Accor appoints CEO for Europe & North Africa
Accor has appointed Karelle Lamouche as CEO for Europe and North Africa for its Premium, Midscale and Economy brands. In her new role, Lamouche will lead Accor’s business in the region,…
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Art’otel London Hoxton names new GM
Art’otel has promoted general manager Christian Masters to lead its London Hoxton hotel, marking the latest step in his career with the PPHE Hotel Group.Masters joined the 357-room property in…
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Oberland to open first hotel in Glasgow as it sets out expansion plans
New British hotel group Oberland will open its first hotel, Arthouse Glasgow, in April 2026 as part of a wider plan to turn heritage buildings into contemporary, design-led destinations. The 76-bedroom…
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Oberland to open first hotel in Glasgow as it sets out expansion plans
New British hotel group Oberland will open its first hotel, Arthouse Glasgow, in April 2026 as part of a wider plan to turn heritage buildings into contemporary, design-led destinations. The 76-bedroom…
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Innside Manchester marks 10th anniversary with refurbishment
Innside by Meliá Manchester has completed a refurbishment of its premium rooms and suites as the hotel marks its 10th anniversary in the city centre. The work covered 52 rooms,…
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Safestay signs sale and leaseback deal for Brighton site
Safestay has agreed conditional contracts to sell and lease back a Brighton freehold property for £3.125m, with completion expected before 15 January 2026 subject to bank approval. The hostel operator…
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OTAs overtake search engines as first stop for hotel research, SiteMinder finds
Online travel agencies (OTAs) have become travellers’ primary starting point for researching accommodation, according to new data from SiteMinder’s Changing Traveller Report 2026. Some 26% of respondents globally said they would…
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Edinburgh hotels account for 75% of all investment in first three quarters
Edinburgh accounted for nearly 75% of investments made in Scottish hotels during the first three quarters of 2025, according to new analysis from Knight Frank. Knight Frank’s review of Real Capital…
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Sofitel London St James completes refurb of six signature suites
Sofitel London St James has completed the refurbishment of six signature suites by Paris-based interior architecture studio Pierre-Yves Rochon (PYR). Four prestige suites are now open and available to book,…
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Focus Hotels Management appoints finance director
Focus Hotels Management has appointed Craig Jones as finance director as the group prepares for its next phase of development amid a challenging trading environment. The qualified accountant brings more…
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