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Cynera Rodricks

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Castlebridge Hospitality appoints Craig Patterson as managing director

📑 Craig Patterson is appointed as the managing director of Castlebridge Hospitality, headquartered in Leamington Spa, to lead strategic development and operations. Previously, Patterson was the Chief Development Officer at Cycas Hospitality. Castlebridge manages several branded properties, including four Hotel Indigo sites in Coventry, Bath, Chester, and Stratford-upon-Avon. The senior team at Castlebridge has over 100 years of combined industry experience. The company is owned by Somerston Group.
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Birmingham sold to private investor

🏨 Delta Hotels by Marriott Birmingham, featuring 106 bedrooms, was sold to a private investor for an undisclosed amount. Located in Birmingham city center near key attractions, the hotel includes a lounge bar, gym, and car park and has been fully renovated. The sale, handled by Christie and Co, highlights the strength of the West Midlands hospitality market, with sustained demand for branded hotels in the region, as noted in Q1 2026.
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Apex Hotels and QMU relaunch scholarship partnership

📚 Apex Hotels and Queen Margaret University rekindled their partnership in January 2026 to launch a scholarship program for hospitality students. Apex will invest £60,000 over four years, aiding up to 20 students with £3,000 each. The first cohort includes five students, chosen in January at Edinburgh's Apex Waterloo Place Hotel. The initiative provides financial aid, industry insights, networking, and job opportunities, reinforcing Scotland's hospitality talent pipeline.
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Llandudno’s Roomours Hotel sold to local couple

🏨 Roomours Hotel in Llandudno was sold to Andy and Clare Jones, marking their debut in hospitality. The hotel offers 10 en suite rooms, a dining room, a lounge, and a private car park. The sale was managed by Chad Jackson, with marketing by Christie and Co. Llandudno’s tourism demand surged by 86% year-on-year. Andy, a craftsman, and Clare, from education, aim to enhance the hotel's sustainability and governance.
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