Hotel Café Royal appoints new manager and executive chef
Luxury London hotel names Alex Cooper and Jude Rozario to senior leadership team
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Classic British Hotels expands national network with nine-property partnership
Consortium integrates Crest Hotels portfolio and 674 bedrooms into global distribution platform
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Whitbread Begins Construction of New 157-Bed Premier Inn in Dublin, Targeting Spring 2028 Opening
🛠️ Whitbread has started building its first Outer Dublin Premier Inn at Sandyford Business Park, aiming to open the 157-bedroom hotel by Spring 2028. The project, developed by Monami Construction, is part of Whitbread's goal to reach 5,000 rooms in Ireland, adding to its six existing hotels in Dublin and Cork. The company secured planning permission in May 2025 and will complete the eight-storey site within 18 months.
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The Wesley Hotel in London Earns 2026 Climate Champion and Adaptive Resilient Marks from Camden Climate Alliance
📅 The Wesley Hotel in Camden, London, secured the 2026 Climate Champion and Adaptive and Resilient marks from Camden Climate Alliance. The hotel received a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating in January 2026 and Eco-Smart Platinum Accreditation in November 2025. These accolades highlight The Wesley’s commitment to sustainability, energy efficiency, and responsible hospitality through initiatives like the Green Meetings programme and enhanced business continuity planning.
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Banor Alternative Assets Completes 2026 Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone Sale, One of UK’s Largest Hotel Transactions
🏨 Banor Alternative Assets restructured and sold the 197-room Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone in 2026, located at the Silverstone Circuit's Hamilton Straight. Opened in 2022, the hotel is noted for its motorsport and corporate event appeal. The transaction, advised by JLL, highlighted strong interest due to the hotel's prime location and integrated events infrastructure. Banor Capital and FRP joint administrators managed the deal, marking a substantial UK hospitality investment.
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Calcot Manor and Spa Completes Luxury Treehouse Development in Cotswolds, Expanding Sustainable Accommodation Options
🌳 Calcot Manor and Spa in the Cotswolds unveiled luxury woodland treehouses, designed by Blue Forest using sustainable materials like reclaimed timber and certified woods. Each unit includes a master bedroom, loft-style twin room, private balcony, and sauna. Guests access main resort amenities and a sharing-menu room service. Part of the Calcot Collection, this expansion reflects the industry trend towards eco-friendly, unique accommodations seen at The Tawny Hotel and Ramside Hall Hotel Golf and Spa.
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RBH Hospitality Management Secures Contract to Operate First Hyatt-Branded Hotel in UK, Expanding to 12 London Properties
🏨 RBH Hospitality Management secured its first Hyatt-branded property contract, operating the 276-room Hyatt Place London City East near Brick Lane and Spitalfields Market. This marks RBH as the first UK operator to manage properties across eight global hotel brands. RBH has managed over 8,000 rooms in London for 25 years. The partnership with Sun Venture follows a competitive tender process, with RBH becoming Hyatt's strategic partner in expanding its UK portfolio by over 30% between 2025 and 2026.
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RAD Hotel Group Expands with Acquisition of Lochgreen House Hotel and Spa, Growing Scottish Portfolio to 10 Properties
🏨 RAD Hotel Group recently acquired the five-star Lochgreen House Hotel and Spa in Troon, Scotland. This acquisition, for an undisclosed sum, expands their portfolio to 10 hotels across Scotland. Originally a 19th-century mansion, Lochgreen is renowned for its spa and weddings. The hotel will maintain its current operations, retaining all employees and honoring existing bookings. This purchase follows RAD's acquisition of Seamill House Hotel, aligning with their strategy to grow historic properties in Scotland.
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Scottish Hotels Face £63 Million Annual Business Rate Increase; Appeals Deadline Set for 31 July 2026
📈 Scottish hotels face a £63 million rise in annual business rates, totaling £295 million by 2026, up from £232 million in 2023. Rateable value increases averaged 27.3%. The Scottish Borders saw the highest rise at 45.7%, while Argyll and Bute experienced a 0.2% decline. Glasgow and Edinburgh rates rose by 41.9% and 38.9%. Appeals must be lodged by July 31, 2026. The revaluation reflects post-pandemic conditions, impacting operators with varying effects.
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UK Hotel Profits Flat at 36.8% in May 2026 Despite 4% Room Rate Increase and Seasonal Demand Boost
🏨 UK hotel gross operating profits held steady at 36.8% in May 2026, despite a 4% ADR increase to £156.72. Occupancy rose slightly from 79.4% to 79.7%, with London steady at 82%. RevPAR went up from £119.74 to £124.84 UK-wide, and £171.76 to £179.89 in London. However, costs, including higher wages and energy, constrained profit growth. Consumer confidence remains, but real household disposable incomes are stagnant, with the savings ratio falling from 9.6% to 8.9% in Q1.
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