For five decades, Ian Schrager has been throwing away every tried-and-true rule of hospitality and has gone off into his own personal direction. From the seismic cultural explosion of Studio 54 in 1977, to more than 40 original one-of-a-kind hotels worldwide and countless new concepts and ideas for restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and other entertainment facilities, he has … [Read more...]
Buckinghamshire Hotel Teams Up with Michelin-Starred Chef and Four County Schools to Host Culinary Competition Finale
A luxury Buckinghamshire hotel has partnered with a Michelin-starred chef to host the grand finale of a school culinary competition, designed to develop the employability skills required in the hospitality sector. Horwood House Hotel, a 4-star country house hotel and conference venue in Little Horwood, near Milton Keynes, recently welcomed Year 9 students from four local … [Read more...]
Clermont Hotel Group Launches ‘Summer Skills Fest’ Partnership with RADA Business to Redefine Service Training Across the Portfolio
Hotel News is Sponsored by HEWI Clermont Hotel Group (CHG) has launched a partnership with RADA Business, the commercial arm of The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, to deliver specialist performance training to its 1700 team members to enhance guest interaction and experience. This specialist training initiative underscores CHG’s commitment to redefining hospitality … [Read more...]
IHG Hotels & Resorts Brings Vignette Collection to Canary Wharf
Hotel News is Sponsored by HEWI IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of Canary Riverside Plaza, Vignette Collection by IHG, the brand’s first property in London and second in the UK&I. Developed in partnership with Yianis Group, the signing also marks IHG’s debut in Canary Wharf. Scheduled to open in … [Read more...]
Carden Park Launches ‘After-Hours Programme’ For Corporates
Hotel News is Sponsored by HEWI Carden Park, Cheshire’s Country Estate, has unveiled a new corporate offering designed to transform the traditional post-meeting downtime into a structured, experience-led evening programme for business delegates. Branded as the ‘After-Hours Programme’, the initiative introduces a curated series of built-in evening experiences that remove … [Read more...]
Frasers Hospitality Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Appointments
Frasers Hospitality, a business unit of Frasers Property, has announced a series of senior leadership appointments across its UK and German portfolio, reinforcing the company’s focus on operational excellence, internal talent development and delivering high-quality guest experiences across its European properties. The appointments support continued growth in Scotland, … [Read more...]
Pendry Hotels & Resorts Appoints Stephane Mercier as General Manager of Pendry Tampa
Pendry Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephane Mercier as General Manager of Pendry Tampa, the highly anticipated luxury hotel and residential development set to open in 2027. Mercier brings more than 35 years of global hospitality experience, with a distinguished career spanning Europe, the Americas, and the Caribbean. Most recently, he … [Read more...]
Parkdean Resorts and Newcastle United Foundation Create Career Pathways for Young People in North East
Parkdean Resorts has launched a new employability initiative in partnership with Newcastle United Foundation, designed to support young people across the North East to develop key skills and take their first steps into long-term careers in hospitality. The programme forms part of a wider commitment from both organisations to remove barriers to employment for local young … [Read more...]
Radisson Individuals, Announce Opening of Paradise Resort Evia
Radisson Hotel Group announces the opening of Paradise Resort Evia, a member of Radisson Individuals, a 322-room beachfront resort in Eretria on the island of Evia, Greece. The resort marks the brand’s first resort in Greece and strengthens Radisson Hotel Group’s growing presence across Mediterranean leisure destinations. Located under two hours from Athens by road, the resort … [Read more...]
Dorchester Collection Named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026
Hotel News is Sponsored by HEWI Dorchester Collection has been named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for the third consecutive year, with its corporate office and three UK hotels - The Dorchester, 45 Park Lane and Coworth Park - ranked among the top ten organisations in the ‘Big Companies’ category. The national survey rewards organisations that demonstrate … [Read more...]
The Morgans Group Acquires The Harper – North Norfolk’s Celebrated Michelin Key Hotel
Hotel News is Sponsored by HEWI The Morgans Group, the family-run Welsh hospitality company, has acquired The Harper, a Michelin Key-awarded boutique hotel in Langham, North Norfolk. The deal marks the group's expansion into one of England's most sought-after leisure destinations. The Harper is a luxury boutique hotel comprising 32 beautifully appointed en-suite … [Read more...]
Applications Open for Innholder Scholarships to Support Future Hospitality Leaders
Hotel News is Sponsored by HEWI Applications are now open for the Master Innholders Innholder Scholarships, offering early career professionals fully funded structured leadership development programmes combining academic study and industry engagement to support career progression. For over 25 years, up to 12 Innholder Scholarships are awarded annually, each worth over … [Read more...]
Royal Maritime Hotel Joins BWH Hotels GB To Accelerate Corporate and Meetings and Events Growth
Hotel News is Sponsored by HEWI The Royal Maritime Hotel in Portsmouth has joined BWH Hotels GB as part of the BW Signature Collection by Best Western. This comes as the group continues to expand its portfolio with hotels in the corporate travel and M&E space. The 90-bedroom Royal Maritime Hotel is one of Portsmouth’s most historic hotels, well-known for … [Read more...]
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Announces 2026 Awards of Excellence, GIFTTS Pineapple Awards, and Inaugural Legacy Leadership Award Winners
Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is pleased to announce the winners of its 2026 Awards of Excellence, GIFTTS Pineapple Awards, and inaugural GIFTTS Legacy Leadership Award, introduced in honor of the program’s 20th anniversary. The awards were presented on Thursday at The Cooper in Charleston, South Carolina, during the 2026 … [Read more...]
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Introduces Preferred Wellbeing, Recognising Hotels that Inspire Renewal and Reconnection through Transformative Wellness Experiences
Hotel News is Sponsored by HEWI Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, announces the launch of Preferred Wellbeing, a new global designation programme celebrating a curated collection of more than 50 member hotels and resorts that deliver exceptional, holistic wellness experiences. Designed to meet the evolving expectations of … [Read more...]
