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Cynera Rodricks

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Aermont Capital to Acquire Park Holidays UK for £768 Million from Sun Communities, Including 56 Holiday Parks

🏖 Aermont Capital is set to acquire Park Holidays UK from Sun Communities for £768 million in an all-cash deal, covering 56 holiday parks across England, Wales, and Scotland. The transaction is anticipated to close in H2 2026, pending approvals. Park Holidays, which expanded from 42 sites in 2022, employs around 2,900 people during peak season. Under new ownership, the company aims to expand into more coastal and countryside areas.
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Morgans Group Acquires Michelin Key Awarded The Harper in North Norfolk, Marking First Expansion Beyond Wales

🏨 The Morgans Group acquired The Harper, a 32-bedroom boutique hotel in Langham, North Norfolk, marking their first major expansion outside of Wales. The hotel, previously a glass-blowing factory, earned a Michelin Key in 2024 and features a restaurant, bar, games room, and spa. The Morgans Group, known for coastal hotels in West Wales, plans to maintain The Harper's unique character. Shon Morgans highlighted the hotel's exceptional quality and its alignment with their investment strategy.
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Classic British Hotels Adds The Mount Country Manor Hotel and Golf in Wolverhampton to Its Portfolio

🏨 Classic British Hotels has added The Mount Country Manor Hotel and Golf to its portfolio. The Grade II listed Victorian manor, built in 1865, is located on four acres just outside Wolverhampton and features 67 rooms, including a serviced apartment. The venue offers function spaces for up to 180 delegates with 1GB WiFi. Guests have access to a nearby 18-hole golf course, gym, and padel club with four floodlit courts.
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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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