Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: The Independent Hotel Show (IHS), in partnership with James Hallam, returns to Olympia London 15-16 October to connect independent hoteliers, interior designers and hospitality operators.  This year’s event will feature more than 30 sessions across the two days of the show. The Hotel Business Stage, in partnership with eviivo and designed by Spacebrand, will … [Read more...]

Reading Time: < 1 minute Türkiye: Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has opened the Boreas Hotel, its first Trademark Collection soft brand property in Ankara. Owned and operated by Boreas Gayrimenkul, the brand-new 51-room hotel is located in Ankara’s Çankaya district. It has been designed by architecture firm Artimim. The opening marks the third Trademark hotel in Turkey, joining Opera … [Read more...]

Reading Time: < 1 minute US: The luxury Albert Hotel is now accepting reservations ahead of its opening 3 January 2025 in Fredericksburg, central Texas. Located at 213 East Austin Street, the Albert Hotel occupies two acres in the historic shopping and entertainment district of Fredericksburg. It offers 105 rooms, four F&B venues, a spa with seven treatment rooms, meeting and event … [Read more...]

Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Affordable hotel and diner brand Mollie’s, designed by Soho House, has achieved B Corp certification with a score of 95.8. Over the past 12 months, Mollie’s has reduced its carbon intensity by 14 per cent year on year.  By 2030, the group aims to achieve zero waste to landfill across all its properties; provide 50,000 hours of employee training and … [Read more...]

Reading Time: 2 minutes Italy: Rocco Forte Hotels is expanding into Baroque Valley in Southeastern Sicily with the announcement of its third Sicilian hotel opening in the historic town of Noto. Scheduled for 2026, the hotel will transform Palazzo Castelluccio into a 31-room residence comprising 50,000 square feet of restored 18th-century architecture. Joining two existing properties in … [Read more...]

Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: TROO Hospitality [TROO] has announced its appointment to manage the iconic four-star Billesley Manor Hotel and Spa, its second property in Stratford-upon-Avon. Set in 11 acres of Warwickshire woodland, the grade II-listed building features 71 bedrooms across the original manor house and the neighbouring Cedar Barns, which features a number of modern contemporary … [Read more...]

Reading Time: 3 minutes UK: Education, training, sharing knowledge and inspiring examples of responsible tourism from around the world will be the core work of the International Centre for Responsible Tourism global [ICRT global], a new not-for-profit which launches today. ICRT global is on a mission to amplify the 2002 Cape Town Declaration on Responsible Tourism and the 2022 Responsible … [Read more...]

Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Bespoke Hotels, the largest independent hotel group in the UK, has announced the purchase of four properties to join its existing portfolio. The group, a collection of over 70 independent hotels across the length of the British Isles, has acquired four properties from the Coast & Country Hotel Collection – the Caledonian Hotel in Fort William, the Great … [Read more...]

Reading Time: 2 minutes US: Lifestyle hospitality company Sbe has unveiled more details about The Estate, its new luxury health and wellness hotel brand, having released an initial teaser three months ago. Comprising a global network of luxury wellness resorts and residential properties, The Estate has been founded on a commitment to providing “functional and preventive” medicine through … [Read more...]

Reading Time: < 1 minute Spain: Gran Hotel Mas d’en Bruno, a boutique property in Spain’s Catalonia wine region, is the newest addition to The Stein Group’s hotel portfolio and has become the first luxury hotel opening in Priorat. The property in Priorat, which offers 24 suites, has also been accepted into the prestigious Relais & Chateaux affiliation. Set on an 18th century … [Read more...]

Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: British Actor Tamer Hassan has joined the ownership team of Karma Sanctum Soho, a luxury hotel in London, alongside co-owners Mark and Sherene Fuller. Hassan, known for his roles in films including The Football Factory, Layer Cake, The Business and more, joined the ownership team at Karma Sanctum Soho in 2024. Alongside the Fuller’s, the trio have launched a … [Read more...]

Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Classic British Hotels, a collection of independent luxury properties, has added Gisborough Hall in North York to its portfolio. The luxury country house hotel, located close to Whitby and Saltburn-by-the-Sea, offers 71 rooms, the Chaloner’s Restaurant and De Brus Bar & Frill, and the Revival Zone spa. Four meeting and event spaces, including the Madoc … [Read more...]

Reading Time: 2 minutes US: Pacific Hospitality Group, in partnership with Berger Holdings and JWG Investments, an affiliate of Sunbelt Holdings, has begun construction of an independent lifestyle hotel in Phoenix, part of the luxury Meritage Collection. Located at the corner of Central and Adams in downtown Phoenix, the new four-star independent hotel is expected to open in autumn … [Read more...]

Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Art deco property Burgh Island Hotel, located off Devon’s coast, has withdrawn from the market after securing £5.4 refinancing from Metro Bank. The financing will support the hotel’s refurbishment and further its sustainability commitments. This will include enhancements to the hotel’s décor, preserving its collection of art deco antiques and architectural features, … [Read more...]

Reading Time: 3 minutes UK: Expedia Group has announced the UK launch of One Key, its flexible loyalty programme which launched in the United States last year. The scheme is now available and free for UK travellers who book eligible flights, holiday homes, hotels, car rentals and activities on Expedia Group’s three major brands – Expedia, Hotels.com and vacation rental … [Read more...]

Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Developer New College Ltd has submitted plans to Camden Council to transform office and retail units along Finchley Road into a 59-room boutique hotel. The redevelopment of 9-12 New College Parade of Finchley Road Town Centre calls for the construction of a seven-storey, mixed-use building with 59 hotel rooms, three residential units on the first floor, and a … [Read more...]

Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Work has begun to demolish a hillside property at Runswick Bay near Whitby in North Yorkshire to make way for the sustainable development of a 20-bed Passivhaus hotel. Silverstone Building Consultancy is project managing the multi-million-pound construction of the hotel, which is aiming to be accredited as the UK’s first Passivhaus hotel. Passivhaus is an … [Read more...]

Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Third-party management company Providence Hotels has acquired the lease of Mary Mount Hotel in the Lake District. Located on the shores of Derwentwater in Keswick, Mary Mount Hotel has been within the family of the current owners since 1993. Originally an arts and crafts building with 14 bedrooms, the property has evolved to include additional accommodation … [Read more...]

Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Customer experience technology platform Alliants and property management software-as-a-service [SaaS] solution [PMS] Hospiria have partnered to launch a “groundbreaking” flexible rental platform called 1 LiVNG, which is focused on transforming the residential real estate market. Appeared first on: boutiquehotelnews.com … [Read more...]

Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Hotel property adviser Christie & Co is marketing the Stanhill Court Hotel, a Victorian country manor house in Surrey. The hotel, which is being sold long leasehold off a guide price of £7,975,000, is located in the village of Charlwood in Surrey, close to the Surrey Hills and Chessington World of Adventures. Surrounded by 35 acres of landscaped gardens, … [Read more...]

Reading Time: < 1 minute Europe: Radisson Hotel Group has rebranded its midscale lifestyle brand prizeotel to Prize by Radisson, as well as revealing two hotel signings in Germany and Poland. Radisson acquired a 49 per cent stake in the German hotel brand prizeotel in 2016, and purchased the remaining 51 per cent in 2019. The current portfolio consists of 21 properties in operation and … [Read more...]

Reading Time: 2 minutes Italy: Lender Leumi UK has lent €38.6 million to Fattal Hotels Group to support the refinancing of three hotels in Italy. The properties include Leonardo Hotel Verona, the Leonardo City Centre Milan, and the Leonardo Boutique Rome Termini. Molly Katz, CFO at Fattal Hotel Group, said: “We’re excited to continue our partnership with Leumi, who consistently demonstrate … [Read more...]

Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Oravel Stays, the parent company of OYO, has expanded its luxury brand Sunday in the UK with a hotel located near Canary Wharf in London. Sunday Lansbury Heritage is a boutique luxury hotel housed within a restored Grade II-listed building. It offers 35 rooms, a restaurant, a gym and a spa with steam room, sauna, relaxation room, two treatment rooms and a … [Read more...]

Reading Time: < 1 minute Scotland: The founders of events venue SWG3 in Glasgow have secured planning permission for a multi-purpose hotel in the city. Glasgow City Council has approved plans for a 142-bedroom hotel to be built at the corner of Eastvale Place and Sandyford Street, adjacent to the SWG3 venue. The hotel is set to feature two restaurants, two bars, co-working spaces, a gym, … [Read more...]

Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Highly Recommended Hotels, a collection of privately-owned luxury hotels across the UK, has launched with 12 founding members.  The collection so far features four and five-star hotels across the UK. Member properties include: • Storrs Hall – a 36-bed hotel housed within a 17th century stone boathouse, located in Bowness-on-Windermere. The hotel provides … [Read more...]

Reading Time: < 1 minute Oman: IHG Hotels & Resorts has opened its first Hotel Indigo in the Middle East, located in the Jabal Akhdar mountain range outside of Muscat. Hotel Indigo Jabal Akhdar Resort & Spa is located 2,000 metres above sea level, around a two-hour drive from Oman’s capital Muscat, and a six-hour drive from Dubai. It features 173 guest rooms, suites and chalets, … [Read more...]

Reading Time: < 1 minute China: Boutique hotel Southside by Ovolo has undergone an interior transformation, launching a new restaurant, themed rooms, and more. Located in the district of Wong Chuk Hang on the south side of Hong Kong, Southside by Ovolo opened in 2014. At the time, it marked one of the first warehouse-to-hotel conversions on the island. Having undergone a recent … [Read more...]

Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: The Independent Hotel Show, in partnership with James Hallam, has revealed its seminar programme across the two day event at Olympia London. The theme of this year’s event is ‘Beyond the Hustle and Bustle’ which will be reflected in the show’s design features and agenda.  The Hotel Business Stage, sponsored by eviivo and designed by Spacebrand, will feature … [Read more...]

Reading Time: < 1 minute Worldwide: Developer and operator Generator and Freehand Hotel has entered a development partnership with Dusit Hotels and Resorts to grow both companies’ respective brands. Under the partnership, Generator and Freehand Hotels will leverage its network in developing lifestyle hybrid accommodation to launch Dusit Hotels and Resorts in key European destinations such … [Read more...]

Reading Time: < 1 minute Australia: Lifestyle hospitality company Ennismore has signed its debut Hoxton hotel in Australia, located in Melbourne with a scheduled opening in 2027. Forming part of the Matchworks Precinct located at 560 Church Street in Cremorne, Alfasi Group will develop The Hoxton Melbourne. It will feature 198 guest rooms, three food and beverage venues, The Apartment … [Read more...]