New Zealand
New Zealand, while geographically distant, maintains strong travel, cultural, and economic ties with the UK — making it relevant to British hoteliers monitoring long-haul tourism trends. Our reporting covers New Zealand visitor activity in the UK, hotel sector movements, and reciprocal staffing links within the hospitality workforce. We also track how UK brands operate in the New Zealand market and examine shared opportunities in sustainable tourism, design, and guest experience models.
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Jan- 2025 -29 JanuaryHotel Brands
Radisson adds 40,000 rooms to portfolio in 2024
Radisson Hotel Group reported a record-breaking year in 2024 after adding almost 40,000 keys to its global brand portfolio. It said that Radisson Blu remained the leading upper upscale brand in Europe for the 13th consecutive year and the group is now leading the upscale resort segment in EMEA. Since…
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21 JanuaryPeople
Seren appoints Mark Wouters as COO
Welsh luxury hospitality group, Seren, has appointed Mark Wouters as its chief operating officer.In his new role, Wouters will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, “fostering a culture of innovation and service”, and guiding the strategic development of the group. He will report directly to founder and CEO, Neil Kedward. …
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20 JanuaryFeatures
The pod hotel concept expanding to Europe
The hotel sector is an ever-evolving beast with businesses constantly trying to innovate to get ahead. Since the pandemic there has been a push for more basic accommodation so travellers can spend their money in the cities and towns they travel to. The latest development in this line of innovation…
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15 JanuaryRestaurants & Chefs
The Landmark London appoints new head chef
The Landmark London has appointed Brian Hennessy as the head chef of its Winter Garden Restaurant. He joins the luxury five-star hotel from The Ritz London, where he was sous chef, and brings over ten years of industry experience to the role. During his tenure at The Ritz Hotel, Hennessy was…
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13 JanuaryHotel Brands
LyLo to bring pod hotel concept to UK
LyLo, an Australian pod hotel concept, is set to kickstart its European expansion by launching in the UK. Appointed as sole agent, P-Three, the retail, leisure and placemaking agency, is initially focused on potential sites in Southwark, although other central locations will be considered. LyLo is looking for buildings of…
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7 JanuaryLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 7/01/24
Updown Farmhouse in Deal has launched “The Stables”, four new rooms set in the original 17th-century stable block. These rooms maintain historical charm with high ceilings and wooden structures, complemented by floor-to-ceiling glass doors leading to private terraces and gardens. Ideal for families or friends, some rooms can be interconnected.…
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7 JanuaryHotels
Lylo to launch London expansion of pod hotel concept
LyLo, part of EVT, has kickstarted the global expansion of its pod hotel concept and has chosen London as the potential location of its first European property. Appointed as sole agent, P-Three, the retail, leisure and placemaking agency, is initially focused on potential sites in Southwark, although other central locations…
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Dec- 2024 -4 DecemberPeople
Royal Yacht Britannia and Fingal Hotel name new hospitality director
The Royal Yacht Britannia and its sister ship, the luxury floating hotel Fingal, have announced the appointment of Ross McLean as the new director of hospitality, who will lead their guest experiences in Edinburgh’s Port of Leith. In his new role, McLean will lead a crew of over 100 hospitality…
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Nov- 2024 -6 NovemberAdvice
James Lynch: The secrets behind an award-winning hotel design
James Lynch, owner of The Albion Hotel, has had an unconventional journey to hospitality. From his early beginnings as an artist in East London to his eventual foray into hotel ownership in Wales, Lynch’s story is a testament to his commitment to creativity, community, and history. The Albion, nestled along…
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Sep- 2024 -2 SeptemberHotel Brands
Radisson sees over 130 new signings and openings in H1 2024
Radisson Hotel Group has revealed that it has made over 130 new signings and openings across its international portfolio in the first half of 2024. This includes the Group’s Radisson RED brand expanding into several new markets, such as Ireland, New Zealand, Thailand, Laos, and China, bringing its global portfolio…
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