Lewis Catchpole - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 5

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Accor lifts profit guidance and announces €100m share buyback

💰 Accor upgraded its 2025 EBITDA forecast to 11%-12%, up from 9%-10%, thanks to resilient Q3 performance. The group, with over 5,700 hotels, reported a 3.1% revenue rise in management and franchise. Q3 revenue was €1.37bn, with luxury rising 0.2% and midscale falling 1.1%. RevPAR in Europe/North Africa dropped 4.6%, while the Americas grew 7.1%, and the Middle East/Africa/Asia-Pacific rose 2.7%. Accor opened 77 hotels, adding 11,200 rooms, and plans a €100m share buyback.

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Luxury Family Hotels reopens Woolley Grange following refurb

🏨 Luxury Family Hotels reopened Woolley Grange, near Bath, after a complete renovation by StudioJill, known for work on Fowey Hall, Moonfleet Manor, and New Park Manor. The redesign includes all 25 rooms, public spaces, and a spa with new treatment rooms, an outdoor hot tub, and a sauna. New additions include the Woolley Bears Den club and Hen House for guests, with further updates planned. The design blends heritage with modern touches for a refreshed guest experience.

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Somerset’s Riverside Cottage Holidays brought to market for £2.5m

🏘 Riverside Cottage Holidays, located near Frome in Somerset, is up for sale at £2.5 million. The property includes a Grade-II listed 17th-century farmhouse with seven bedrooms and five bathrooms, seven holiday cottages, and an agricultural barn on 15 acres. Owners Stephen and Maria acquired the property in 2020 and are selling to retire. The sale is managed by Christie and Co, highlighting its historic charm, private grounds, and development opportunities.

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Quiet luxury defines UK travel in 2026, says PoB

📖 Heritage and comfort redefine luxury travel in 2026. PoB Hotels' report reveals 75% of affluent travelers prioritize heritage, with 80% valuing peace. Domestic tourism rises, as 50% took three UK breaks last year, with nearly 60% planning the same for 2026. Despite economic uncertainty, 42% expect higher spending on UK breaks. Dining diversifies with interest in chef’s tables and foraging walks, while spontaneity becomes a status symbol, with up to 75% of bookings made at short notice.

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Surya Hotels begins first phase of £25m Theobalds Estate refurb

🏨 UK hotel group Surya Hotels is renovating Theobalds Estate near Waltham Cross, previously owned by Birch, which closed in November 2023. The £12.5m acquisition includes plans for 140 bedrooms, three restaurants, a bar, and 11 conference rooms. The completed Ridings Restaurant and Rooms is now open. Oliver Brown leads the project, which will feature a wellness club and restored outdoor Lido. Surya owns 13 UK hotels, expanding rapidly since 2009.

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RSM: Hospitality under further pressure as wages rise to record high

💸 Average weekly earnings in the UK's accommodation and food services sector hit £357.05 in August 2025, rising from £346.52 in July, marking a 6.4% year-on-year increase. Payrolled employees increased from 2,085,155 in August to 2,111,295 in September. Vacancies decreased from 78,000 to 74,000. Regular pay growth was 5.9% in this sector, compared to the public sector's 6.0%. The hospitality industry faces pressure from rising wages and seeks government support in the upcoming Autumn Budget.

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Leaf Hospitality to manage Hampton by Hilton Wigan

🏨 Leaf Hospitality signed an agreement to manage and operate a 144-bedroom Hampton by Hilton Wigan, part of the Fettlers development, transforming the former Galleries shopping centre site. The project, led by Cityheart and Wigan Council, includes a new market hall, over 400 homes, and a public square. The six-storey, 5,800m² hotel, designed by JM Architects and built by Galliford Try, will open in late 2027, employing over 40 staff. This marks Leaf’s 10th hotel signing.

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Countrywide Hotels to manage DoubleTree by Hilton Swindon

🏨 Countrywide Hotels expands its UK portfolio by managing the 171-room DoubleTree by Hilton Swindon, acquired by a private client. This upscale hotel includes a 24-hour fitness centre, free Wi-Fi, and digital key access. Dining is available at the 14Twelve Brasserie and Bar, with local ingredients. It offers 15 meeting spaces over 817 square metres, accommodating up to 390 guests. Darren Patt, managing director, aims to enhance guest experience and operational performance.

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PoB Hotels adds two new properties to collection

🏨 PoB Hotels added Mar Hall Hotel Golf and Spa Resort near Glasgow and Bishopstrow Hotel and Spa in Wiltshire to its luxury portfolio. Mar Hall, a Grade A-listed mansion, spans 240 acres and underwent a £20m renovation. Bishopstrow, a Georgian country house, offers 36 unique rooms and a spa. Founded in 1982, PoB represents over 50 independent UK hotels. CEO Kalindi Juneja emphasizes the properties' unique experiences and PoB's commitment to quality.

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Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch unveils senior leadership hires

🏨 Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch, debuting in 2026, announces four senior appointments: Mathilde Brallet as commercial director, Kane Savage as director of sales, Marie-Charlotte Gauter as director of operations, and Carly Gill as HR director. The hotel, in partnership with Reuben Brothers, is a restoration of Grade I-listed Admiralty Arch, featuring 100 rooms and 25 suites. Chefs Clare Smyth and Daniel Boulud will lead signature restaurants. The site offers views of Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square.

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