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Film and TV inspire UK staycation choices, Travelodge survey finds

🗺 More than 60% of people in the UK plan domestic holidays this summer, per Travelodge. Among 25-34-year-olds, nearly 75% have arranged UK breaks, with 58% making it their main holiday. 51% of younger travelers choose destinations influenced by Harry Potter, like Warner Bros Studio Tour, Hertfordshire. A third of 55-64-year-olds prefer Emmerdale's Yorkshire Dales. Coastal breaks are favored by 48%. Cost is a key factor for over a third, alongside convenience and family proximity.

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Pennyhill Park appoints Joanne Taylor-Stagg as general manager

🏨 Joanne Taylor-Stagg, an award-winning hotelier, has been appointed as the new general manager at Pennyhill Park hotel, part of the Exclusive Collection. 🏨 Previously, she held senior roles at top London hotels and spent over a decade with Marriott International. Taylor-Stagg will manage a team of 240, reporting to David Connell. She was recognized as Manager of the Year at the 2021 Catey Awards and serves as a non-executive director with PoB Hotels and the Victory Services Club.

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The George Hotel in Inveraray saved from administration in £3.05m deal

🏨 The George Hotel in Inveraray was saved from administration with a £3.05m deal, safeguarding 43 jobs. On March 28, 2023, it entered administration, but operations continued. Charlie Maclachlan and Sam Wignell of Fyne Hospitality acquired the 24-room boutique hotel from the Clark family, its owners for seven generations. They aim to preserve its heritage and enhance its appeal. This marks a new chapter for a key contributor to the local economy.

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The Hoxton to launch Il Bambini Club in Shoreditch

🍴 The Hoxton, Shoreditch will debut London’s first Il Bambini Club in September, marking its UK introduction. Located in The Hoxton's former Grill space, the Italian dining experience is managed by RIKAS Group and Paris Society. The venue will offer classic Italian dishes and 1960s Rome-inspired cocktails, with interiors by Virginie Friedmann and Delphine Versace. The Hoxton, established in 2006, now has 17 locations globally, with recent expansions in Florence and Edinburgh.

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Airbnb Q2 revenues surge 13% to $3.1bn

🏡 Airbnb's Q2 2025 revenues grew 13% to $3.1bn, driven by increased nights stayed and Easter timing. Bookings reached 134.4 million, up 7%, with the best growth in Latin America and Asia Pacific. Adjusted earnings rose 17% to $1bn. Share buybacks totaled $1bn, with a new $6bn plan. A redesigned app and expanded AI customer service were introduced. Share count dropped to 652 million. Japan excelled due to a travel campaign.

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The Chancery Rosewood to launch new culinary line-up in September

🍴 The Chancery Rosewood hotel in Mayfair is launching five new restaurants and bars in September. Four venues—Serra, Jacqueline, Eagle Bar, and GSQ—will open on September 1, and Tobi Masa will follow on September 16. The hotel, housed in a renovated former US Embassy, features 144 suites. Each venue offers unique experiences, from Mediterranean dishes at Serra to a rooftop bar with curated music at Eagle Bar. Tobi Masa marks Masayoshi Takayama's London debut.

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A&O H1 revenues surge to €116m despite drop in room occupancy rate

💰 Hostel operator A&O reported a revenue increase from €110m to €116m in H1 2025 despite a drop in room occupancy from 74.8% to 73%. The company, with 43 properties in 30 cities, recorded 3.1 million overnight stays and 1.4 million guests. Domestic travelers accounted for 53.9% of guests. The UK contributed 4.6% of stays, up from 4.1%. A&O expects summer occupancy of up to 90% and six million overnight stays for 2025.

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Belfast council approves new Boucher hotel and leisure complex

🏨 Belfast City Council's planning committee approved major developments, including a 164-bedroom hotel by Andras House at Botanic Avenue and Donegall Pass. The site, currently a car park, will include a bar and restaurant. Other approvals include a leisure facility conversion on Apollo Road and a drive-through café near Lidl on Boucher Road. Councillor Ryan Murphy highlighted the hotel's proximity to local attractions as a boost for tourism.

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Connaucht Hospitality to open new five-star hotel on Galway Bay

🏨 Connaucht Hospitality Group plans to open a five-star hotel, The Hawthorn by Galway Bay, in spring 2026, marking the first of its kind in over 20 years for Galway. Located on a coastal site west of the city, its design is inspired by local hawthorn trees. John Keating, with 30+ years in luxury hospitality, has been appointed general manager. The hotel's cost remains undisclosed but promises a new luxury standard.

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Rocco Forte partners with Emerald Pine Capital for EMEA expansion

🏨 Rocco Forte Hotels and Emerald Pine Capital partner to expand across Europe and the Middle East. Rocco Forte operates 15 hotels, with new locations planned in Milan, Sardinia, Noto, and Naples in the next three years. Emerald Pine, led by Grena and Alessandro Ferrante, provides investment and asset management expertise. The partnership aims to offer a compelling proposition for investors and streamline processes for asset owners in high-demand regions.

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