Olivia Watts - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 2

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Seamus Coen to Depart as General Manager of Rusacks St Andrews After Six Years of Leadership

📍 Seamus Coen, the general manager of Rusacks St Andrews, is departing after six years. He joined in 2018, previously working as a resort general manager at RBH. Under his leadership, the hotel underwent a refurbishment in 2021 and reopened, hosting the 150th Open Championship in 2022. Coen highlights the development of a world-class hospitality experience and building a strong team culture during his tenure.

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The Pig Hotel Expands with Acquisition of Georgian Building in Tunbridge Wells' The Pantiles

🏨 The Pig hotel group is expanding with a new Georgian building acquisition on The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells. The expansion coincides with their 15th anniversary. No opening date or facility details have been announced yet. The project aims to integrate the brand's warmth and character into the new location while respecting the building's history. CEO Kevin Styles emphasizes the significance of this milestone and the brand's adaptation to a new setting.

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Langley Castle Appoints Mark Greenaway as First Culinary Director to Enhance Seasonal and Local Dining Offerings

🍳 Mark Greenaway, a renowned Scottish chef, becomes Langley Castle's first culinary director in September 2026. He will oversee food services at the Northumberland hotel, including its 2 AA Rosette Josephine’s restaurant. Greenaway has operated restaurants in Edinburgh and London and has appeared on The Great British Menu. This marks Langley Castle's 40th anniversary year, and Greenaway plans to emphasize seasonal and local produce in his menus.

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Cambridge House, Auberge Collection Opens Reservations for February 2027 at Historic Mayfair Location in £1bn Regeneration Project

📍 Cambridge House in Mayfair, London, opens reservations for its February 2027 debut. Located at 94 Piccadilly, the 102-room hotel is part of the Reuben Brothers’ £1bn regeneration of the Piccadilly Estate. This Georgian mansion, commissioned in 1756, was formerly a Naval and Military Club. It features a restaurant by Major Food Group, a three-storey wellbeing facility, and a members’ club. Designed by Jean-Louis Deniot and Laura Gonzalez, it focuses on preserving London's heritage.

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Hall and Woodhouse Reports 16% Increase in Underlying Profit to £9.3m, Total Profit More Than Doubles

🍺 Family-owned Hall and Woodhouse saw a 16% profit rise to £9.3m before tax for the year ending January 31, 2026. Total profit after tax surged to £8.9m. Net debt increased to £36.9m despite £19.1m in capital expenditure. Growth in managed pubs was driven by acquisitions and investments. Brewery volumes rose by 4%, with strong performance in the Outland craft keg range. The company has £55m in banking facilities for further investment.

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Radisson Hotel Group and GDS-Movement Launch Guide to Enhance Sustainability in Meetings and Events Planning

📚 Radisson Hotel Group and GDS-Movement released a guide for sustainable event planning, highlighting that 66% of associations value sustainability, but only 34% have integrated it and 3% have advanced programs. Barriers include costs and data access. The guide suggests collaboration and outlines five actions, such as early planning and certified suppliers. Inge Huijbrechts and Guy Bigwood emphasize the need for practical tools and destination collaboration to enhance sustainability.

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Sally Beck Appointed Deputy Managing Director of The Landmark Collection and Managing Director of The Landmark London

🏨 Sally Beck has been promoted to deputy managing director of the Landmark Collection and managing director of The Landmark London. After 13 years as general manager at Royal Lancaster London, where she oversaw an £85m refurbishment, turnover rose from £30m in 2013 to over £60m. Beck previously worked at the Landmark London as director of sales and marketing (2001-2012). The Landmark Collection, now rebranded, includes seven luxury boutique hotels in the UK and Thailand.

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Frasers Hospitality to Open First Capri by Fraser in UK with 180-Unit Kensington Hotel by Summer 2027

🏨 Frasers Hospitality will open its first Capri by Fraser hotel in the UK in Kensington, summer 2027. The 180-unit, 7,000 sqm property will transform seven Victorian buildings while preserving their historical features. Facilities include a guest social hub, 24-hour gym, art exhibition spaces, and meeting areas. The hotel will operate sustainably with air source heat pumps, reducing carbon emissions. This launch adds to existing locations in Berlin, Brisbane, Penang, and Singapore.

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Inverlonan to Open Nine-Bedroom Hotel and Restaurant at Ballygowan Farm Near Oban in November 2026

🏨 Inverlonan will open a nine-bedroom hotel and restaurant at Ballygowan Farm, four miles east of Oban, in November. The project retains stone buildings with eco-friendly techniques. The farmhouse has three rooms; the Byre has five. The "Wild Dining" restaurant offers an eight-course menu at 7 pm, using over 90% local produce. Chef Tim Kensett leads, with seafood and farm-sourced meats. Facilities include honesty bars, a sauna, and a wild swimming pool at Loch Nell beach.

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Box House, Historic Property Near Bath, Sold for Undisclosed Sum; Previously Marketed Over £3.75 Million

🏠 Box House, a historic Grade II listed property near Bath, sold for an undisclosed sum over its £3.75m asking price. This 19th-century building, originally a vicarage, spans 10,000 sq ft within eight acres and features Georgian architecture, five reception rooms, and outdoor amenities. Previously a school and hotel, it recently functioned as a serviced office. Real estate firms Christie and Co and Strutt and Parker facilitated the sale, citing strong buyer interest due to its versatility and location.

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