Australia’s International Hotel Group, TFE Hotels, is set to open its first UK properties this autumn, marking a significant milestone in its global expansion. As the first Australian hotel operator to enter the European market twenty years ago, TFE Hotels is making its UK debut with a strategic focus on cultural hubs beyond London. A new Adina-branded apartment-hotel The Wellington Glasgow by Adina is set to open in Autumn 2025.
The move follows more than two decades of successful growth in Europe by TFE Hotels and reflects the growing demand for flexible, design-forward apartment-hotel experiences in key leisure and business destinations across the UK. With existing Adina apartment-hotels across Germany, Austria, Denmark, Switzerland, Hungary, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore, TFE Hotels’ UK expansion represents a natural next step in the group’s European strategy.
The expansion strengthens TFE’s presence in a high-potential market and builds a valuable inbound network for its broader portfolio in Australia and New Zealand. A UK presence also enhances global visibility for the group’s brands, particularly among long-haul and European travellers. A city like Glasgow offers especially strong potential, benefiting from consistently high demand in both leisure and corporate travel sectors, driven by visitors from Asia, North America, and Europe.
The Wellington Glasgow by Adina is set just off George Square in central Glasgow and offers vibrant, design-led accommodation for business and leisure travellers alike. With easy access to the city’s conference hubs, music venues and nightlife, it is ideally positioned to meet the needs of a younger, experience-driven visitor.
The heritage character of The Wellington Glasgow by Adina aligns with TFE Hotels’ position as the largest custodian of heritage hotels in Oceania where TFE is leading the way with this transformative and sustainable practice, which marries heritage with modern luxury. This approach allows travellers to experience the grandeur of bygone eras while enjoying the comforts of contemporary design. From stately banks and grand government buildings to industrial warehouses and former gaols, these structures are being reimagined into unique spaces where history and hospitality converge.
The Wellington Glasgow by Adina will open in Autumn 2025.
The Wellington Glasgow by Adina
134 Wellington Street
Scotland, United Kingdom