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Nottingham Belfry Hotel and Spa brought to market amid collapse

🏨 Nottingham Belfry Hotel and Spa offered for sale after administration. Located on Mellors Way, near Nottingham city center, it features 120 bedrooms and event capacity for 700. Spa has 600 members with facilities like a pool and sauna. The hotel continues operations, retaining staff and honoring bookings. Matt Hill of Christie and Co manages the sale, with a bid deadline of 26 January 2026.

Over 50 restaurants and hotels join Help Out Hospitality campaign

📍 More than 50 UK hospitality venues launched the ‘Help Out Hospitality’ campaign from January to March 2026 to boost winter footfall. Venues across England, Scotland, and Wales offer over 100 discounts on meals, drinks, and stays. Coordinated by The Full Range, the initiative tackles rising food and labor costs. Participating groups include Turas Hotels and Original Collection Hotels. Inspired by the successful ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ scheme, it promotes direct bookings, aiding the industry's financial sustainability.

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SimpsInns to open new spa at Waterside Hotel after £3m investment

🛌 SimpsInns will open Si! Spa at The Waterside Hotel in West Kilbride on 17 February, after a £3m redevelopment. The coastal hotel, now with 40 rooms, added 17 sea-view bedrooms. The spa features six treatment rooms, a Rasul experience, and various indoor and outdoor relaxation facilities. Located 40 minutes from Glasgow, bookings are open for day guests and overnight spa breaks. Owned by the Simpson family, SimpsInns operates hotels, restaurants, and leisure venues along the Ayrshire coast.

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Irish Hotels Federation names first Quality Employer Award winners

🏨 Cork International Hotel and Metropole Hotel won the top prize at the Irish Hotels Federation's inaugural Quality Employer Awards on 13 January in Athlone. They received the Exceptional People Management Award for excellence in human resources. The event, held at Radisson Blu Hotel, recognized over 70 hotels. The Irish hotel sector supports 67,000 direct jobs, contributing to 270,000 roles in the wider tourism industry. The awards highlighted significant achievements in employee welfare and engagement.

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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 plans to open 35+ hotels and 20+ food venues in 2026, surpassing 200 hotels globally. Key openings include Delano London in late 2026 near Kensington Gardens with 67 rooms, Mama Shelter in Lake Como with 150 rooms, and Morgans Originals in Greece. In the Americas, Delano Miami Beach reopens, and Hyde debuts in Mexico City. Asia-Pacific sees Hyde in Bali, and Rixos Phu Quoc in Vietnam. Middle East expansions include projects in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

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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 UK hospitality venues could close in 2026, driven by a business rates hike in April, says UKHospitality. Forecasted closures include 963 restaurants, 574 hotels, and 540 pubs. Business rates for hotels may rise by £28,900 next year, totaling a 115% increase over three years. Pubs might see a 15% rise, adding £1,400, and a 76% increase over three years. UKH urges the government to increase the rates discount from 5p to 20p.

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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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