A Whole World of Local: '24 Hours In… Southampton'. Laura Sayburn, Sales & Marketing Manager of our voco Southampton shares how to spend time in a city that's often overlooked but impossible to forget. Take a read below!

A Whole World of Local: 'More than a celebration, bringing Peterhead together through Scottish Week'. Our Whole World of Local ethos is about creating meaningful connections with the communities around us. For Karen Day, Cluster Director of Sales, Crowne Plaza Aberdeen Airport & Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen Airport, and Chairperson of Peterhead Scottish Week, that connection is deeply personal. Reflecting on eight years leading the town’s much-loved gala celebrations, Karen shares why creating unforgettable experiences for the Peterhead community matters so much, and how local pride, tradition and togetherness continue to shape both the event and her own leadership journey.

Celebrating another proud milestone for our UK team! We’re honoured to have been recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Best Places to Work for three consecutive years, while also being spotlighted as a Best Place to Work for Wellbeing. This achievement reflects the incredible culture our teams create every day, built on collaboration, support, passion, and people-first values. A huge thank you to every Hotelitarian across Valor who makes this such a great place to work. Here’s to continuing to grow together.

People & Culture Director, Moira Laird, shares how people-focused training, learning and leadership creates a culture that helps deliver exceptional guest experiences. Read more in HR Chief below

A Whole World of Local: Creating a home for the Commonwealth Games at Crowne Plaza Glasgow