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Bob W signs lease for 143-room aparthotel in Copenhagen’s Ørestad

🏨 Bob W has secured a long-term lease with Urban Partners to open a 143-room aparthotel in Copenhagen's Ørestad district. 📍 The six-storey development will also feature 210 residential apartments, spanning 13,100 sq m, near the Bella Center. 🎯 Construction starts spring and finishes by summer 2028. 🏗️ With shared amenities like meeting rooms and a roof terrace, the project caters to the growing demand for flexible living. 🚆 Ørestad's location offers easy access to the metro, airport, and city center.

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Ennismore outlines 2026 pipeline as portfolio hits 200th hotel

Ennismore has outlined plans to open more than 35 hotels and more than 20 food and beverage venues in 2026, with a string of new properties planned across the UK…

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B&B Hotels completes refurbishment of seven UK properties

🏨 B&B Hotels completed refurbishments of seven UK hotels, including Birmingham and Cambridge, over 18 months. The investment program, finished with a showcase in Birmingham, updated guest rooms and communal spaces for simpler, modern designs. Sustainability was prioritized, with certifications from SOCOTEC. CEO Patrick O’Connell praised the team for providing affordable, environmentally mindful hospitality. Founded in 1990, B&B Hotels, owned by Goldman Sachs since 2019, operates over 900 hotels globally, and plans further UK expansion.

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UKH warns of over 2,000 closures without business rates relief

More than 2,000 hospitality venues could close over the coming year unless the government introduces sector-wide relief on business rates, according to new analysis from UKHospitality. The trade body said…

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Criterion Capital acquires St Giles London Hotel in West End deal

🏨 Criterion Capital has acquired the 732-room St Giles London Hotel, located at the junction of Oxford Street and Tottenham Court Road. This strategic purchase reunifies the site after over 30 years. St Giles was acquired from the YMCA, who ceased operations there in 2025. Criterion's portfolio now exceeds 3,700 rooms in the West End, with a planned expansion to over 9,000 rooms by 2029, focusing on redevelopment and reuse. Criterion was founded by property investor Asif Aziz.

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Elegant Hotel Collection to open The Shepherd Mayfair in 2026

🏨 Elegant Hotel Collection will open The Shepherd Mayfair in 2026 in London, featuring 82 rooms over 33,600 sq ft. Architect Timothy Shepherd leads the project, inspired by Mayfair's historic mansions. The hotel will offer three dining venues: Fayre, a 75-cover brasserie; The Lounge, a 58-cover café/bar; and Teddy's, a 72-cover cocktail bar. Interiors will have a timeless design with customized features and lighting by New York's Apparatus.

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How all-inclusive holidays are becoming premium and personalised

🏖️ Redefining all-inclusive hospitality: In 2026, guest expectations have evolved, prioritizing personalization over standardization. Post-pandemic travelers seek quality over quantity, with premium resorts focusing on meaningful experiences. The shift to experience-led hospitality emphasizes authentic cultural engagements. ⏰ December 2025 reports include Daish's Holidays' £1m investment across 10 hotels and Harrison Leisure's acquisition of Ardlui Resort. 📍 Technology enhances personalization, while maintaining human interaction, offering owners a resilient and emotionally rewarding model.

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Bovey Castle to host chef competition in February

🍽 Five-star Bovey Castle in Dartmoor will host the "Battle of Eden 2026: A Night at the Movies" competition on 28 February 2026. Five head chefs from the Eden Hotel Collection will compete, including Stu Deeley, a MasterChef winner. Guests will judge film-inspired dishes. The chefs have over 80 years of combined fine dining experience. The event is part of a two-night stay with themed activities, golf, and spa access starting 27 February. Mark Chambers praised the chefs' elite backgrounds.

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Northumberland pub with rooms brought to market for £425k

🍺 The Sun Inn in Acomb, Northumberland, is for sale at £425k. The pub, located two miles north of Hexham, offers a bar seating 34, a breakfast area for 12, a beer garden, and six letting rooms. Also included is a two-bedroom apartment. Situated near Hadrian’s Wall and Hexham Abbey, it attracts both locals and tourists. Marslie McGregor of Christie and Co anticipates strong interest due to its charming appeal and varied income streams.

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Premier Inn plans second hotel in Chichester

🏨 Whitbread plans to open an 82-room Premier Inn on Bognor Road, Chichester, complementing an existing location at Gate Leisure Park. The site was purchased from Hanbury Properties, which prepared the land, including WWII fuel depot remediation. Construction begins in spring. Whitbread aims to expand in Sussex, operating 23 hotels across West and East Sussex by year-end. Premier Inn operates 840+ hotels with 86,000 rooms, targeting 125,000 across the UK and Ireland.

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