Cynera Rodricks - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 15

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Cedar Court Hotels appoints director of people and culture

🏨 Cedar Court Hotels, Yorkshire’s largest independent hotel group, appoints Colin Charles as director of people and culture, enhancing workforce development. Over the past year, increased investment in people initiatives aids recruitment, retention, and career progression. Charles introduces a “culture summit” and recruits culture ambassadors. Cedar Court, with properties in Bradford, Harrogate, Huddersfield, and Wakefield, emphasizes “Proper Yorkshire Hospitality” and fostering a supportive workplace in the hospitality sector.

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Balfour Hospitality to sell Hush Heath Inns portfolio

🍺 Balfour Hospitality sold its Hush Heath Inns portfolio, a five-pub joint venture with Stonegate Pub Company established in 2017. The pubs, including locations in Painswick, Tenterden, Rye, Forest Row, and Hollingbourne, are now fully owned by Stonegate. Balfour focuses on its venues, forecasting over 70,000 visitors at Balfour Winery in Kent in 2025. Led by Leslie Balfour-Lynn, the company operates boutique hotels and restaurants, ensuring an "authentically English experience.

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Arora Group appoints new chief executive officer

🏨 Sanjay Arora becomes CEO of Arora Group, succeeding founder Surinder Arora. Having been with the group for over a decade, Sanjay has led major transactions, including acquiring two shopping centres and St John’s Wood Care Home. His new role focuses on expanding the group's presence in the UK hospitality and property sectors. Surinder praises Sanjay’s blend of innovation and respect for values, ensuring the group’s continued growth and success.

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Radisson Individuals reaches 100-hotel milestone

🏨 Radisson Hotel Group's Radisson Individuals brand has surpassed 100 hotels since its 2020 launch. Locations include Le Relais de La Malmaison near Paris, HARBR Hotel Ludwigsburg in Germany, Crystals Beach Resort Belle Mare in Mauritius, and Namah Nainital in Uttarakhand, India. The portfolio now has three categories: Radisson Individuals, Radisson Individuals Premier, and Radisson Individuals Boutique. Elie Younes, EVP and Global Chief Development Officer, highlights the brand's success in setting industry trends.

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Chipping Norton bank for sale with boutique hotel planning consent

🏠 A former HSBC branch in Chipping Norton is on the market for £1.8m. Located at 18–19 Market Place, it consists of two four-storey buildings, totaling 11,342 sq ft, with a large garden. Vacated in 2017, planning permission was granted in 2020 for a 31-room boutique hotel. Permission remains valid as of 2024. The site, in a conservation area within the Cotswolds, also has potential for alternative uses, marketed by Watling Real Estate.

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St Brides Spa Hotel wins Hotel of the Year at AA Hospitality Awards

🏫 St Brides Spa Hotel in Saundersfoot clinched the 2025 AA Hospitality Awards Hotel of the Year for Wales, marking its second win since 2011. This accolade follows a three-month refurbishment upgrading all 35 rooms and expanding event spaces for 100 delegates. Enhancements include a Himalayan infra-red salt room and revamped Cliff Restaurant. Managed by the Celtic Collection since 2024, St Brides exemplifies Welsh hospitality, joining Cardiff's Parkgate Hotel, the 2024 winner.

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Accor puts four South of England hotels on the market

🛌 Accor is selling four branded hotels in London, Luton, and Southampton. These are the Ibis London Barking, Ibis Luton Airport, Ibis Southampton Centre, and Novotel Southampton, offering over 460 bedrooms. The Ibis London Barking has 86 bedrooms with expansion potential to 120. The Luton Airport site has 162 rooms, while the Southampton Centre provides 93 bedrooms. Novotel Southampton features 121 bedrooms and wellness facilities. Christie and Co are managing the sale, expecting high interest.

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Travelodge expands in UK with two new acquisitions

🏨 Travelodge acquires two hotels in Burton-upon-Trent and Glasgow Cumbernauld, adding 125 rooms under 25-year leases. The Burton-upon-Trent hotel offers 68 rooms with on-site parking and a Bar Café near the town center. Glasgow Cumbernauld features 57 rooms off the M80. Part of a multi-million-pound rebrand, Travelodge focuses on sustainable growth without new construction. Operating over 600 hotels, it plans to expand in 300 UK locations. Tony O’Brien highlights the strategy's rapid and sustainable hotel delivery.

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Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen to debut in UK at Cumberland Hotel

🍳 Gordon Ramsay Restaurants Global will open the UK’s first Hell’s Kitchen at the Cumberland Hotel, Marble Arch, in spring 2026. This marks the start of a multi-venue partnership with Clermont Hotel Group. The concept combines open-kitchen theatre with signature dishes like Beef Wellington and sticky toffee pudding. The Cumberland hosts the new restaurant with 900 bedrooms and meeting spaces. Hell's Kitchen, first launched in Las Vegas in 2018, has expanded to eight locations globally.

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Cameron House opens new Loma restaurant

🍴 In May 2025, Cameron House in Loch Lomond opened Loma, a fine dining restaurant led by chef Graeme Cheevers. The 45-cover venue sources 60% of its ingredients from an on-site garden, supporting its sustainability efforts. Loma offers an eight-course tasting menu featuring dishes like Hamachi Kingfish. The hotel, committed to eco-friendly practices, holds a Green Tourism Gold Award. Cheevers emphasizes local ingredients and ethical sourcing to enhance flavors and wellbeing.

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