Cottage Hotel in South Devon sold in multimillion-pound deal
Beach Barefoot Hospitality acquires 45-bedroom Hope Cove hotel with plans to reposition it as a luxury waterfront venue
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Cynera Rodricks
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Hotels Losing Up to 20% Room Revenue Due to High OTA Commissions and Booking Channel Inefficiencies, Study Finds
💸 Hotels in the UK and Ireland are losing up to 20% of room revenues due to high OTA commissions, rate discrepancies, and distribution gaps, according to Net Affinity and Smarthotel. OTA commissions range from 15% to 25%, impacting revenue. Changing guest behavior includes shorter stays and last-minute bookings. Mobile’s importance is growing in the booking process. Hotels should review online booking journeys and channel setups to reduce revenue leakage and enhance direct bookings.
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Lawrence Kenwright Disqualified as Company Director for Five Years After £4.8m Investor Losses in Signature Works Gold
📉 Lawrence Kenwright, founder of Liverpool's Signature Group, disqualified from being a company director for five years starting August 18, 2026, after investors lost over £4.8 million. The Insolvency Service found false marketing by Signature Works Gold Limited, indicating investors would have property rights, which they did not. The company, operational since January 2017, ceased investor returns in September 2019 and was liquidated in December 2022 with liabilities of £4.85 million and assets below £100,000.
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Manorview Group Appoints Darren Scott as Operations Director Amidst Strategic Restructuring and Growth Plans
📄 Darren Scott has been appointed as the new operations director for Manorview Group as of August 2026. Previously, Scott served as COO at Jupiter Artland from March 2025 to August 2026 and held positions at Taymouth Marina, Le Monde Hotel, and G1 Group. Manorview Group, known for its boutique hotels, started its Living Wage application in July 2020, estimating an increase of £300,000-£350,000 in payroll costs.
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Liverpool's Visitor Economy Reaches Record £6.834 Billion in 2025, Supported by 61.5 Million Visitors
🏖 Liverpool's visitor economy hit a record £6.834 billion in 2025, driven by a 9.3% rise in visitor spending and a 7.8% increase in visitor numbers to over 61.5 million. Day visits reached 55.55 million, up 8.7%. Tourism supports 57,591 jobs. Major events in 2027-2028, like UEFA Euro 2028 and the Tour de France, aim to boost tourism further. In 2023, hotels funded a £6.7 million Accommodation BID, contributing £2 per night per occupied room to promote events.
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The Red House Hotel in Coupar Angus, Perthshire, Listed for Sale at Over £1.95 Million Freehold
🏨 The Red House Hotel in Coupar Angus, Perthshire, is for sale at over £1.95 million. It features 20 en-suite rooms, including 12 family rooms, seven twin rooms, and one triple room. Facilities include a bar-restaurant, a public bar, and a function suite for 160 guests. Marketed by Graham and Sibbald, it is located at the A94 and Forfar Road junction. Owned by the Bannerman family for two generations, the sale is due to family retirement.
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Strathmore Hotels Enters Administration Under Interpath Amid Creditor Pressure; Eight Hotels to Remain Operational
🏨 Strathmore Hotels appointed Interpath as administrators on 11 August 2026 amidst creditor pressure and a July 2026 winding-up petition. Located in East Kilbride, it operates eight hotels in Scotland and northern England. All hotels remain open, with 410 employees retained during the business review. The hospitality sector's challenges, like rising costs and workforce shortages, contributed to their financial difficulties, but operations continue as usual to reassure employees, customers, and suppliers.
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Travelodge to Develop 132-Room Hotel in Abbey Wood, London, Supporting Local Regeneration and Employment
🏨 Travelodge, in partnership with Uplift Developments Ltd, is set to build a six-storey, 132-room hotel in Abbey Wood, south-east London, near Abbey Wood railway station. This project is part of the area's regeneration as defined in the London Plan. The hotel aims to support local business and leisure travel to locations like Canary Wharf, creating new employment opportunities. Abbey Wood's Elizabeth Line offers rapid transit to Canary Wharf (10 mins), Liverpool Street (16 mins), and Bond Street (23 mins).
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UK leads Europe in hotel investment as deal activity surges 74%
London remained Europe’s most active hotel investment market, while transactions above €100m increased 30% year on year
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The Elysium Collection to Launch First Hotel in Cornwall This Winter, Expanding Across UK by 2027
🏨 Elysium Collection launches its first British hotels in Cornwall, Surrey, and the Lake District starting winter 2026. The initial 56-bedroom Elysium St Mawes debuts after the Ship and Castle Hotel redevelopment in Cornwall. Executive chef Stephane Delourme oversees dining, focusing on seasonal, local produce. Emphasizing wellness, the properties offer tailored spa experiences. More hotels will open through 2027, preserving historic character with modern comforts.
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