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Lewis Catchpole

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Mulberry Media, Founded in 1997, Provides Industry-Leading Digital News and Events for Professional Audiences

📰 Established in 1997, Mulberry Media is a pioneering B2B media and events company. It delivers insightful journalism and analysis through data-driven platforms aimed at engaging specialist business audiences. The company manages a portfolio of industry-leading digital news brands targeting today's professionals. Check out more at their website: [Mulberry Media](http://www.mulberrymedia.co.uk).
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Hunton Hotels Acquires Nottingham Belfry Hotel, Plans Refurbishment as Part of UK Expansion Strategy

🏨 Joint fixed charge receivers Jemma McAndrew and Matthew Nagle sold The Nottingham Belfry hotel to Hunton Hotels for an undisclosed sum. Located on Nottingham Business Park near the M1, the four-star property boasts 120 bedrooms, 10 meeting rooms, a restaurant, bar, gym, spa, and parking for 240 vehicles. Hunton Hotels plans refurbishment as part of its UK expansion. Savills advised on the transaction, with Tom Cunningham noting strong investor interest.
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Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA Appoints New General Managers for Properties in Leeds, Bournemouth, and Ghent

🏨 Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA has appointed Tim Reynolds, Mark Theobald, and Frederick Deman as general managers. Tim Reynolds is at Hyatt Leeds, while Mark Theobald takes the helm at Holiday Inn Bournemouth, and Frederick Deman becomes cluster GM for Courtyard by Marriott and Holiday Inn Express in Ghent. David Anderson, Aimbridge EMEA president, emphasizes the importance of effective general managers in hotel success, highlighting these strategic appointments’ potential to enhance guest experiences and operational performance.
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Best Western Hotels in Hampshire and Wiltshire Listed for Sale at £8.5m Following Strategic Review

🏠 Shareholders are selling two Best Western hotels in Hampshire and Wiltshire for £8.5M. The 97-room Best Western Chilworth Manor Hotel near Southampton spans 12.4 acres with a 90-cover restaurant, while the 50-room Best Western Plus Angel Hotel in Chippenham is a 17th-century coaching inn with an 80-cover brasserie. Managed by Legacy Hotels and Resorts, these properties offer diverse investment opportunities, according to directors Stephen Broome and James Greenslade of Colliers.
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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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