Two Best Western hotels brought to market for £8.5m
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Marbella's Sala Group Partners with 1912 Hotels to Open First UK Venue in Sheffield This Autumn
🏨 Marbella’s Sala Group partners with 1912 Hotels to launch its first UK venue, La Sala Sheffield, inside voco Sheffield this autumn. Located near Peace Gardens, it will feature food, drink, and entertainment with live music from Thursday to Sunday. Investors include ex-footballers David Bentley and Michael Brown. The venture aims for a national rollout, creating venues with unique identities to attract locals and hotel guests alike.
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Wall Design Becomes Key Element in Interior Spaces, Enhancing Aesthetic and Functional Qualities Across Various Sectors
🏠 Walls, the new protagonists in design, are revolutionizing spaces in homes, offices, hotels, and retail. Textured materials like stone, wood, and ceramics, including 3D tiles from Atlas Concorde, offer aesthetic continuity and dynamic depth. These elements enhance visual comfort and character, contributing to acoustic improvement and brand identity. Interior designs now leverage walls not just for division but for creating unique, functional, and aesthetically pleasing environments that cater to specific needs across various sectors.
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Best Western Hotels in Kendal, Southampton, and Chippenham Listed for Sale at £18.5 Million Total.
🏨 Three Best Western hotels are for sale with a total guide price of £18.5m. Colliers handles the sale after a strategic exit by shareholders. The 99-bedroom Castle Green Hotel in Kendal is priced at £10m, the 97-bedroom Best Western Chilworth Manor Hotel in Southampton at £3.75m, and the 50-bedroom Angel Hotel in Chippenham at £4.75m. Collectively, they offer 246 rooms, and are managed by Legacy Hotels and Resorts.
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The Stafford London Appoints Kremi McCabe as General Manager, Following Recent Top Hotel Awards
🏨 Kremi McCabe is appointed as General Manager of The Stafford London, leveraging 30+ years in luxury hospitality. Previously with Mandarin Oriental, Jumeirah, Dorchester Collection, and The Lanesborough, McCabe now leads operations at the St James's property. The Stafford recently received accolades: top London hotel by Travel and Leisure, five AA Red Stars, and a Michelin star for Michael Caines. Mahmoud Bakr, director, highlights her commercial expertise and leadership as pivotal for future growth.
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Threadneedles Hotel Partners with The Mercer Brasserie, Relocating to Historic City of London Banking Hall
🍴 Threadneedles hotel in the City of London has partnered with The Mercer, an 18-year-old British brasserie. The Mercer has relocated to the historic banking hall, dating back to 1856. The menu features Dorset crab, dry-aged Hereford beef, and shepherd’s pie. The brasserie will handle private dining and event catering for the boutique hotel, which also boasts a bar in a former banking counter and serves afternoon tea under a stained-glass dome.
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Mirko Spalvieri Appointed Head Chef at Hilton Cambridge City Centre, Overseeing Menu Development and Food Operations
🍳 Mirko Spalvieri, appointed head chef at Hilton Cambridge City Centre on July 13, 2026, brings 15 years of experience from Italy and the UK. He will manage food operations at Bull and Bass Restaurant and The Piano Bar. Spalvieri previously worked at Michelin-listed Satricum and, after relocating to the UK in 2019, at The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie. Hilton plans to relaunch its food outlets in summer 2027 after a hotel renovation.
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Hyatt Stratford Reopens Elondi Terrace After Five-Figure Refurbishment to Enhance Outdoor Events Capacity
🏨 Hyatt Hotels Stratford reopened its Elondi Terrace after a five-figure refurbishment aimed at enhancing outdoor hospitality. The 153 sq meter space hosts up to 50 seated or 100 standing guests. Among new features are small plates, sharing boards, and a £50 per person summer events package. Hyatt reported a 5.9% RevPAR increase in Q2 2026, with $110m income and $324m gross fee income. Year-round operation plans include protective shutters for winter.
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José Silva Appointed Chairman of Maybourne to Guide Global Expansion in Luxury Hospitality Industry
🏨 José Silva, with 40+ years of industry experience, has been appointed chairman of Maybourne to oversee its global expansion. Previously, as CEO of Jumeirah Group, he transformed it into a global luxury operator. Silva also spent nearly 25 years with Four Seasons, achieving five Michelin stars at the Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris. Maybourne's plans include new hotels, residential developments, and wellness facilities. Silva aims to enhance Maybourne's luxury hospitality reputation.
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ICAEW Warns UK Government Against Mandating Direct Debit for VAT and PAYE Due to Cash Flow Risks
💰 Government plans to mandate VAT and PAYE payments via direct debit pose risks, warns ICAEW. The plan could strip businesses of cash flow control, leading to administrative errors caused by flawed HMRC data. Issues like misallocated payments and BACS caps were noted. Adelle Greenwood of ICAEW argues against penalties for not adopting direct debits, suggesting that maintaining existing penalty regimes is better. Most taxpayers already pay on time, making the proposed mandate disproportionate.
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