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From Victorian-era Merchant’s Home to One of Yorkshire’s Most Remarkable Luxury Hospitality Destinations

🏨 In 2022, Andy and Lindsey Lampard transformed a 19th-century merchant's house in Driffield, East Yorkshire into The Highfield House. Originally a wedding venue, it now includes the 2 AA Rosette restaurant 1864, The Library Bar, and Yarn. Spanning eight acres, it boasts restored features and local arts. Won Remarkable Hotel of the Year twice at the REYTAs. Driven by sustainability and personal touches, the hotel embodies luxury intertwined with heritage and community.
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easyHotel expands in Spain with new hotel openings

🏨 easyHotel expands in Spain with three new hotels in Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia, increasing its portfolio to five locations. Key openings: Madrid Alcalá (77 rooms) offers prime access to landmarks; Barcelona La Sagrera (75 rooms) opens July 2025; Valencia Ciutat Vella (95 rooms) opens August 2025. These hotels focus on sustainability with low-carbon designs, reducing CO2 emissions by 21%. Spain's tourism forecasts 90 million international visitors by 2024, supporting easyHotel's growth strategy.
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AC Hotel Wichita announces appointment of management team

🏨 Jeff Barnett and Holli Maestas will lead operations and sales at the AC Hotel Wichita Downtown, opening July 16, 2025, at 105 S. Broadway Ave., Wichita, KS. Jeff, with 15+ years in hospitality, has managed properties in Wichita since 2019. Holli, a Kansas native, brings 11+ years of experience to her sales director role. The hotel, part of Marriott’s portfolio, is in the historic 1929 Brown/Broadway Plaza Building. Managed by Greenwood Hospitality.
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Independent Hotel Show London opens 2025 award entries

📰 UK: Entries for the 2025 Independent Hotel Show Awards are open. When? October 6, at Olympia London. Categories include Hotel Rising Star, Hotel Design of the Year, and Independent Hotel of the Year. How? Hosted with Preferred Hotels & Resorts. In 2024, Grove of Narberth won Independent Hotel of the Year, highlighting team dedication. Glenn Wallace and Brenda Collins emphasize innovation and excellence in independent hotels. Submit entries [here](https://www.independenthotelshow.co.uk/awards).
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The expansion of Ibis brand family across Europe

🏨 Ibis is expanding in Europe with new hotels in Germany, Spain, Belgium, and the UK. Key openings include Ibis Styles Tallinn in Estonia, and Ibis Styles Madrid Airport with 260 rooms by June 2025. Focus areas are urban and airport locations, like Ibis Styles Madrid near IFEMA and Ibis Budget Berlin at Brandenburg Airport. Unique designs reflect local culture, such as Tallinn's photography theme. Accor, the parent company, is based in France with 60 job offers available.
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Meliá White House Unveils State-of-the-Art Gym & Yoga Room in Partnership with TechnoGym

💪 Meliá White House in London unveils a state-of-the-art gym in partnership with TechnoGym, as part of a £40 million renovation completed in 2023. Strategically located near Regent’s Park and Oxford Street, it features advanced fitness equipment, free weights, and yoga spaces. Jakob Gowin, General Manager, emphasizes the hotel's commitment to wellness and luxury. The new gym enhances the hotel’s premium offerings, catering to diverse fitness needs and preferences.
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IKEA expands into hospitality with first hotel in Spain

🏨 IKEA, through Sarton Canarias, has opened its first Spanish hotel, Las Dunas de Santa Catalina Boutique House, in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. This two-star hotel offers a neutral aesthetic, outdoor pool, terrace, garden, and Wi-Fi. Located near Las Alcaravaneras, it targets both leisure and business tourists. IKEA plans to open a second hotel, Las Vegas de Ciudad Jardín Suites, in the Canary Islands, reflecting its strategy to expand in urban and tourist-heavy areas.
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Mandarin Oriental’s expansion in Italy

🏕 Mandarin Oriental Exceptional Homes has introduced Castello di Procopio in Umbria, Italy, its first property in the region. The 12th-century estate, originally commissioned by Holy Roman Emperor Frederico Barbarossa, features 8 en-suite bedrooms for up to 16 guests. Set on 11 acres, it offers modern amenities like a heated outdoor pool and a spa suite, while embracing its historical charm. This expansion reflects the brand's focus on luxury and heritage in key European locations.
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Field & Stream opens first lodge in Bozeman

🏖 Field & Stream Lodge Co. opened its first property in Bozeman, Montana, with 179 rooms, located a mile from downtown. The hotel features a 1,300 sq ft indoor pool with snowshoe chandeliers, a 29,000 sq ft courtyard, and a 3,600 sq ft event space. Dining options include Dry Fly Saloon and The Honey Hole. Designed by AJ Capital Partners, rooms have unique amenities like wool camp blankets. Starwood Capital and AJ Capital launched the hospitality platform in 2023.
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JLL secures construction debt for Dellshire Resort in Wisconsin

🏨 JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group secured financing for Phase 1A of the 208-key Dellshire Resort in Wisconsin Dells, set to open in Q2 2026. The resort features a luxury hotel, 350-seat restaurants, multiple bars, six pools, and a 9,000-sq-ft family entertainment center. Located in the "Waterpark Capital of the World," it expects to draw from 5.5 million annual visitors. Pyramid Global Hospitality will manage the resort, and Kraemer Brothers will handle construction.
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