Premier Inn owner Whitbread plans £1bn sale and leaseback to fuel expansion strategy
Whitbread, owner of Premier Inn, will sell and lease back £1bn of property to fund UK and Germany growth, amid a £250m buyback and ambitious 2030 profit targets.
Jet2.com wins 2025 Exceptional Service Award from Feefo, marking industry-leading customer care
Jet2.com has been honoured with Feefo’s 2025 Exceptional Service Award—one of only 33 global winners and the only airline recognised—for consistent customer service excellence.
Why Jersey is having a moment, and it’s not just the Bergerac reboot
Sun-dappled coastlines, low-tax living, and a deeply storied past — the Channel Island of Jersey is stepping confidently back into the spotlight. And with the return of Bergerac to TV…
Why Dubai is still the world’s most exhilarating city to live, work, and explore
From camel polo to AI-powered cities, Michelin-starred dinners to secret supper clubs, few places combine ambition and allure quite like Dubai.
Marriott to buy Citizen M hotels in $355m move into affordable luxury market
Marriott International will acquire Citizen M for $355m as it expands into the “affordable luxury” hotel sector, adding 8,500 rooms across 36 hotels worldwide to its portfolio.
Getting to Know: Joseph Colina, general manager, Raffles Grand Hotel D’angkor
Joseph Colina, General Manager of Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor in Siem Reap, shares how curiosity, collaboration, and cultural connection shape his leadership at one of Southeast Asia’s most iconic heritage…
Getting to Know: Lovorka Struna, general manager, Hotel Alhambra and Historic Villas, Lošinj
Lovorka Struna, GM of Hotel Alhambra and Historic Villas in Lošinj, Croatia, shares how sport, music, and mindfulness inspire her heartfelt approach to luxury hospitality and leadership by the sea.
Getting to Know: Javier Gimeno, general manager, Meliá Pattaya Hotel
Javier Gimeno, General Manager of Meliá Pattaya Hotel, shares his journey from bellman to leader, his vision for Spanish-inspired hospitality in Thailand, and why empowerment and empathy define his approach.
Getting to Know: Edward E. Snoeks, general manager, the Hari Hong Kong
Edward E. Snoeks, GM of The Hari Hong Kong, reflects on a lifelong hospitality journey that began in his mother’s guesthouse in Holland and now continues in one of Asia’s…
Gatwick named UK’s worst airport for delays for second year running
London Gatwick has once again been named the UK’s most delay-prone airport, according to official figures from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
Getting to Know You: Minh Phan, general manager, Azerai La Residence Hue
Minh Phan, GM of Azerai La Residence Hue, shares his journey from Czechoslovakia to leading one of Vietnam’s finest boutique hotels—his philosophy on hospitality, cultural heritage, and guest experience.
Getting to Know: Simon Gregorn, general manager of Villa Nai, Croatia
Simon Gregorn, GM of the five-star Villa Nai on Croatia’s Dugi Otok island, shares how languages, legacy, and leadership shaped his global hotel career and his discreet vision of modern…