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Cynera Rodricks

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Beannchor Secures £30m from Ulster Bank for Bullitt Hotel Expansion in Dublin and Belfast Refinance

💸 Beannchor has secured a £30m finance package from Ulster Bank to expand its Bullitt Hotel brand. The package includes refinancing in Belfast and funding for a new 98-bed, four-star hotel in Dublin's Capel Street, opening in 2028. This project will revive a Victorian laneway, closed for over 140 years. Chief Executive Bill Wolsey leads Beannchor, which has previously completed successful regeneration projects in Belfast. This funding marks a strategic milestone for Beannchor's growth.
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Radisson Hotel Group Adds Historic Green Hotel in Kinross to Radisson Individuals Brand, Expanding in Scotland

🏨 Radisson Hotel Group has added the Green Hotel in Kinross to its Radisson Individuals brand. Situated on 5,000 acres, this 18th-century property currently offers 46 rooms and plans to add 14 more by 2027. It features two 18-hole golf courses, a restaurant and bar, and three meeting rooms for up to 80 people. Located near Loch Leven, it is 30 minutes from Perth and 50 minutes from Edinburgh. This addition underscores Radisson's focus on Scottish heritage and hospitality.
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Select Group Acquires Three Marriott Delta Hotels Golf Resorts in UK, Adding 380 Keys and 900 Acres

🏠 Dubai's Select Group acquired three Delta Hotels by Marriott country clubs in the UK, adding 380 keys and over 900 acres to its portfolio. The properties include Breadsall Priory in Derbyshire, St. Pierre in Chepstow, and Tudor Park in Maidstone. Rebranded in 2023, they feature golf courses, spas, and conference spaces. Select Group plans operational enhancements, bringing its UK golf resort portfolio to over 530 keys. CEO Israr Liaqat praises the UK market's potential.
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The Belfry Appoints Katie Niland and Debbie Collins to Leadership Roles at Beam Amidst £85M Expansion

📈 Katie Niland and Debbie Collins were appointed to leadership roles in Beam, a key UK trade association for business events. Niland joins the board, contributing nearly 20 years of experience, while Collins leads the Action Group. The Belfry Hotel, undergoing an £85m+ expansion, opened a 920-capacity suite in September 2025. Beam, formerly HBAA, focuses on education and best practices in hospitality. These appointments align The Belfry with strategic industry initiatives.
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Kimpton Fitzroy London Reopens The Terrace in Partnership with Campari on 24 May 2026

🏨 Kimpton Fitzroy London will reopen The Terrace on May 24, 2026, in its central courtyard. Renovated by Emily Gunning, the space features Giallo Siena stone tabletops, inspired by Italian coastal colors. The menu includes Campari cocktails, small plates, stone-baked pizzettas, and Italian desserts. The Terrace, with a retractable roof, operates daily from noon to 10:30 PM throughout summer.
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Wayside Holiday Park in North Yorkshire Sold After Over 50 Years of Family Ownership, Includes Expansion Potential

🏠 Wayside Holiday Park, near Pickering, was sold after over 50 years in the same family. Located in North Yorkshire, the 19.5-acre site includes 160 pitches and a 3-bedroom bungalow. The sale, managed by Colliers, features a lakeside development completed in 2023 and a 3-acre paddock for expansion. The park, known for high occupancy and modern infrastructure, represents a valuable asset with strong growth potential.
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Premier Inn Opens 116-Bedroom Hotel on Bognor Regis Seafront, Creating 30 Local Jobs and Featuring New Restaurant

🏖 Premier Inn opened a 116-room hotel on Bognor Regis seafront on May 15, 2026. Located on The Esplanade, it includes The Social restaurant and a large terrace. Whitbread acquired the site in 2022, received planning permission in November 2023, and created 30 jobs. This expansion is part of Whitbread’s coastal strategy, following openings in Hastings in December 2025, with future sites planned in Littlehampton and Brighton. The project aims to boost local tourism and economy.
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The Derby London City Opens as Eighth Curio Collection Property in Capital, Offering 234 Rooms and Signature Suites

🏨 The Derby London City hotel opened on Great Tower Street as the eighth Curio Collection property in London, featuring 234 rooms in a reimagined former office and bank. Designed by AvroKO, it includes 13 suites with skyline views, a "Golden Hour" cocktail service at 5:10 p.m., and a Treasury Wall. Rycrofte's Restaurant offers modern British dishes and overlooks St Dunstan in the East Church Garden. Amenities include a 24-hour gym, event space, and boardrooms, targeting corporate and leisure guests.
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Whittlebury Park Announces Multi-Million Pound Investment for Refurbishment and Sustainability, Aiming for Carbon Neutrality in Five Years

💰 Whittlebury Park, near Silverstone, plans a multi-million-pound investment to enhance facilities. The resort aims for carbon neutrality in five years with a new solar energy storage system and is refurbishing hotel rooms. In April 2026, a sample room was completed. Whittlebury Park will add holiday apartments, an outdoor play area, and four indoor padel courts. The resort targets the MICE sector and the UK staycation market, responding to a 95% surge in corporate event demand since late 2021.
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Lime Wood Hotel in Hampshire Unveils Redesigned Gym with Advanced Technogym Equipment to Enhance Wellness Offering

🏋️ Hampshire's Lime Wood hotel has revamped its gym at the Herb House spa, introducing advanced Technogym equipment for enhanced wellness. The redesigned space integrates with the New Forest, offering real-time feedback and digital coaching. New features include adaptive strength systems, cardio inspired by stair climbing, and indoor cycling simulating road dynamics. This investment aligns fitness with spa and nature therapies, aiming for intuitive training and measurable health benefits, says head of Fitness, Justin Pimm.
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