and character in beautifully refreshed surroundings.
Unyoked, the pioneering Australian nature start-up behind the current global off-grid cabin trend, is partnering with Forestry England, the country’s largest land manager, to launch a groundbreaking new initiative that will see off-grid cabins roll out throughout Forestry England woodlands over 10 years, in an effort to help the public access nature and embed its scientifically-proven wellness benefits into their everyday lives.
Known for pairing candour with data-driven clarity, the HotStats CEO recently unpacked the latest profitability trends shaping the UK and European markets — and the results were anything but comforting.
From maypole dancing to cheese rolling, the UK is home to some of the world’s best cultural experiences and quirky, local traditions. Yet according to new research from Airbnb, many of these remain off the radar for holidaymakers.
Just opened, Fulham Pier Hotel debuts as a luxury boutique retreat and highly-anticipated addition to Fulham Pier - a new riverside destination on the Thames. Set within one of London's most ambitious waterfront developments, the 13-room hotel offers a refined, design-forward retreat at the intersection of culture, leisure, and city living.
Say hello to Crafted, a new collection of hotels and clubs crafted by name, crafted by nature, opening its first destination, Crafted at Powdermills, on the 17th November.
Ennismore has unveiled plans for Delano London, set to open in late 2026 near Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. The property will feature 67 guestrooms and suites that embrace soft minimalism, natural tones, and subtle design details, creating a calm and sophisticated guest experience.
Travelodge, the UK's first budget hotel brand which operates over 600 hotels across the UK, has officially opened a brand new, 68-room hotel in Harwich, Essex.
Limehome, Europe's leading tech-enabled operator of design apartments, has launched its first UK property in South London's vibrant Streatham Hill district. Previously serving as employee rooms of a pub, the converted site on High Road now features fully furnished design apartments across two floors. The project moved from signing to opening in under five months, showing Limehome's strong speed-to-market capability.
Several concerts, including Oasis, Lewis Capaldi, and Lady Gaga, lifted London’s hotel performance in September, according to preliminary data from CoStar, a global leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
The sample of branded full-service hotels in Manchester recorded a GOP per available room (PAR) of £36.0 in the 12 months ending in August 2025. This represents a 13.4% drop compared to the same period last year, due to a 4.0% decline in revenue, which was only marginally offset by the lower expenses (-0.5%).
Serviced apartment and aparthotel brand Your Apartment unveils to the public its largest and most technologically advanced collection of serviced apartments in the UK setting a new standard for flexible, connected stays.
The Hospitality Sector Council, in partnership with corporate innovation leader L Marks and the Department for Business and Trade, has announced the launch of the first sector-wide Hospitality Innovation Lab. The initiative is designed to accelerate innovations that support workforce excellence and strengthen the sector’s future.