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Olivia Watts

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Ibis Styles Hotel Bournemouth Sold Out of Administration to Switch Management, Securing 30 Local Jobs

🏨 Ibis Styles Hotel Bournemouth, a 78-bedroom establishment, was sold out of administration on January 8, 2025, by RSM UK and Switch Management. Located in East Cliff, Bournemouth, the deal preserved approximately 30 jobs. This marks Switch Management's second acquisition in the area, following a £2m investment in Queen’s Hotel and Spa. This strategic move aims to maintain high hospitality standards and create long-term value.
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Chris Whitmore Appointed Head Chef at Scarlet Hotel, Cornwall, Bringing Experience from Gordon Ramsay’s Maze and More

🍳 Chris Whitmore has been appointed as the head chef at the Scarlet Hotel in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, replacing Jack Clayton. Whitmore, with extensive fine dining experience in London, Hong Kong, and Qatar, joins to collaborate with Tom Hunter, head of food, to revamp menus. The focus will be on using local, seasonal ingredients with minimal waste, featuring dishes like lamb with broad beans. Whitmore's sustainable approach aligns with the hotel's ethos.
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The Nici Appoints Charmaine Harbour as Head of Spa for New Hotels in Cornwall and New Forest

🏨 The Nici appoints Charmaine Harbour as head of spa for new hotels in Newquay and New Forest, set to open this summer. Harbour brings experience from roles at Beaverbrook, Champneys, and more. The Nici Newquay will feature 82 rooms, a spa, gym, and cinema, while the New Forest site will include 118 rooms, a spa, and tennis courts. Located in Cornwall and New Forest, these are designed as wellness destinations.
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Castlebridge Hospitality Promotes Joe Davidovitz to General Manager and Appoints James Watson as Hotel Operations Manager

🏨 Castlebridge Hospitality expands its leadership team with Joe Davidovitz as general manager and James Watson as hotel operations manager at voco Winchester Hotel and Spa. Davidovitz, with 15 years at IHG, joined Castlebridge in October 2023 and became hotel manager in January 2025. Watson, with 12 years at Marriott, started in February 2026. Their focus is on enhancing guest experience and market positioning. Craig Patterson praises their expertise as assets for growth.
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Castlebridge Hospitality Expands Leadership: Joe Davidovitz Promoted to GM, James Watson Joins as Operations Manager

🏨 Castlebridge Hospitality has expanded its leadership, promoting Joe Davidovitz to general manager at voco Winchester Hotel and Spa and appointing James Watson as hotel operations manager in February 2026. Davidovitz, with 15 years at IHG, advanced to hotel manager in January 2025. Watson brings 12 years at Marriott. Both aim to enhance market positioning and guest experience. Craig Patterson, managing director, believes their expertise will drive company growth and enhance hospitality services.
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South Devon's Quayside Hotel Enters Administration, Will Remain Closed After Abandoned 2025 Reopening Plans

🚩 A south Devon hotel, the Quayside, fell into administration after closing for refurbishment in 2022. Located on Kings Street, overlooking Brixham Harbour, it planned to reopen in 2025. However, on June 8, 2026, administrators Jonathan David Trembath and Samuel Adam Bailey from Richard J Smith and Co were appointed. Despite a positive 2024 Facebook update, the hotel will stay permanently closed. Hotel Owner reached out to the administrators for comments.
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The George Hotel in Huddersfield to Reopen as First Radisson Red in Yorkshire After £30 Million Renovation

🏨 In Huddersfield, The George Hotel, a Grade II listed building and birthplace of rugby league in 1895, will reopen under Radisson Hotel Group. Purchased by Kirklees Council in 2020, renovations costing £30 million start next month. The hotel, vacant since 2013, will feature 108 rooms, a restaurant, bar, gym, and conference facilities. Part of the Huddersfield Blueprint, this revitalization aims to enhance the town center and boost the local economy.
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Vine Hotels Adds Bournemouth's Collingwood Hotel with 53 Rooms and Spa Facilities to Management Portfolio

🏨 Vine Hotels has added the 53-room Collingwood Hotel in Bournemouth to its portfolio. The hotel features meeting spaces, the Eden Spa with an indoor jacuzzi and sauna, and multiple dining venues including the Botanical Suite for up to 100 guests. Owned by Michelle and Eytan Krips for over nine years, it is located five minutes from Bournemouth Pier and 400 yards from Bournemouth International Centre. The property retains historic elements linked to Sir Dan Godfrey, founder of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.
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Vine Hotels Adds Bournemouth's Collingwood Hotel to Management Portfolio, Expanding Offerings with 53 Guest Rooms and Eden Spa

🏨 Vine Hotels, a hotel management company, added Bournemouth’s Collingwood Hotel to its portfolio. The hotel features 53 guest rooms, including family accommodations, and offers leisure facilities like Eden Spa with a jacuzzi and sauna. Dining options include the Botanical Suite for 100 guests. Owners Michelle and Eytan Krips, who've managed the property for over nine years, emphasize conservation. Located just five minutes from Bournemouth Pier, it's ideal for business and leisure travelers.
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