
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Allen Simpson, chief executive of UKHospitality, said that a 3.9% increase in the national minimum wage and national living wage will add further pressure for hospitality businesses.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: BWH Hotels GB has rebranded as WorldHotels GB as part of a global strategy bringing more than 4,000 hotels across 100 countries under the WorldHotels masterbrand.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: KAYAK co-founders Steve Hafner and Paul English have launched Lola, an AI assistant for travel, dining and experiences backed by Booking Holdings.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteEurope: Independent luxury hotel brand Preferred Hotels & Resorts has promoted Roberta Possenti to senior vice president, Europe.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Mandarin Oriental has hosted a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the Mandarin Oriental, Miami and The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: London-based private equity firm Blantyre Capital has put its 10-property Crerar Hotel portfolio up for sale

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Relais & Châteaux has launched MyImpact, a digital platform to help support its members’ sustainability actions across 65 countries.