Accessibility
Accessibility is both a legal requirement and a growing commercial priority for UK hoteliers, with millions of potential guests living with disabilities and the ‘purple pound’ representing significant untapped value. Our coverage explores accessible hotel design, from step-free access and roll-in showers to inclusive technologies and best-in-class staff training. We report on regulatory standards, such as the Equality Act 2010 and Building Regulations Part M, as well as highlight case studies and innovations that help hotel professionals improve inclusivity and guest experience.
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Apr- 2025 -2 AprilSponsored
Enhancing food safety in hotels: how technology is revolutionising compliance and guest trust
Food safety is a cornerstone of success in the hotel industry, impacting compliance, guest satisfaction, brand reputation, and overall operational efficiency. From bustling breakfast buffets to fine dining restaurants and 24/7 room service, hotels must navigate a complex food safety landscape to maintain the highest standards. With foodborne illnesses costing…
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Mar- 2025 -27 MarchProperty
Boutique guest house in Nairn hits the market for £1.05m
Cawdor House, a guest house in a Victorian building located in the town of Nairn, has hit the market with an asking price of £1.05m. Originally the first purpose-built Manse for the Free Church in Scotland, Cawdor House has operated as a guest house for many years. The property has…
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3 MarchAdvice
Helping hospitality navigate new government EV charging regulations
As the UK government enforces new public electric vehicle (EV) charging regulations introduced in recent months, RAW Charging, a leading provider of charging solutions specifically for the hospitality and leisure sectors, is offering advice to hoteliers on how to stay compliant and enhance their guest offering. The legislation, which applies…
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Feb- 2025 -21 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 21/2/25
Regency House, a five-star boutique hotel in Belfast’s Queen’s Quarter, has appointed Nicholas Forsythe as its new general manager ahead of its latest expansion. Originally from South Africa, Forsythe brings 20 years of luxury hospitality experience to the role. The £7m expansion, set to open this spring, will add eight…
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21 FebruaryHotels
Park Hotel in Sefton eyes 40-room extension
The Park Hotel in Sefton has applied for planning permission for a five-story extension which will expand the hotel’s offering by 40 rooms. Alongside this, the hotel also plans to open seven padel tennis courts, including one tailored to meet future Olympic standards. The application was submitted to Sefton Council…
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18 FebruaryHotels
Gretna wedding venue The Gables Hotel for sale for over £1m
Established wedding, corporate, and leisure venue The Gables Hotel in Gretna has been brought to market inviting offers in excess of £1m. Originally built in 1917, The Gables Hotel has been significantly extended and now includes 31 en-suite letting bedrooms including five four-poster bridal rooms; a suite with a whirlpool…
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Jan- 2025 -9 JanuaryHotels
Planning permission granted for Buckinghamshire luxury hotel project
UK-based planning and development consultancy Lichfields has been granted planning permission and listed building consent for the transformation of the former Penn School in the village of Penn in Buckinghamshire into ‘Rayners Penn’, a luxury boutique hotel and spa. The multi-million-pound development will create approximately 150 jobs, including apprenticeship opportunities,…
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8 JanuaryAdvice
Hospitality wellbeing: Emlyn Brown’s vision at Accor
Wellbeing has emerged as a cornerstone of the modern guest experience. Emlyn Brown, Global Senior Vice President of Wellbeing at Accor, is at the forefront of this evolution. With a career spanning over two decades, Brown has witnessed and contributed to the transformation of wellness in hospitality, from its early…
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Dec- 2024 -19 DecemberLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 19/12/24
Watergate Bay Hotel has received Cornwall Council’s approval for redeveloping the former Tregurrian Hotel site. The project includes a wellness-focused Watergate Bay Beach Club with a swimming pool, gym, and treatment rooms, alongside large multi-room apartments. A new timber food pavilion featuring local food vendors and a convenience shop will…
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19 DecemberHotels
Watergate Bay Hotel receives planning permission for redevelopment
Watergate Bay Hotel has received planning permission from Cornwall Council for the redevelopment of the former Tregurrian Hotel site. The plan, which the Watergate Bay team developed after consulting with neighbours, local communities and statutory bodies, will be delivered in up to three stages over a few years, to enhance…
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