North America
The ‘North America’ tag covers developments in the hotel and hospitality industry across the United States and Canada, with a focus on stories relevant to UK-based hotel professionals and investors. Our coverage includes major brand expansions, market trends, M&A activity, leadership changes, and performance data. We also report on how North American innovations and strategies are influencing the UK and global hospitality landscape.
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Jun- 2025 -27 JunePeople
Mandarin Oriental appoints senior leaders for residences and homes division
Mandarin Oriental has appointed Brad Berry and Philip Leighton to senior roles within its development team, as the group strengthens its focus on branded residences and luxury home offerings. Berry will become head of residences and homes from June 2025. He brings more than 25 years’ experience in luxury real…
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May- 2025 -12 MayHotels
Great Wolf Resorts unveils plans for new Bolsover District development
US leisure operator Great Wolf Resorts has unveiled plans for a new indoor water park and resort for Bolsover District on the outskirts of Clowne. The Bolsover District Council met with representatives from Great Wolf Resorts, who proposed a 500+ bedroom hotel, an indoor water park, conference facilities, and leisure…
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Apr- 2025 -3 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 3/4/25
The Vine Hotel in Skegness, dating back to 1770 and considered the oldest property in the area, is on the market for £1.7m. This historic hotel, with 25 ensuite bedrooms, a restaurant, two bars, and event spaces, sits on 3 acres of land. It also has planning permission for an…
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3 AprilHotel Brands
Soho House revenues rise 7% to $1.2bn in FY24
Soho House has reported that total revenues rose by 7% year-over-year to $1.2bn (£910m) year to 29 December 2024, as membership revenues surged 17.2% to $418m (£316m) year-over-year. It comes as, during the fourth quarter, total revenues rose 5.4% to $305.6m (£231.7m) with the help of membership revenues jumping 15.6%…
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2 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 2/4/25
Martin Carabott has been appointed as the new executive chef at Gravetye Manor in West Sussex, starting in April. Originally from Malta, Carabott won the Roux Scholarship in 2018 while working at Hide in London and later trained at Eleven Madison Park in New York. He was previously head of…
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2 AprilHotels
The Hoxton, Edinburgh to open in June 2025
The Hoxton, Edinburgh has revealed that it is set to open in June this year in Haymarket. The new hotel will comprise 11 stitched-together townhouses set across both sides of the street, with original Georgian features enhanced by Ennismore’s in-house design team, AIME Studios. The hotel will feature 214 rooms…
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Mar- 2025 -25 MarchHotels
Garner Hotels by IHG signs Haymarket Hub Hotel Edinburgh
The Edinburgh Collection has announced that the Haymarket Hub Hotel will reopen in June 2025 under IHG Hotels and Resorts’ Garner Hotels brand, following an extensive £2m refurbishment. Located directly opposite Edinburgh’s Haymarket Station, the 195-room hotel has been redesigned to align with Garner’s brand identity. The refurbishment was led…
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19 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 19/3/25
EasyHotel Victoria in London has completed a £2m refurbishment, modernising all 105 rooms with low-carbon design elements, new 4-star mattresses, better soundproofing, and fast Wi-Fi. The eco-friendly upgrades include electric heating, low-flow showers, and biodegradable toiletries, reducing plastic waste by 60%. Recognised with a Gold certification from Green Tourism, the…
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19 MarchTechnology
HotelREZ full-year revenues rise by 12%
HotelREZ Hotels and Resorts has continued its double-digit growth in the past 12-months amid the ongoing expansion of its customer base, achieving over 12% revenue growth in 2024. The consultancy services and technology business now has more than 2,500 independent hotels, aparthotels and hotel groups across 100 countries. Regionally, HotelREZ saw…
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Jan- 2025 -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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