Montcalm Royal London House has joined Marriott International’s Autograph Collection Hotels, marking an exciting new chapter for the landmark Finsbury Square hotel.

Oxford Witney Hotel is expected to become the UK’s first JdV by Hyatt hotel by the end of 2026, bringing the brand’s vibrant, locally inspired approach to Witney, Oxfordshire.

When Montcalm Mayfair prepared to reopen in 2025 following an extensive transformation, Halo worked alongside Montcalm Collection’s in-house team and specialist partners to shape and deliver an integrated launch strategy for the hotel and its signature restaurant, Lilli by Akira Back.

We are delighted to share that Halo has been shortlisted as a finalist at The UK Small Business Awards 2026, in the Best Small Business category.

We are thrilled to share that Halo Business Consulting has been selected as a finalist at the inaugural Best SME Awards 2026, shortlisted in two categories: Best Enterprise and Best Family Business.

We are excited to share that Co-Founder Ashleigh Donald has been awarded the Entrepreneurial Businesswoman: Marketing & Social Award at The Great British Businesswoman Awards. The prestigious ceremony, held on 30th January 2025 in London, honoured outstanding female entrepreneurs who are making significant contributions to their respective industries.

It’s hard to believe that five years have flown by since Halo Business Consulting began its journey. What started as a vision with a lot of hope has blossomed into a thriving business and we have been privileged to partner with some outstanding clients and collaborators across the hospitality industry and beyond. As we celebrate this milestone, we’re immensely grateful to everyone who has been a part of our journey.

We are delighted to announce the launch of our brand-new podcast, The Halo Effect: Hospitality Stories with Ashleigh and Michael Donald. 

The following article originally featured as a collaboration between Halo and Hospitality News Middle East. Click here for the original article. 

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Halo Business Consulting has been shortlisted for not one, but two major awards this month!

Kew Green Hotels, one of the leading international hotel management companies, announces the recent opening of voco Leicester and voco Manchester, marking a significant milestone following its acquisition and rebranding of Hotel Brooklyn Manchester and Hotel Brooklyn Leicester,supported by the quality and reassurance of one of the world’s leading hotel companies, IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG).

Recorded on Tuesday, 5th March 2024 "Elevating the Guest Journey - Hospitality in the Digital Era" is a free, dynamic webinar designed specifically for hospitality industry leaders, marketers, and entrepreneurs.

Ashleigh was privileged to join the Global Revenue Forum in London as a panel member at the end of January. It was a fascinating event that brought to light the evolving trends and breakthrough innovations shaping commercial opportunities in the global hospitality industry.

After a busy festive period for the hospitality industry, January can often be a little quieter for Hotels, Bars and Restaurants. It can be an ideal time to reflect on and potentially redefine your customer service standards.

Kew Green Hotels have announced the successful acquisition of Hotel Brooklyn Manchester and Hotel Brooklyn Leicester. 

The full version of the following article originally appeared Hospitality News Middle East. 

Ashleigh Donald, co-founder of Halo Business Consulting, shares her thoughts on how entrepreneurs can build a business that will stay the pace and generate interest for all the right reasons.

The Best Businesswomen Awards have announced their national winners for 2023. Ashleigh Donald, co-founder of Halo Business Consulting, was awarded the gold winner of the Best Business Woman in Marketing & PR.