Whitbread, the parent company of Premier Inn, has partnered with the Zero Carbon Forum to achieve net-zero emissions in the hospitality sector. Through its “Force for Good” program, Whitbread is committed to reducing operational emissions by 2040 and aims to cut Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2050. Initiatives include sourcing renewable energy, installing heat pumps and solar panels, and reducing waste. Collaboration with Zero Carbon Forum will aid in achieving these goals, particularly in addressing Scope 3 emissions. Warner Hotels has been recognized by Good Housekeeping for its outstanding ent ..read more

PPHE has seen revenues rise by 11.9% to £77m in Q1, with sales driven by a growth in occupancy as room rates continued to normalise across both leisure, corporate and meetings and events. Over the period, demand in the UK and the Netherlands was “solid”, while trading in Germany was “encouraging” as recovery continued. Trading in Croatia also showed positive early signs into the peak summer period.  RevPAR in Q1 was £98.1, rising 1.9% to £96.2 against the prior year, while like-for-like RevPAR rose by 3.3% to £99.4, up from £96.2.  The group saw a continued strengthening in occupancy ..read more

Dukes London has announced the appointment of Dusko Babic as its new director of operations. Babic worked in operational roles within established hotels for many years, including in an EMEA Franchise Services Team overseeing a portfolio of more than 470 hotels across the regions. His two decades in the industry have also seen him work closely with stakeholders, providing operational support and training, and coordinating processes and programmes for hotel portfolios. Babic has already set the wheels in motion by announcing a new classic comfort menu in the Dukes Great British Restaurant. In ad ..read more

Warner Hotels has been awarded Good Housekeeping’s “most prestigious” accreditations for its line-up of entertainment at its hotels.  The hotel group, which is known for its staycations, was recently voted as ‘Reader Recommended’ by the Good Housekeeping Institute for its entertainment services.  Warner Hotels was granted the award after successfully passing a rigorous testing process. Warner Hotels customers from The Good Housekeeping Institute’s reader panel reviewed its entertainment services, including a range of live music performances, comedy shows, dance classes, theatre produ ..read more

South View Lodges in the Devonshire countryside has been brought to the market for the first time in 15 years. Located four miles from Exeter City Centre, the resort sits within six acres of managed woodlands and lakes. The lakeside retreat offers guests a luxury self-catering accommodation across six bespoke lodges. Each lodge features a large open-plan kitchen and wood-burning stove, living room, double bedrooms, and private balconies with sunken hot tubs overlooking the lakes. The business is currently owned and operated by Andrew and Jill Taylor, who are selling to focus on other interests ..read more

Whitbread, owner of Premier Inn, has announced its latest collaboration with Zero Carbon Forum on its journey to achieving net zero in hospitality. The group, which operates a vertically integrated model combining the ownership of property and operation of hotels and restaurants, has made a commitment to reduce operational emissions through its “Force for Good” programme.  Split into three pillars – opportunity, community and responsibility – the programme aims to ensure positive impact on all stakeholders and communities. Gaining SBTi (Science-Based Targets initiative) validation in 2023 ..read more

Gillian Mylles has been appointed as the new general manager of The Resident Edinburgh ahead of its opening. The hotel, featuring 164 rooms, underwent redevelopment from a 1960s establishment into a modern property. Operated by Resident Hotels, this Upper Upscale hotel is the sixth within the group’s portfolio. Mylles, with extensive experience in leading hotel groups in the UK, expressed excitement about the hotel’s focus on guest experience and sustainability. David JM Orr, CEO of Resident Hotels, emphasised Mylles’ talent and track record, foreseeing the hotel’s establishment as one of the ..read more

Splendid Hospitality Group has signed an agreement with Marriott International to launch the first ever Four Point Express by Sheraton hotel in the UK with the Four Points Express London Euston opening in Summer 2024. Splendid Hospitality has invested £50m into this new project, which includes a complete refurbishment of the current building. It also signals Splendid Hospitality’s first venture with Marriott International. The new brand, Four Point Express by Sheraton, is designed for the midscale segment, designed to offer “value conscious travellers a seamless hotel experience in a convenien ..read more

A five-star hotel in the Lake District is preparing for a strong tourist season after securing a “significant” refinancing deal for an undisclosed amount.  Located in Bowness on Windermere, The Cranleigh Boutique and its sister venues received funding from The Cumberland Society, which helped them structure a refinancing deal that consolidated finances across The Cranleigh Boutique and Lake View Garden Bar. The group said the move will create a single point of contact which would allow managing director Steve Hargreaves to “move more efficiently with future plans”.   The re ..read more

The Resident Edinburgh has appointed Gillian Mylles as the new general manager ahead of the hotel’s opening. The 164-room property was subject to redevelopment from a 1960s establishment into a new hotel building.  Resident Hotels will operate the Upper Upscale hotel, developed with Mactaggart Family and Partners, becoming the sixth ‘The Resident’ branded hotel within the group’s portfolio.  Mylles’ experience spans leading hotel groups in the UK, including Malmaison, Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants, and InterContinental, with a focus on Edinburgh.  David JM Orr, CEO of Resident ..read more