Lewis Catchpole - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 3

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BWH Hotels GB reports record revenue and portfolio growth in 2025

📈 BWH Hotels GB in 2025: Room revenue topped £140m, a 7% rise, with meetings income reaching £4.5m, up 27%. The newly launched website increased conversion rates by 20%. A Black Friday offer grossed over £1m. Email marketing grew by 13%, driving £2m revenue. BW Rewards membership hit 63.4 million globally with GB revenue at £58.6m, up 16%. The group added 18 hotels to its portfolio, marking a transformative year.

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Amano plans eight new hotels as portfolio set to more than double

🏨 Amano Group plans to double its portfolio from 1,500 to over 3,000 rooms within three years, aiming for eight new hotels by 2028 in cities like Leipzig, Hamburg, Munich, Berlin, and London. Key projects include a 274-room hotel in Leipzig by early 2027, 512 rooms in Hamburg, 277 rooms in Munich by autumn 2026, 320 rooms in Berlin, and a new 70-room site in Covent Garden, London. The expansion aligns with their strategy to enhance urban presence.

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Whitbread secures Kingsway site for new 200-room hub by Premier Inn

🏨 Whitbread will convert Victory House on Kingsway, London, into a hub by Premier Inn hotel. The 45,000 sq ft office, bought for an undisclosed sum, will transform into around 200 rooms post-lease expiry in April 2026. Since February 2025, Whitbread has committed over £100 million on four London office conversions, adding nearly 1,000 rooms. Whitbread's vision is to expand budget hotel capacity in central London with compact, affordable accommodations.

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Whitbread submits plans for new 104-bedroom Premier Inn in Carlisle

🏨 Whitbread plans a £12m Premier Inn on Victoria Viaduct, Carlisle, with a five-story, 104-bedroom design. Acquired in May 2025, construction may start in 2026, opening by 2028. The project will create 25 permanent jobs and 45 construction roles, boosting the local economy by £4m annually. The hotel will use renewable energy, including heat-recovery systems and air-source pumps. The site’s history dates to 1881, with the former hotel demolished in 2019-20.

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Hotel Indigo Chester appoints Neil Aitken as head chef

🍳 Neil Aitken, a chef with 14 years of Michelin kitchen experience, is the new head chef at The Forge, Hotel Indigo Chester, as of 2025. The Forge, renowned for its two AA Rosettes in 2023, specializes in British ingredients cooked over wood and charcoal. It is operated by Castlebridge Hospitality, a group formed in 2018, with 20 years of hotel management expertise. The restaurant offers diverse menus, collaborating with supplier Aubrey Allen.

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Waldorf Astoria Admiralty Arch unveils signature restaurants

🏨 Clare Smyth and Daniel Boulud will open two signature restaurants at Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch in 2026. Smyth will lead Coreus, focusing on British seafood in the former First Sea Lord's residence, featuring a Whiskey and Seaweed bar. Boulud’s Café Boulud will offer French cuisine with a terrace overlooking The Mall and Buckingham Palace. The hotel will feature 100 rooms and suites and 17,500 sq ft of residences, located in a Grade I-listed landmark.

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PPHE extends Park Plaza London Riverbank loan to 2030

💵 PPHE Hotel Group has refinanced its loan with Aareal Bank for Park Plaza London Riverbank, extending maturity from June 2026 to June 2030. The £95.8 million facility carries a fixed interest rate of 3.248% until June 2026; post-2026, 85% moves to a 5.72% fixed rate. The loan includes no amortization and maintains loan-to-value and debt service covenants. PPHE's portfolio is valued at £2.2 billion as of December 2024.

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Hospitality insolvencies ease to 857 in Q3

💸 In Q3 2025, 857 hospitality businesses, including hotels and restaurants, became insolvent in the UK, a slight 2.7% decrease from Q2's 881. Monthly insolvencies remain over 275. The Buchler Phillips Hospitality Index dropped from 197.3 in June to 191.9 in September. Key closures include Pizza Hut, shutting 68 restaurants and risking 1,200 jobs. The sector faces ongoing challenges with rising staff costs and consumer spending pressures.

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Work starts on Premier Inn conversion at Phoenix House in Vauxhall

🏠 Work has commenced on converting Phoenix House, Vauxhall, London into a 180-room Premier Inn. Whitbread signed a 30-year lease with Lambeth Council in March 2025, with planning consent in July. Construction is underway, aiming for an early 2028 opening, creating about 25 jobs. Located opposite Vauxhall Underground Station, the site is part of Whitbread's London expansion. The 10-storey, 7,469 sqm building was previously used by Lambeth Council. Strip-out is by Redhammer Demolition, ending Easter 2026.

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North Devon holiday cottages brought to market at £2m

🏠 Hewish Mill Holiday Cottages in Muddiford, North Devon, is up for sale at £2 million. This historic estate, dating back to 1751, spans 4.6 acres and includes a farmhouse and five cottages. The property, situated three miles from Exmoor and 25 minutes from beaches, also features gardens, a stable block, and EV charging. Domestic tourism saw a 16.3% rise in the first half of 2025, boosting market spending by 5.6% since 2022.

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