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Liam J Moran

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Village Hotel Club acquires new site in Sheffield

🏨 Village Hotel Club has acquired the former DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield Park on Chesterfield Road South, Sheffield, marking its first location in Sheffield. The site will undergo a multi-million-pound renovation as part of Village’s £82 million refurbishment program. This acquisition follows a purchase of the former Crowne Plaza in Reading, opening in December. Extensions at Village Hotel Ashton and Solihull will add 48 bedrooms each, with more work planned at Village Hotel Leeds South.
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The George Hotel in Montrose sold for first time in 30 years

🏨 The George Hotel in Montrose town centre, owned by Patricia Douglas for over 30 years, was sold to a private operator. The hotel features 25 en suite bedrooms, a restaurant, and a function room. The sale marks Patricia's retirement after 35 years of ownership. Simon Watson from Christie and Co confirmed the continuing strong demand for accommodation businesses in Scotland. Details of the sale price remain undisclosed.
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Two teenagers arrested in connection to Raven Hotel fire

🔥 Two girls, aged 13 and 14, were arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire destroyed the Grade II-listed Raven Hotel in Droitwich Spa. The fire began at 16:45 and was controlled by Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service. The hotel, inactive since 2010 and part of a redevelopment plan launched in 2022, was not occupied, resulting in no casualties. The structure, dating back to the 16th Century, will be secured with local authorities.
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Why offering free cancellation is vital for hotels

📅 For years, free cancellation policies have been popular among hotels, spurred by online travel agents. Larger hotels benefit as they handle last-minute cancellations without major impact. Smaller hotels struggle, especially boutique ones with fewer than 10 rooms. According to Eviivo, two-thirds of hotels offer a cancellation policy between 1-7 days, with the most effective window being 1-3 days. Speculative bookings often lead to last-minute cancellations, posing challenges but also opportunities for price adjustments.
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Elite Hotels unveils new GM for Ashdown Park Hotel

🏨 Jonathan Brown appointed as general manager of Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club in East Sussex by Elite Hotels. Elite Hotels includes Ashdown Park, Tylney Hall in Hampshire, and The Grand Hotel in Eastbourne. Brown began his career in 1996 and held his first managerial role in 2001. Previously, he worked at The Athenaeum, The Grove, Kinsale Hotel, The Lanesborough, Luton Hoo, and the Royal Automobile Club. Ashdown Park Hotel offers 106 rooms, an 18-hole golf course, and various amenities.
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Seamill Hydro asks public to name new restaurant and cocktail lounge

🏨 Seamill Hydro is transforming its restaurant and cocktail lounge, previously called 'The Arran Suite.' The revamped venue will expand guest capacity by 50% from 120 to 180 seats with views over the Firth of Clyde, set to open this autumn. RAD Hotel Group, owners since 2023, invites locals to name the space, offering a year's worth of free dining as a prize. RAD Group, operated by Robert and Vivien Kyle, owns eight hotels in Scotland.
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Doxford Group submits revised plan for Bamburgh boutique hotel

🗽 Northumberland's Doxford Group, led by CEO Richard Shell, revises plans to convert The Greenhouse in Bamburgh into a boutique hotel. Acquired in 2021, the 1893 building will feature six en-suite rooms and a 21-table restaurant, creating nine jobs. Despite concerns over parking, the property offers three spaces and nearby options. Bamburgh Parish Council warns of parking strain. Doxford operates three venues on the Charlton Estate, including Charlton Hall and The Tempus.
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