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Pic (left to right) Niamh Gallagher, Ella-Louise Bodin and Sonia Kubala from Sunderland Hilton Garden Inn who are finalists in the North East Hoteliers Association Excellence awards.

Trio of hotel staff in line for prestigious hospitality awards

The partnership strengthens MHR's Where Business Connects proposition

Ad Feature Millennium Hotels and Resorts partners with HXE for digital innovation

Gregory Boyle, Revenue Manager with the beehives on the roof at Hilton Garden Inn Sunderland with Gareth Freeman, GM

How 150,000 bees are helping the environment and guests at city hotel

Outside the new Continental Hotel at the junction of John Street and St Thomas Street in 1958. The original was buried under the wreckage left by German bombers during a raid on Sunderland in 1943.

The Sunderland hotel which was built on top of a German air raid site

The Ada Lovelace suite at Seaham Hall

Seaham Hall recognised amongst best hotels in the world

Lindeth Fell Country House Hotel combines elegant interiors with panoramic views across Windermere and the surrounding fells

Lindeth Fell review: Luxury with genuine hospitality

New Woodland Spa private spa suites in County Durham

I tried the North East's newest spa and its super private experience

Holiday Inn Express teamed up with comedian Rob Beckett to launch The Great Wake-up Debate

Eight in 10 Brits stick rigidly to a set morning routine

Some of the Norwegian Sunderland Football Club fans with their flag outside the Belmont Guest House in Roker.
Oh and by the way, Kom igjen, gutta! is Norwegian for Haway The Lads.

When Norway invaded Sunderland and loved every minute of it!

Slaley Hall in Northumberland is a popular winter escape for spa and countryside breaks

The best spa break deals near Sunderland - including 60% savings

The Belfry combines championship golf, modern accommodation and extensive leisure facilities across its 550-acre estate

Review: Why The Belfry remains one of Britain's best golf resorts

The new hotel will be built on the current site of Durham County Cricket Club’s Banks Homes Riverside stadium.

Durham County Cricket Club's new 152 bedroom hotel gets the go ahead

Jumping the breakfast buffet queue made the list

The biggest hotel guest faux pas have been revealed

Seaham Hall is celebrating 25 years as a hotel

Seaham Hall celebrating 25 years with summer party

Our writer tested out the new highlights at the popular theme park

Alton Towers and kids review: Bluey rides, waterpark and the real cost
A family trip to Alton Towers brought thrills, tantrums, eye-watering prices and one very happy four-year-old
Danny Hall

A spacious, contemporary space awaits at Native Manchester

Review: The Manchester hotel that gets space and style right

KAYAK have launched the AI tool to support travel planning.

Ad Feature KAYAK launches 'Ask AI' to simplify travel planning

The Malmaison in Manchester topped the UK list.

Top places you can stay for £100 or less

Le Chateau De Jouarres sits in the Minervois wine region of southern France

Seven nights in this gorgeous French chateau cost just £129 per person

Sunday brunch at Fairmont St Andrews is a coastal Scottish feast

The Corallia Beach has stunning views over one of Coral Bay's finest sandy beaches

Cyprus getaway from £219pp – sun, beach and flights included

Rubens at the Palace Hotel - a suberb five-star hotel in the heart of London

The Rubens at the Palace review: luxury London hotel stay

The Inter2 Salou is a sprawling sun trap, in the heart of Costa Dorada

Seven nights in Spain for £169pp? This Salou deal is turning heads

Ibiza is one of the most popular resorts for UK travel

Book a £229pp seven-night Ibiza holiday with flights with this deal

The 4* Karras Hotel hotel in Zante, Greek Islands, is included in the loveholidays Spring sale.

loveholidays Spring sale has up to £550 off and Zante from £279pp

Brimstone Hotel and Spa

Inside the Lake District spa hotel where a fire is lit before arrival
From fireside suites to thermal spa zones and indulgent dining, Brimstone Hotel and Spa delivers a luxury Lake District escape that’s hard to leave
Julie Bayley

Memories of the day Prince Harry stayed at the Crossways Hotel.

The day when Prince William belted out YMCA at a North East karaoke

Vicky Pattison and husband Ercan Ramadan

Vicky Pattison opens up about being unable to leave Dubai

A Sunderland Echo report on one of the plans for the Grand Hotel site in the 1970s.

The Sunderland hotel which hit the headlines after its closure

Snowshoe hike in Switzerland

I went to Switzerland and stayed in a winter wonderland

The sale includes some exotic locations, along with classic Mediterranean favourites

Loveholidays launches winter sale with up to £600 off 2026 holidays

'I'm proud': New 5-star resort hotel restaurant to open in summer

Fly out to Turkey and stay in a posh hotel for seven nights for just £139 per person with this deal

Travel agent cuts seven-night holidays to £20 per person per night

Marriott Newcastle Gateshead

'Well-funded buyers, get in touch' - major hotel is put up for sale

Ye Olde Bell Hotel exterior

Beat those winter blues with a stay at Nottinghamshire spa hotel

ScentAir's Whisper Home smart diffuser is pricey, but incredibly effective

This smart diffuser made my whole house smell like a luxury hotel

Everyone needs to visit Malta at least once. The Barcelo Fortina Malta hotel.

Why Malta needs to be on your 2026 bucket list

Residential flats proposed in space above 11 Vine Place in Sunderland city centre (July 2025)

New hotel rooms planned above Sunderland shop near several nightclubs

George Washington Hotel, Washington

Hotel learns verdict of plans to build new spa and pool

This is a seriously clever way of getting bargain rooms

This Travelodge hack could slash the cost of your next hotel stay

This is why the UK's Best Coastal Community is truly not to be missed

Craving some sunshine? It's the best time of year to book a holiday - and these deals are amazing

Loveholidays sale launches holidays from just £17 per person per night

Eshott Hall.

Prominent North East hotel in historic Georgian manor set to reopen

The Barceló Playa Blanca, Lanzarote

I visited one of Europe's best beach resorts

Light fantastic Atrium Bar & Restaurant beckons as President Hotel's beating heart.

Impressive President Hotel is a capital idea

Spa breaks are a lovely gift to give - and they're really cheap at the moment

It’s not too late to gift a spa break this Christmas - deals still on

I stayed at the five-star luxury resort Long Beach in Mauritius for a week and it was quite simply paradise. (Photo: Isabella Boneham)

The five-star luxury resort in Mauritius that is paradise on earth

Travelodge rooms vary wildly in price depending on the day or location you choose - but a new online tool can help you find the sweet spots and bag a bargain

New price finder tool could slash the cost of Christmas hotel stays

Marylebone High Street looked like a winter wonderland at night time

Enjoy a festive shopping and foodie trip in Marylebone Village, London

I stayed at the four-star Citadines Holborn-Covent Garden aparthotel in London and had the perfect weekend away. (Photo: Isabella Boneham)

I stayed in a spacious London aparthotel - perfect weekend getaway

Just £79 could see you soaking up a desert sunset on the back of a camel with this incredible deal

Fly off to Marrakech for just £79 with hotel and a sunset camel ride

Middle Eight's impressive facade just minutes from Covent Garden

Middle Eight hotel review: a five-star stay that won’t break the bank

The Celtic Manor Resort looking festive

To the manor born: I stayed at a five-star luxury resort for just £90

Northumberland County Council leader Glen Sanderson at Newcastle Central Station

North East tourism tax dubbed a burden that risks hurting businesses

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