Travelodge, the UK’s first budget hotel brand which operates over 620 hotels across the UK, has officially opened a brand new, 72-room hotel in Beckenham, London. The new-build hotel forms part of a larger, six-story mixed-use redevelopment by Dunward Properties.London Beckenham Travelodge features the brand’s latest premium design, including next-generation rooms and a … [Read more...]
Archives for 2025
The Zetter Group Expands with The Zetter Bloomsbury Townhouse Hotel
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 … [Read more...]
New Insights into Multi-Generational Travel from Preferred Hotels & Resorts
The luxury traveller of today values connection – not just with destinations, but with the people they travel with. According to Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ recently released Luxury Travel Report 2025, 71% of luxury travelers are planning multi-generational trips in 2025 and beyond. These journeys are becoming more than just holidays; they’re opportunities for families … [Read more...]
Okana Resort & Indoor Waterpark Appoints Gerson Velasquez as Managing Director
OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark, Oklahoma City’s newest entertainment and hospitality destination, is proud to announce the appointment of Gerson Velasquez as Managing Director. Bringing more than two decades of leadership across the nation’s top resorts, hotels, and attractions, Velasquez will oversee all facets of operations, ensuring a continued commitment to excellence … [Read more...]
Small Luxury Hotels of the World on Track for Record Signings in 2025 with 38 New Properties Added in Q3
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), renowned for its independently minded portfolio of boutique properties, continues its impressive 2025 growth with 38 hotels added in Q3. Totalling 87 new additions year to date, SLH now offers more than 650 luxury hotels in 90+ countries worldwide. From the wilds of LILLØY LINDENBERG, a remote private island escape in Norway, to the … [Read more...]
Conrad Corfu – Opening Q2 2026
Slated to open on the island’s southern coast, Conrad Corfu will feature 136 rooms, suites and villas, a 200-metre beachfront and indoor and outdoor heated pools. Highlights also include a signature Aqua Piazza lagoon, lush landscaped gardens, three restaurants, two bars, a full-service wellness center, a kids club and an open-air cinema. The resort will be managed by Numo … [Read more...]
Minor Hotels Announces the Expansion of Tivoli Hotels & Resorts in Italy with the Tivoli Palazzo Risorgimento Lecce
Minor Hotels, a global hospitality group with hotels, resorts and branded residences across 59 countries, announces a new Tivoli Hotels & Resorts in Italy, in the heart of Puglia. Following a comprehensive renovation, the Tivoli Palazzo Risorgimento Lecce is set to open in April 2026, establishing itself as a new landmark in luxury hospitality for one of Italy´s most … [Read more...]
Radisson Residences Taghazout Bay Brings Contemporary Living to Morocco’s Renowned Surf Capital
Radisson Hotel Group proudly announces the debut of Radisson Residences Taghazout Bay, in the heart of Morocco’s surf capital. Nestled on the scenic hills of Taghazout Bay with sweeping views of the Atlantic, the new property features 208 modern serviced apartments, padel court, two outdoor pools and a kid's area. Strategically located on a hillside overlooking the ocean, … [Read more...]
Radisson Hotel Group debuts Park Inn by Radisson in Australia with the opening of Park Inn by Radisson Melbourne Carlton
Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the opening of Park Inn by Radisson Melbourne Carlton, bringing the Park Inn by Radisson’s feel-good, stress-free hospitality to Australia for the first time. The city-fringe hotel sits beside Princes Park, opposite the Carlton AFL Club’s grounds, and only 4 kilometers (2.48 miles) from Melbourne’s CBD. Connected Carlton … [Read more...]
The Coaching Inn Group Named Which? Hotel Group of the Year
The Coaching Inn Group has been named Hotel Group of the Year in the large hotel chains category by consumer champion Which?, marking a major milestone for the premium rooms business owned by RedCat Hospitality, and a powerful endorsement of its strategic focus on accommodation. The accolade reflects the group’s commitment to delivering high-quality, experience-led stays … [Read more...]
David “Davey” Smith Joins The Kitchen & Co as Group Executive Chef
Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Regional caterer The Kitchen & Co has announced the appointment of David “Davey” Smith to the newly created role of Group Executive Chef, as part of its ongoing strategic growth programme. Davey joins The Kitchen & Co from his previous position as Executive Chef at Absolute Taste, bringing extensive experience in high-end … [Read more...]
Harry Ramsden’s Group: Major Rebrand Signals Global Growth Push
Deep Blue Restaurants Ltd has announced a company name change to Harry Ramsden’s Group Limited, marking a pivotal moment in the company’s evolution and setting the stage for the next phase of growth for one of Britain’s most recognised hospitality brands. The strategic rebrand underscores the group’s commitment to building the Harry Ramsden’s brand as the cornerstone of … [Read more...]
New Irish Bar to Open in the Heart of Manchester
Manchester’s Albert Square is set to welcome an exciting new arrival this November with the launch of Dirty O’Sullivans, an Irish Bar and Restaurant bringing a fresh twist to the city’s hospitality scene. Taking over the iconic former Red’s True BBQ site, Dirty O Sullivans is set to blend the warmth and charm of a traditional Irish pub with the legendary Manchester nightlife, … [Read more...]
London’s Newest Members’ House Maslow’s Kensington to Open in Spring 2026
Maslow’s, the collection of thoughtfully designed members’ houses designed to infuse wellbeing into the working day, is proud to announce the opening of its third location, Maslow’s Kensington in spring 2026. Following the success of the existing houses 1 Warwick in Soho and Mortimer House in Fitzrovia, the expansion marks an exciting new chapter for Maslow’s. Situated on … [Read more...]
Tobun Named as Industry Icon of the Year
Be Inclusive Hospitality has named Tevin Tobun, Founder & CEO of Routd Technology and GV Group, as Industry Icon of the Year at the 2025 Be Inclusive Hospitality Spotlight Awards. Held last week at Quaglino’s in London, the award celebrates individuals who have made an extraordinary and enduring contribution to the hospitality, food and drink industry. Tobun was … [Read more...]
