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Haven Opens £12 Million Lost Lagoon Waterpark at Kent Coast, Part of £50 Million Investment Initiative

🏊 Haven opened a £12m Lost Lagoon waterpark at its Kent Coast site near Rochester, part of a £50m investment. The opening was led by Joe Swash with local schoolchildren in attendance. The waterpark features four pool zones and a waterslide and is powered by high-temperature heat pumps for improved energy efficiency. Haven has invested over £700m since 2021. In 2025, the site welcomed 98,000 guests and employed over 400 workers during peak season.

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Grand Metropolitan Hotels Ends Joint Venture with Berlin Pension Fund Due to Financing Deadlock

📈 Grand Metropolitan Hotels is ending its joint venture with Berlin's dentists’ pension fund, VZB, due to deadlock over financial decisions. The Smura Family Holding owns 70% of the venture, while VZB owns 30%. Failed negotiations included a blocked capital increase and rejected buyout offers. Grand Metropolitan will focus on hotel management, franchising, and digital solutions, proceeding with independent development. Legal advisers are handling the separation, and the group will not comment further on legal matters.

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BWH Hotels GB Expands with Three New Independent Hotels, Adding 100 Bedrooms to Portfolio Across Three Cities

🏨 BWH Hotels GB signed three new hotels in Lyndhurst, London, and Newark, adding 100 rooms, raising their yearly addition to 291 rooms. The hotels are Forest Lodge (36 rooms), Best Western Chiswick Rooms (33 rooms, with a recent £500k refurbishment), and Sure Hotel Newark (30 rooms). The total portfolio now exceeds 230 properties. The Royal Maritime Hotel, another recent addition, earned nearly £50k in its first month.

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Radisson Hotel Group Expands in Thailand with New 300-Room Resort on Phuket's Northwest Coast

🏖 Radisson Hotel Group opened a 300-room resort on Phuket's northwest coast, Thailand, to expand its presence. Located between Layan Beach and Sirinat National Park, it's a 30-minute drive from Phuket International Airport and 15 minutes from Laguna Phuket. The resort offers standard guestrooms, family suites, two-bedroom suites, three dining venues, a spa, fitness center, and three pools. It features a 324-square-metre ballroom and four meeting rooms for corporate events. Nearby attractions include Old Phuket Town and Wat Phra Thong temple.

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Meininger Hotels to Open First Scottish Location in Edinburgh on August 5 with 157 Rooms

🏨 Meininger Hotels enters Scotland with a new site in Edinburgh, opening on 5 August. Located in the West End, it features 157 rooms and 549 beds. The development involved converting Osborne House, a 1970s office building. Managed by Ogilvie Construction and owned by S Harrison, it becomes Meininger's 38th European hotel. The Edinburgh site employs around 20 staff and is part of a broader expansion that includes recent openings in Barcelona, Madrid, Porto, and Tel Aviv.

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Over 50% of UK Inbound Tourism Businesses Expect Stable or Increasing Summer Bookings, UKinbound Survey Finds

🌍 More than half of British inbound tourism businesses expect summer bookings to remain stable or increase, per a UKinbound survey. From July to September, 33% anticipate visitor numbers to match last year, while 29% foresee a rise. Revenue yields are expected to stay flat for 34% of businesses and increase for 32%. Long-term confidence is up, with 50% optimistic about the next year. Growth is driven by advance bookings and demand, but the US market shows mixed results.

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Andrea Ciuccio Appointed Executive Chef at W Algarve, Bringing Expertise from W Barcelona and Global Culinary Roles

🍳 Andrea Ciuccio has been appointed as the new executive chef at W Algarve, replacing Julio Ferradas. Starting his career in Sydney, Ciuccio has over a decade of experience in the hospitality industry, working in cities like Barcelona and the Cayman Islands. Previously a sous chef at W Barcelona, he'll now oversee menu development at W Algarve, focusing on Mediterranean dishes using local Algarve ingredients.

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Burgh Island Hotel Enhances Guest Experience with Automation and Expands Wellness Activities Under New Management in Devon

🏨 Burgh Island Hotel in Devon marked its first year under General Manager Sally Russell, who introduced automation, AI tools, and new guest experiences. Russell, previously with Harbour Hotels and Vineyard Group, revamped staff policies, expanded themed dining, and added outdoor wellness activities. The hotel, accessible by sea tractor and inspiring two Agatha Christie novels, emphasizes sustainability and community. The vision is to maintain its unique charm and ensure sustainable evolution for future generations.

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The Helaina, a Five-Star B&B in Scarborough, Listed for Sale at £635k as Owners Retire After 21 Years

🏨 The Helaina, a five-star B&B on Scarborough's seafront, is for sale at £635k. Located on Blenheim Terrace, it features 10 en-suite bedrooms, a lounge, and dining room, plus private quarters. Overlooking North Bay Beach, it's near the town center. After 21 years, Tom and Jill Wilson are selling to pursue hobbies. Managed by Christie and Co, it’s praised for its reviews and tourist-friendly location.

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Minor Hotels Reports 143% Surge in Middle East Bookings, Driven by Strong International and Domestic Demand

📅 Minor Hotels saw a 143% rise in Middle East bookings in late June, mainly for Q3 2026. International demand from the UK, Germany, and Russia surged by 575%. The ADR for Q3 is up 17.1% year-on-year. Room revenues during Eid Al Adha increased by 23% compared to 2025. The group, with 26 properties, is expanding with seven new locations in the UAE’s Sharjah Collection, reflecting strong regional tourism prospects.

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