Hotel News Sponsored by Ditsch UK The Webster, a new design-forward lifestyle hotel brand, announces its official debut with the opening of The Webster Covent Garden, London in July 2026, followed by The Webster Times Square, New York in Winter 2026. Designed for the culturally curious traveler, The Webster blends thoughtful design, engaging programming, and dynamic social … [Read more...]
Doubletree By Hilton Manchester Piccadilly Welcomes Alistair Campbell as New GM
Hotel News Sponsored by Ditsch UK Alistair Campbell has been appointed as the new General Manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Piccadilly, bringing nearly three decades of industry-leading experience to the popular city centre hotel. Working in the hospitality industry since the age of 18, Alistair has successfully navigated his career to General Manager positions … [Read more...]
The Belfry Hotel & Resort Announces 2026 Charity Partnerships
Hotel News Sponsored by Ditsch UK A first-class leisure and events destination in the heart of the Midlands, the iconic Belfry Hotel & Resort is thrilled to announce the remarkable charities it will be supporting in 2026. Having fundraised over £120,000 in 2025, the independent hotel is aiming to raise even more this year for three incredible charities which radiate … [Read more...]
JW Marriott Grosvenor House London Celebrates Renovated JW Steakhouse & Bourbon Bar, Introducing New Dining and Bourbon Experiences for 2026
Hotel News Sponsored by Ditsch UK Mayfair’s five-star luxury hotel, JW Marriott Grosvenor House London, has unveiled the refreshed JW Steakhouse and Bourbon Bar following a recent multimillion-pound refurbishment, marking a new chapter for Park Lane’s long-established all-American steakhouse. Building on the redesign, the restaurant and bar will introduce a year-long … [Read more...]
Adam Dyke, GM, The Grand, York, appointed Access Champion
The Grand, York has announced that General Manager, Adam Dyke, has been named Access Champion for the five-star city centre hotel, further strengthening its commitment to accessibility, diversity and inclusive employment across the business. The appointment builds on The Grand’s continued work with the Accessible Hospitality Alliance, which the hotel joined last year, … [Read more...]
Swinton Estate Appoints Ramune Aleks as New General Manager
Hotel News Sponsored by Ditsch UK Swinton Estate is pleased to welcome Ramune Aleks as its new General Manager, bringing extensive experience in hospitality leadership to the estate’s growing leisure operations. Her appointment comes during a milestone year, as 2026 marks 25 years since Swinton Park Hotel opened its doors, a celebration of the estate’s rich heritage and … [Read more...]
Grand Metropolitan Hotels Plans Growth in Asia
Following its recent entry into the UK through the takeover of London-based Signature Hotels, Grand Metropolitan Hotels is accelerating its international expansion into the Asia-Pacific region. Martin R. Smura, Chairman and Founder of GMH, together with Supervisory Board Member and former Vice Chancellor of Germany, Dr. Philipp Rösler, were received by the Prime Minister of … [Read more...]
The Observatory Sun Valley, A Viceroy Resort Appoints Euan Taylor as General Manager
The Observatory Sun Valley, A Viceroy Resort, is pleased to announce the appointment of Euan Taylor as general manager. A seasoned hospitality executive with global experience across luxury hotels and resorts, Taylor will lead the property as it prepares for its highly anticipated opening in June 2026 in downtown Ketchum. Taylor brings over three decades of hospitality … [Read more...]
The Balmoral Retains Its Prestigious Forbes Five-Star Rating as Edinburgh’s Only Five-Star Hotel
Hotel News Sponsored by Ditsch UK The Balmoral, A Rocco Forte Hotel, has once again been awarded the coveted Forbes Five-Star rating, reaffirming its position among the world’s finest luxury hotels. Notably, it remains the only hotel in Edinburgh and one of just two in Scotland to hold this prestigious accolade. Occupying the city’s most distinguished address at No. 1 … [Read more...]
The Swinton Estate joins Accessible Hospitality Alliance
Swinton Estate, the private estate owned by the Cunliffe-Lister family since the 1880s and the ancestral seat of the Earl of Swinton, has become the latest hospitality operator to join Accessible Hospitality Alliance. Occupying more than 20,000 acres on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, the estate sits within one of northern England’s most commanding landscapes reflecting a … [Read more...]
Hopetoun House Extends Catering and Hospitality Partnership with Heritage Portfolio
Continuing a collaboration that spans more than two decades, Hopetoun House has confirmed a five-year extension of its catering and hospitality partnership with Heritage Portfolio at one of Scotland’s most prestigious historic houses. The renewed agreement will see the specialist events and catering company Heritage Portfolio within Sodexo Live! continue to deliver … [Read more...]
Nicolas Dubort Appointed Managing Director Of Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris
Hotel News Sponsored by Ditsch UK Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris, the iconic luxury Palace hotel located in the elegant 8th Arrondissement, announces the appointment of Nicolas Dubort as Managing Director. Within walking distance from the idyllic Parc Monceau, the Arc de Triomphe, and Champs Elysées, Le Royal Monceau’s refined elegance, immaculate service, and contemporary … [Read more...]
The Imperial Blackpool Welcomes Sacha Cauwels–Wigan as New General Manager
Hotel News Sponsored by Ditsch UK The Imperial Hotel Blackpool is excited to announce the appointment of Sacha Cauwels–Wigan as its new General Manager, marking the start of an exciting new chapter for one of the city’s most historic hotels. With more than 32 years of international hospitality experience, Sacha brings a wealth of knowledge and a genuine people-first … [Read more...]
Belfast Landmark Reborn: The Bedford Hotel Creates New Jobs and Opens for Bookings
Hotel News Sponsored by Ditsch UK A prominent Belfast building has been given a new lease of life as The Bedford Hotel, now open for bookings from May 2026. The project represents a multi-million-pound private investment in the city centre, bringing one of Belfast’s most distinctive vacant buildings back into productive use and reinforcing confidence in the local hospitality … [Read more...]
A Historic Lakeside Icon Returns as Palazzo San Gottardo Lake Como Joins Radisson Collection
Hotel News Sponsored by Ditsch UK Radisson Hotel Group has opened Palazzo San Gottardo Lake Como, A Radisson Collection Hotel, marking the brand’s debut in the heart of Como and one of Italy’s most iconic lake destinations. Ideally located between Piazza Cavour and Piazza Volta, only steps from Como’s historic city center, the restored historic palazzo offers 70 refined … [Read more...]
