Hilton is to open a Spark by Hilton London Chiswick in spring 2026 in partnership with London Metro Hotels, joining a growing portfolio of Spark by Hilton hotels across the UK, including Spark by Hilton London Romford and Spark by Hilton London Luton. Set within restored Victorian townhouses, the hotel will have 105 rooms, a casual dining area, meeting space, a complimentary hydration station with fresh fruit, as well as a 24/7 retail market for on-the-go travellers. On-site parking will also be available for added convenience.
Travalyst, the not-for-profit travel sustainability coalition founded by Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, has appointed Julie Cheetham as its new Chief Executive Officer. South Africa-based Cheetham was part of the founding team and then CEO of Weeva, the sustainability management platform created to democratise access to tools and data for accommodation providers across 86 countries. It was acquired by Travalyst in 2024, where the technology was transformed and developed into the Travalyst Data Hub. She replaces Sally Davey who steps down in December after five years in the role.
Advito has launched the Hotel Sustainability Index (HSI), a new scoring framework that gives corporate travel programmes a comprehensive way to evaluate the environmental performance of all hotel properties around the world. Built on detailed data provided in-part directly by hotels and major chains, the index scores properties up to 100 points across six categories: CO₂ emissions, water consumption, energy usage, eco-certifications, transparency, and other sustainability initiatives, like single-use plastics, recycling, and more.
