Liam J Moran - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 2

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HOSPA appoints Janel Clark as head of professional development

📚 Janel Clark joins HOSPA as head of professional development in 2025, leading its education programs. HOSPA offers 19 courses with a 95% success rate and over two-thirds achieving Distinction. Clark aims to align courses with the hospitality workforce's changing needs, particularly for younger professionals. In 2025, 576 assignments and six business projects were marked. A new revenue management program for meeting and event spaces is set to launch.

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Hilton London Metropole appoints new GM

🏨 Kelly Shrives-Wrist will lead Hilton London Metropole as its new general manager, overseeing 1,100 guestrooms after a multimillion-pound refurbishment. She has 27 years in hospitality, including 20 at Hilton, and will manage over 300 staff. The hotel is undergoing further investment in its West Wing, refurbishing 363 bedrooms. Owned by Henderson Park, it aligns with Hilton’s Travel with Purpose strategy, emphasizing sustainability and operational excellence.

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Accor to introduce Mövenpick brand to UK

🏨 Accor will bring Mövenpick to the UK by 2027, converting the Old Thorns Estate in Hampshire into a 194-room Mövenpick Hampshire – Old Thorns. The renovation includes guestrooms, wellness and leisure facilities, and dining concepts. The estate features a championship golf course, 2,500 sqm of conference facilities, four restaurants, and a ballroom for over 500 guests. Located an hour from London, the project expands Accor's presence in the UK and Ireland, aligning with its growth strategy.

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Sheraton Grand London Park Lane reopens Art Deco Palm Court

🏨 Sheraton Grand London Park Lane in Mayfair reopened its Palm Court Lounge and Bar after a major renovation, unveiling 1920s-inspired interiors by Areen Design. The historic venue, which opened in 1927, retains its Art Deco charm with features like a stained-glass dome and a brass-edged marble bar. Live piano performances occur Thursday to Sunday. Head pastry chef Biju Joshwa introduced a new afternoon tea menu, while revised cocktails nod to Mayfair's interwar era. The hotel prepares for its centenary in 2027.

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A&O Hostels buys Berlin’s Schulz Hotels in move to expand European network

🏨 A&O Hostels acquired Berlin-based Schulz Hotels to expand in Europe. Schulz, founded by Nizar Rokbani, Oskar Kan, and Sascha Gechter, operates a 1,000-bed hotel in Berlin, with another site in development. A&O aims to grow, citing a projected 5.8% annual growth in the European hostel market (2025-2030). In 2024, A&O hosted 2.8 million guests with 6.2 million overnight stays, supported by €500 million invested since 2023 with StepStone Group and Proprium Capital Partners.

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King Street Townhouse to refurbish event spaces and guestrooms

🏨 King Street Townhouse in Manchester plans to refurbish two event spaces and 10 guestrooms, completing by April 2026 to mark its 10th anniversary. The project involves updates to the South Terrace, Lounge, and Mezzanine Lounge, with new bars and seating. The rooms will be relaunched as Signature guestrooms, blending heritage with new designs. Chief executive Viki Tahmasebi emphasizes their commitment to personalized hospitality. The redesign is in collaboration with EPR Architects.

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Multi-million-pound restoration planned for Windermere hotel

📍 BH Group plans a multi-million-pound refurbishment of the Windermere Hotel in the Lake District, a landmark since 1847. Closed since late autumn, the project includes new reception, bar, and restaurant spaces, and a full refurbishment of 75 bedrooms, plus a spa and health club. Marshall’s Building Contractors from Yorkshire is handling the work. The reopening is set for early summer 2026, creating 130 jobs and boosting the local economy.

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UKH welcomes unfair dismissal u-turn

🛠 UKHospitality (UKH) welcomes the government's revision of the Employment Rights Bill, set for 2025. The update abandons the proposal allowing unfair dismissal claims from day one, opting instead for a six-month threshold; employees previously needed two years. UKH advocates against immediate statutory sick pay changes, citing impacts from minimum wage and business rates adjustments. Kate Nicholls, UKH chair, supports the revision for maintaining youth employment and reducing costs for hospitality businesses.

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Holiday Inn Express joins Cumbria Tourism partnership

🎪 Holiday Inn Express Barrow-in-Furness joined Cumbria Tourism's strategic partners to promote Barrow and Furness Peninsula. This aligns with the Government's £200m Barrow Transformation Fund for regeneration. Barrow, known for manufacturing and shipbuilding, is enhancing tourism appeal with assets like Furness Abbey and Walney’s beaches. The hotel attracts both business and leisure visitors. This partnership aims to raise the area's profile, support sustainable tourism, and contribute to economic growth.

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New World Hospitality acquires BLOC Hotel Birmingham

🏨 New World Hospitality acquired the 105-bedroom BLOC Hotel Birmingham from Arora Group, with the deal brokered by Enterprise Hotels and Hospitality. Located in the Jewellery Quarter, the hotel opened in 2011 and features room sizes from 9.5 sqm to 21 sqm. BLOC Hotel's strong trading performance and strategic location appeal to investors. The area offers over 150 retailers, 80 bars/restaurants, and produces 40% of the UK’s jewellery.

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