Cynera Rodricks - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 14

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The Priory in Caerleon appoints Grady Atkins as head chef

🍳 Grady Atkins, with over 30 years of culinary experience, joined The Priory in Caerleon, South Wales, as head chef on 1 September. The venue, a family-run hotel and restaurant since 1996, is part of the Fire and Wine group. Located in a Grade II-listed 12th-century monastery, it underwent refurbishment in 2024-2025. The Priory plans a new kitchen garden for sustainability. Atkins will relaunch the menu on 1 December, emphasizing local sourcing.

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Leisureplex Hotel Group acquires Derwentwater Hotel and Apartments

🏨 Leisureplex Hotel Group has acquired The Derwentwater Hotel and Derwent Manor Apartments in Portinscale, Cumbria for an undisclosed sum. The property includes 47 en-suite bedrooms, 18 self-catered apartments, a holiday cottage, a lakeview conservatory, and landscaped gardens. It is now the 25th hotel in the Leisureplex Collection. Graham Wilkinson, a hotel agent from Christie and Co, emphasizes the hotel's prominence in the Lake District and plans for revitalization.

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Adina to open first UK hotel at Cambridge’s historic Hobson House

🏨 TFE Hotels will debut in the UK on 10 November 2025 with The Hobson Cambridge by Adina, a 56-room apartment-style hotel. Located on St Andrew’s Street, Cambridge, it resides in the Grade II listed Hobson House, a historical site previously a stable, police, and fire station. The hotel combines period architecture with modern serviced apartments, featuring kitchenettes, meeting facilities, and a new restaurant, Oz and Isle. Cambridge was chosen for its heritage and rapid growth.

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Shawn Pisani joins Accessible Hospitality Alliance advisory board

🏨 Shawn Pisani, VP at HelmsBriscoe, joined Accessible Hospitality Alliance's advisory board. AHA's expansion follows its first major event in partnership with Thomas Franks. Pisani, contributing to DEIA initiatives, supports the AHA Forum on 5 November at Scale Space White City, London. He emphasizes inclusion's impact in hospitality. Denis Sheehan, AHA's co-founder, praises Pisani's commitment to creating an inclusive hospitality world. HelmsBriscoe operates in over 60 countries.

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Penally Abbey Hotel brought to market in Pembrokeshire

🏨 Penally Abbey Hotel, a Grade II listed property in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, has been owned by Melanie and Lucas Boissevain for 11 years. The 12-bedroom hotel, featuring sea views and a two AA Rosette restaurant, was named Best Hotel in Wales 2024. It’s now for sale for an undisclosed sum, marketed as a going concern. Sam Roberts of Christie and Co highlights its strong trading history and potential for revenue enhancement.

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L+R Hotels appoints new director of commercial strategy

🏨 Amrita Makkar, with nearly 20 years of experience, has been appointed as director of commercial strategy at L+R Hotels. Alongside her, Philip D’Antoni, bringing over two decades of luxury hospitality experience, is named director of sales for North America. Makkar will oversee commercial strategies globally, while D’Antoni will focus on New York. These appointments are part of L+R Hotels’ broader expansion in revenue, sales, and operations.

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Scotland’s tourism industry launches Holyrood 2026 manifesto

📅 The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) launched the Holyrood 2026 Manifesto, urging political parties to support the £17bn tourism sector. By 2030, Scotland aims to be a leading visitor destination. The strategy acknowledges a 1.4 million drop in domestic trips in 2024 and calls for enhanced transport and digital infrastructure. Each £1 in VisitScotland marketing returns £18 to the economy. The manifesto seeks a cabinet minister for tourism, sustainable aviation growth, and support for industry innovation and job growth.

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Eastwood Park brought to market for £6m

🏨 Eastwood Park near Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, is on the market for £6 million. The Grade II listed hotel includes 71 ensuite rooms, eight meeting rooms for up to 150 delegates, and expansive outdoor grounds. Owner John Thatcher, retiring after 30 years, aims for a new buyer via Christie and Co. The venue, hosting weddings, meetings, and conferences, has significant growth and development potential, especially in leisure and corporate sectors.

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Aethos appoints Lily Wecker as new chief executive

📈 Lily Wecker became CEO of Aethos on October 1, 2025. She will lead Aethos's international expansion in Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Aethos's new flagship, Aethos London Shoreditch, follows the launch of Aethos Mallorca. The group operates in London, Lisbon, Ericeira, Mallorca, Milan, Monterosa, Saragano, Sardinia, and Corsica. Previously, Wecker held roles at Zetland Capital and Mandarin Oriental, and she has an MBA from Harvard. Founded in 2018, Aethos blends hotels and private member clubs.

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McKeever Hotels appoints NICHS as charity partner

🏨 McKeever Hotels, a family-owned group in Northern Ireland, partnered with Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke (NICHS) as their charity for 2025. Fundraising began on October 1 across six hotels, including Armagh City Hotel. Notably, their 2024 drive for NI Children’s Hospice raised over £20,000. Initiatives include the “Green Rooms” scheme and donating 5p per cup sold. NICHS supports 400,000 people with heart conditions, relying on public donations for nearly 90% of its income.

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