Best Western has announced a deal with Hallmark Hotels that will bring 26 properties into the brand, representing the largest group deal in its 43-year history.
‘Dreadful’ immigration bill moves forward after gaining initial approval from MPs
The government’s immigration bill, described as a potential “hammer-blow” for the hospitality industry, has gained initial approval from MPs despite attracting strong opposition.
Compass launches £2b equity raise to weather coronavirus crisis
Compass has launched a £2b equity raise to allow it to “weather” the profound impact of the coronavirus crisis.
CH&Co undergoes refinancing and fundraise to support business as it exits lockdown
CH&Co has undergone a refinancing and fundraise to support the business as it exits lockdown and rebuilds over the coming month.
MPs from across political parties support calls for tronc to be included in furlough pay
MPs from across political parties have supported calls for tronc, service charge and tips to be included in furlough pay and agreed to lobby chancellor Rishi Sunak to adapt the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS).
Scott Smith’s Fhior to expand operations with Secret Herb Garden Café
Scott Smith is expanding his operations in Edinburgh and has taken on the Secret Herb Garden Café.
Owner of boutique Edinburgh hotel House of Gods secures investment for expansion
The owner of boutique Edinburgh hotel House of Gods has secured investment from Imbiba to expand the brand.
October Bank Holiday under consideration to help offset tourism losses
An extra bank holiday in October is under consideration by government as a means of offsetting the losses suffered by the tourism industry due to the coronavirus lockdown.
Hotel bosses call for industry to work together towards hygiene standards
Hotel bosses have called for a united approach to hygiene standards on a webinar today that included the chief executives of InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), Radisson Hotel Group and BWH Hotel Group.
Signature Living fined £34,000 over ‘infestation’ of mice at Liverpool hotel
Signature Living has been told to pay more than £60,000 in fines and court costs after its 30 James Street hotel in Liverpool was found to be littered with mouse droppings “from top to bottom”.