George Sell
George is the editor of Boutique Hotel News, and has more than a decade's experience as a hospitality, property and travel journalist. He regularly contributes to a wide range of international publications and websites.
Recent Articles
Wisconsin department store set for boutique hotel conversion
US: The former Zahn’s department store in downtown Racine is to be converted in to an 80-room boutique hotel.
BLHS to become part of URBAN LIVING FESTIVAL in 2020
UK: The 2020 Boutique and Lifestyle Hotel Summit (BLHS) will be part of a new, bigger hospitality and real estate event, the URBAN LIVING FESTIVAL.
DMA gets green light for Brighton boutique hotel conversion
UK: Architects Dexter Moren Associates (DMA) has received planning consent to refurbish and extend Brighton’s Old Ship Hotel into a boutique lifestyle hotel.
Accor launches new loyalty program and teams up with Alibaba
France/China: Accor has partnered with Chinese online retail giant Alibaba Group, to develop apps and loyalty programs to appeal to Chinese consumers.
Manchester United stars open hotel after six-year renovation
UK: GG Hospitality has opened the 40-key Stock Exchange Hotel in Manchester.
Even review: Sustainability dominates at Deloitte conference
BHN editor George Sell reports from the 2019 Deloitte European Hotel Investment Conference in London.
Lumley Castle appoints GM and executive chef
UK: Former GM of the Isle of Eriska hotel Gordon Cartwright has been appointed general manager at Lumley Castle near Durham.
Tapestry Collection to make Canadian debut in New Brunswick
Canada: The 97-key Canvas Moncton will be the first Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel in Canada.