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Corina Duma

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Two Arora Group hotel developments brought to market for £6m

🏨 Two Arora Group-owned hotel development sites in Birmingham and Glasgow city centers are on the market for a combined price of £6 million. The Birmingham site, priced at £2 million, has planning approval for a 227-bedroom hotel. The Glasgow site is listed for £4 million and includes planning for a 276-bedroom hotel near Glasgow Queen Street station. Acquired in July 2025, these non-core assets offer potential for alternative development.
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Voco Zeal Exeter achieves BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ rating

📍 Voco Zeal Exeter Science Park hotel, a 142-room facility in Western Europe, achieved the BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ rating, becoming a pioneer in the region. This IHG project, built to Passivhaus standards with SCS, incorporates ultra-low carbon methods, Solarlab vertical photovoltaic panels, and 100% electric operations. It won ‘Green Building Project of the Year’ at the edie Net Zero Awards 2025. Completed by RED Construction Group, it aims to aid the hotel industry in reaching net zero by 2050.
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Clermont Hotel Group appoints five internal GMs

🏨 Clermont Hotel Group has appointed Natasha Ludlow, Michael Hedges, Parik Zala, Dries Gadeyne, and Akhilesh Gupta as general managers across its 14-hotel portfolio. Last year, the group's training hours increased by 140% to 48,000 at The Academy. Ludlow will manage The Royal Horseguards, while Hedges and Zala will manage The Clermont Victoria and Charing Cross respectively. Gadeyne and Gupta are now overseeing Thistle Holborn, Bloomsbury Park, Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5, and Thistle Express Luton.
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Timeless Collection acquires Stoke Rochford Hall

🏨 The Timeless Collection of LSG Holdings acquired the 28-acre Stoke Rochford Hall estate in Lincolnshire. Built in 1843 by William Burn, the Grade I listed manor underwent restoration after a 2005 fire. The property includes 110 en-suite bedrooms, a conference center for 300 delegates, a leisure club, and a Grade II-listed obelisk. The sale was a 999-year long-leasehold interest asset sale. Patrick Leoni Sceti, of Timeless Collection, and Peter Brunt, of Colliers, highlighted its historic and modern appeal.
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Bowood Estate appoints head of business development

🏨 In Wiltshire, Bowood Estate appoints Kathrin Cockhill as head of business development to expand its hotel, spa, and golf resort. With over 20 years of experience, including roles at Hilton and Center Parcs, Cockhill aims to drive revenue growth and enhance guest experiences. The estate, home to the Lansdowne family for 250+ years, includes accommodations and function spaces. Cockhill will focus on business partnerships and international appeal. Lord Kerry supports her vision to maintain Bowood’s legacy.
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Mollie’s appoints new head of marketing

📈 John Weston-Stanley becomes Mollie's head of marketing during its national expansion. His appointment precedes the launch of Mollie's first city-centre site in Manchester. Weston-Stanley previously spent 10 years at London’s Third Space health club, leading brand and marketing efforts. His strategy focuses on positioning, creative execution, and impact measurement to enhance brand awareness and loyalty. As Mollie’s grows, Weston-Stanley aims to capitalize on the brand's unique value-luxe proposition in the UK hospitality market.
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IHG profits jump 13% to $1.3bn amid ‘record’ hotel openings

📈 IHG Hotels and Resorts reported a 13% rise in operating profits to $1.3bn for 2025, opening 443 hotels with 65,100 rooms. RevPAR increased by 1.5%, with a 4.6% rise in EMEAA regions countering a 1.6% drop in Greater China. Net debt rose by $551m to $2.5bn, and the company launched a new premium brand, Noted Collection. A $950m share buyback program is authorized for 2026, aiming for a $5bn cumulative return over five years.
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Hand Picked Hotels bolsters senior leadership in Channel Islands

🏨 Will Jackson is appointed general manager of l’Horizon Hotel and Spa in Jersey, while José Simoes becomes the hotel manager at Braye Beach Hotel in Alderney. Jaime Short joins as director of sales for the Channel Islands at Hand Picked Hotels. These appointments support a growth strategy across Jersey, Alderney, and Guernsey. The l’Horizon Hotel recently received Green Tourism accreditation and an AA-rosette award. Julia Hands emphasizes their commitment to investing in the Channel Islands.
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