Cynera Rodricks - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 14

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The Edinburgh Grand Unveils Dry Spa in Historic Vaults, Partners with Skeyndor for Advanced Skincare Treatments

🛌 The Edinburgh Grand, a five-star hotel, launched a new spa in the old Bank of Scotland vaults beneath St Andrew Square, Edinburgh. It features three treatment suites and integrates oak and limestone. Managed by Catriona Ross, with 12 years in luxury hospitality, the spa partners with Skeyndor for science-led treatments. The facility emphasizes clinical facials and body therapies over traditional wet facilities, serving both hotel guests and locals. Architectural preservation and fitness center enhancements were key project elements.

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McKeever Hotel Group Implements Six Steps HR Framework in Northern Ireland to Tackle 52% Staff Turnover

📈 McKeever Hotel Group, a family-owned business in Northern Ireland, partners with People 1st International to implement the Six Steps Methodology for workforce planning. This four-week program starts in May and focuses on aligning staffing with seasonal demand, addressing 52% staff turnover against a 34% national average. By focusing on data-driven strategies and integrated financial and HR decisions, the group aims to enhance business resilience and optimize role design and career progression.

The Ascott Limited Secures €54.2m Facility to Develop 235-Key Lyf Hotel in Dublin's The Liberties

🏨 A 235-key hotel in The Liberties, Dublin, secured €54.2m (£46.79m) from Maslow Capital. Singapore-based Ascott Limited will operate it under the Lyf brand. Set on Fumbally Lane, it spans eight stories and 0.5 acres, offering standard rooms and studio units with kitchenettes. Amenities include a café, lounge, and co-working spaces. Maslow Capital praised the collaboration with MM Capital and SCIO Capital, citing Dublin's strong visitor demand and attractive development opportunities.

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Apex Hotels Strengthens Leadership Team With Three Director Appointments Following Dunblane Hydro Acquisition for Portfolio Growth

📈 Craig Fletcher, Yvonne Brennan, and Anna Hart are appointed as directors at Apex Hotels in January 2026 to manage revenue, guest experience, and human resources. This coincides with the acquisition of Dunblane Hydro, driving portfolio growth for the Edinburgh-based group. Fletcher will focus on commercial positioning, Brennan on the guest journey, and Hart on organizational culture, aligning with Apex's broader investment strategy to enhance guest service and operational performance.

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IHG Appoints Neetu Mistry as Managing Director for UK and Ireland, Overseeing 400-Plus Hotels

🏨 IHG Hotels and Resorts has appointed Neetu Mistry as managing director for the UK and Ireland, overseeing 400+ hotels. Mistry, with 20 years of European hotel industry experience, will lead commercial growth and manage new developments. The UK and Ireland feature 11 IHG brands, including InterContinental and Holiday Inn. Mistry aims to enhance owner relations and expand the midscale and luxury segments, focusing on operational standards and asset performance amidst rising domestic travel demand and investment.

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Stradey Park Hotel Closure Spurs Carmarthenshire Council to Support Affected Staff Amid Unclear Future

🏨 Owners of Stradey Park Hotel have closed the property immediately, impacting local staff. Carmarthenshire County Council confirmed no plans to acquire the site and no third-party proposals exist. Nia Griffith MP assured the hotel won’t be used for asylum seekers, addressing community concerns. The council supports affected employees, with no information on owners' future plans or potential liquidation. Cllr Linda Evans expressed disappointment, prioritizing staff support during the transition.

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Lincombe Hall Hotel and Spa Sold for £3.25m to Canadian Investor Khalil Viraney, Highlighting Steady Demand for High-End Regional Assets

🏨 Lincombe Hall Hotel and Spa in Torquay was sold to Canadian businessman Khalil Viraney for £3.25 million. The 44-bedroom, four-star property includes 2.58 acres of gardens, two self-catering apartments, and a 5-bubble rated spa opened in 2019. The spa features a hydrotherapy pool, indoor swimming pool, and ice room. Managed by Savills, the transaction reflects steady demand for high-quality regional assets. Legal advice was provided by Elevate Legal.

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Marcliffe Appoints Jordan Charles to Drive Regional Growth and Oversee £5.5m Skylark Brasserie Expansion

📈 Jordan Charles has been appointed as managing director of Marcliffe, Aberdeen's only AA five-star hotel, to lead regional growth and integrate the newly acquired Woodbank site by the Balmoral Group in November 2025. Previously, he increased Meldrum House's turnover from £3.8m in 2019 to £6.6m by April 2025. His new responsibilities include overseeing the £5.5m Skylark brasserie and directing future investments. Charles was a 2021 Caterer Acorn Award recipient.

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Hyatt Manchester Appoints New Operations and Sales Directors to Enhance Guest Experience and Boost Events Sector Growth

📍 Hyatt Hotels Manchester appointed Harry Fitton as director of operations and Rachael Askem as director of sales for its Oxford Road location. Fitton previously worked on the pre-opening team in 2019 and manages operations for the 328-room complex. Askem, from Hilton Manchester Deansgate, will oversee commercial strategy. The dual-branded property, with 212 rooms at Hyatt Regency and 116 suites at Hyatt House, is in Manchester's innovation district, and won regional business awards in 2023 and 2024.

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CMA to investigate Hilton, IHG and Marriott over suspected data sharing

📈 The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating Hilton, IHG, Marriott, and data provider CoStar over suspected sharing of competitively sensitive information via STR, a CoStar-owned hotel data tool. The probe examines if this data sharing reduced commercial uncertainty, potentially allowing coordinated behavior. IHG and CoStar committed to cooperating with the inquiry. The CMA aims to ensure new technologies foster fair competition, with potential law infringement statements following the investigation.

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