Corina Duma - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 5

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Heartwood Collection targets 500 rooms by 2027

🏨 Heartwood Collection plans to reach 500 bedrooms by 2027, backed by Heritage Development Finance and Alchemy Partners. Turnover increased by 21.7% to £82.7m for the year ending 29 June 2025, with site EBITDA rising from £11.7m to £13.3m. An 8.3% sales rise occurred from 1 December 2025 to 4 January 2026 across 34 inns. Six new pubs-with-rooms opened in Emsworth, Lewes, Newbury, and Epping Forest, plus standalone pubs in Lymington and East Barnet. Chief Financial Officer Chris Guy stepped down on 31 December 2025.

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Radisson Blu opens new hotel at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport

🏨 Radisson Hotel Group opened a new Radisson Blu hotel at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in Roissypôle, near Terminal 3. The hotel offers 305 rooms, a 150 sq m pool, a fitness center, and 13 meeting rooms with over 1,500 sq m of event space. It features dining at Le Culinaire Bazaar and Green Key sustainability certification. The hotel provides access to central Paris in under 30 minutes, enhancing its appeal for business and leisure travelers.

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SenSpa at Careys Manor invests £100k in ‘smart gym’ upgrade

💪 SenSpa at Careys Manor Hotel, located in the New Forest, has completed a £100k gym upgrade, launching the area's first smart gym. By 2026, the gym will feature Technogym equipment, including the AI-driven Technogym Checkup Tool to assess and personalize wellness programs. This upgrade responds to increased demand for data-supported, technology-led fitness experiences. Jermaine Lee, spa operations manager, highlights the focus on luxury wellness backed by world-class technology.

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Starhotels Collezione appoints new exec chef at Paris hotel

🍳 Marco Terenghi is the new executive chef at L’Assaggio, an Italian restaurant in Paris's first arrondissement. The restaurant has partnered with Michelin-starred chef Ugo Alciati since 2016. Terenghi, previously a sous-chef, trained in Michelin-starred kitchens in France and Italy. He plans to retain classic dishes like vitello tonnato and introduce new Mediterranean-inspired plates. This appointment highlights Starhotels Collezione’s focus on internal talent development.

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Hospitality sector loses almost 9,000 jobs in December

📈 In December 2025, the UK hospitality sector employed 8,784 fewer people than November and 20,014 fewer than September. The decline coincided with typically busy festive hiring. Rising employment costs and changes to employer National Insurance contributions are cited as reasons. UKHospitality urges government action to increase the business rates discount to 20p to mitigate April's scheduled business rate hikes. Chief executive Allen Simpson warns of the sector's potential stifled by increased tax burdens, risking further job losses and closures.

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Hotels and holiday parks warn rates rises threaten viability

🏨 Over 130 hotel and holiday park operators, including Hilton and Marriott, urge the Chancellor for a hospitality-wide business rates solution due to impending hikes. By UKHospitality analysis, rates could rise 115% over three years, reaching £205,200, endangering jobs and investment. The coalition warns of costs passed to consumers worsening the cost-of-living crisis. They highlight a need for comprehensive sector support beyond pubs to sustain business viability and counter inflationary pressures.

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Chedi Hospitality promotes new chief development officer

🏠 Aditya Jain, promoted to chief development officer at Chedi Hospitality, will lead global development strategy from London, focusing on hotels, resorts, and branded residences. With over 10 years in international real estate, Jain aims to expand the brand in Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and return to the U.S. He previously established The Chedi Private Residences. Stephan Schupbach, CEO, highlights Jain's role in strategic partnerships and brand positioning.

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Boutique hotel in Dunoon brought to market for £600k

🏨 St Ives Boutique Hotel, located in Dunoon, Argyll and Bute, is for sale at £600k. Situated on Victoria Parade, the seafront property includes seven en suite bedrooms, a bar, beer garden, and three-bedroom owners' accommodation. Owned by Lesley Stott for three years, it's a year-round tourist spot. Tony Spence of Christie and Co manages the sale, highlighting its profitability and lifestyle appeal. The hotel was brought to market on January 16, 2026.

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RedCat to focus on premium inns as it exits managed pubs

🏠 RedCat Hospitality, led by Rooney Anand, will focus on premium pubs with rooms, exiting managed pub operations. The Coaching Inn Group, acquired in 2021, will encompass all 43 UK inns, expanding from 18 sites and 513 rooms to nearly 1,500 rooms. This move aims to enhance the pub-with-rooms model by integrating traditional coaching inns with modern amenities. RedCat is now the UK’s fourth-largest pubs-with-rooms operator and was named Which? Large Hotel Chain of the Year.

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Staycity Group secures second Vienna aparthotel

🏠 Staycity Group announced a new 20-year lease for an aparthotel in Vienna's 4th District, set to open in 2028. The 300-apartment complex will feature amenities like a gym and co-working areas, situated near Taubstummengasse U-Bahn. Construction begins this summer, marking Staycity's partnership with JP Immobilien. Staycity, operating 39 aparthotels with about 6,400 keys, plans to expand with over 6,900 keys. This project complements their Wilde, Vienna Fleischmarkt, launched earlier this year.

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