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Ronan Group and Staycity Partner to Develop 288-Room Wilde Aparthotel at Dublin's North Docklands by 2026

🏢 Ronan Group and Staycity Group are partnering to develop a 288-room aparthotel at Waterfront South Central in Dublin's North Docklands under Staycity's Wilde brand. The eight-storey property will be part of a 4.6-acre mixed-use scheme. A planning application will be submitted soon, with a decision expected by Q2 2026. Staycity operates 6,500 apartments in 20 cities. The project supports business and leisure demand and is adjacent to Citi's development.

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Daish’s Holidays Promotes Maria Green to Head of Sales and Marketing, Carla Manners to Reservations Manager

💻 Maria Green and Carla Manners have been promoted at Daish’s Holidays' Bournemouth head office. Green, with the company for 10 years, now heads sales and marketing for 11 UK hotels. Manners, who joined in 2019, is the new reservations manager. Green aims to grow the business and welcome new guests. Daish’s Holidays, a family-owned coach holiday group, has operated for over 45 years in seaside locations.

Valamar's Flagship Pical Resort in Poreč to Open in March 2026, Marking Largest Investment to Date

🏨 Valamar Hotels and Resorts plans to open its flagship Pical Resort in Poreč, Croatia, in March 2026, marking its largest investment. Located in Parenzana Beachfront Park, the resort features a congress center to draw business travelers. The group is enhancing its dining offerings with Michelin-starred chefs and using 80% local ingredients across 11 restaurants. Renovations include 334 rooms at Sunny Poreč and upgrades at Lanterna, Krk, Valamar Meteor Hotel, and Places Dalmacija for the 2026 season.

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Dalata Hotel Group to Open 370-Room Maldron Hotel in Kensington by 2029, Expanding London Portfolio to Seven

🏨 Dalata Hotel Group will expand its London portfolio by leasing a new four-star Maldron hotel in Kensington, increasing its sites to seven. The 370-room hotel, adjacent to Olympia London, will open in 2029 pending planning approval. The all-electric building aims for BREEAM Excellent accreditation. Dalata plans to open additional hotels in Dublin, Berlin, and Edinburgh by December 31, 2026. The redeveloped Olympia area expects 12 million annual visitors, with strong transport links.

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The Francis Hotel in Bath Unveils £14M Renovation's Final Stage with New Spa Featuring Unique Thermal Suite

🏨 The Francis Hotel in Bath unveiled a new spa, completing a £14 million renovation of its Georgian property. Located on Queen Square, the spa features three treatment rooms, a relaxation area, and Bath's only private thermal experience suite. This includes a foam steam bath, shower circuit, and heated bench. Guests can enjoy holistic rituals, reflexology, and Reiki. The hotel, recently listed among the UK's top 50 places to stay, also refurbished 98 rooms and opened the Emberwood restaurant.

Africa's Hotel Development Reaches Record 123,846 Rooms; Egypt Leads with Over 45,000 Rooms in Pipeline

🏨 Africa's hotel development pipeline has reached 123,846 rooms across 675 hotels, marking an 18.6% growth. Egypt leads with 45,984 rooms in 185 properties, followed by Morocco with 10,606 rooms. Marriott International tops with 31,782 rooms, with Hilton and Accor trailing. North Africa leads in volume, but East Africa, especially Ethiopia and Kenya, shows strong construction momentum. Despite a forecast of 65,000 rooms by 2027, past trends indicate actual deliveries often fall short.

The Bannister Family Retains Coniston Hotel and Spa, Appoints Roddy Bannister as New Managing Director

🏨 The Bannister family, as of 2023, has withdrawn the Coniston Hotel and Spa from sale, keeping the 1,400-acre Yorkshire estate within the family since 1969. Nick Bannister steps back after 11 years as managing director, handing the role to his son, Roddy Bannister, who shifts from finance to oversee daily operations. Located near Skipton, the estate will focus on seasonal food and guest experiences. The Coniston remains a cherished family legacy.

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Pellicano Hotels to Reopen Three Renovated Italian Properties in April, Expanding Beach Clubs and Suites

🏨 Pellicano Hotels is reopening three Italian properties in April. La Posta Vecchia, a 17th-century palazzo, reopens on April 1 with four new suites and an expanded beach club. Hotel Il Pellicano and Mezzatorre Hotel and Thermal Spa both open on April 2, with 23 and 16 refurbished rooms respectively. The Il Dolce Far Bene program, focusing on energy efficiency, continues. CEO Marie-Louise Sciò hints at more initiatives for the 2026 season.

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RealVantage Acquires Heathcote Hotel in Manchester for £14m, Plans Expansion and Renovation by 2026

🏨 RealVantage acquired the Heathcote Hotel in Manchester for £14 million with an 85% equity stake, leaving Oberland with 15%. The 61-room hotel at 107 Piccadilly, designed by Charles Henry Heathcote in 1899, will expand to 78 rooms post-refurbishment, closing April 2026 for six months. A soft launch is planned for October 2026, with C1 Capital managing the site. Investors aim for a 16% net internal rate of return over three years.

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Hotels Utilizing AI in Booking Process Can Boost Auxiliary Revenue by 106%, Shows Recent Research

💻 AI is transforming hotel bookings. The shift from mobile-first to AI-first enables personalized upselling, boosting revenue. AI can increase auxiliary spend by 106%, with 17% more revenue generated post-booking. Despite a potential 25% drop in conversions due to overwhelming choices, AI offers curated experiences, enhancing guest satisfaction and loyalty. Investment in AI helps hotels offer more than just rooms, reducing third-party commissions and competing on experience, not just price.

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