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The Arundell brought to market for £2.5m

Vine Hotels acquires The Gables Hotel near Bristol

Vine Hotels acquires The Gables Hotel near Bristol

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The Hotel Brands section tracks the latest developments, strategies, and growth activity from major hotel groups and emerging brands operating in the UK. Focused on the commercial decisions behind expansion, rebranding, franchising, and portfolio management, it provides hotel owners, operators, and investors with insight into how brand activity is shaping market dynamics.

Coverage includes new brand launches, UK market entries, leadership changes, refurbishment plans, M&A activity, and evolving brand standards—alongside commentary on positioning, loyalty strategies, and consumer targeting. Whether independent hoteliers seeking affiliation or operators benchmarking group trends, this section offers strategic intelligence on brand movements influencing the competitive landscape.

Brands

The Hotel Brands section tracks the latest developments, strategies, and growth activity from major hotel groups and emerging brands operating in the UK. Focused on the commercial decisions behind expansion, rebranding, franchising, and portfolio management, it provides hotel owners, operators, and investors with insight into how brand activity is shaping market dynamics.

Coverage includes new brand launches, UK market entries, leadership changes, refurbishment plans, M&A activity, and evolving brand standards—alongside commentary on positioning, loyalty strategies, and consumer targeting. Whether independent hoteliers seeking affiliation or operators benchmarking group trends, this section offers strategic intelligence on brand movements influencing the competitive landscape.

Hotel sector to face challenging trading year in 2018

The New Year is likely to be a challenging one for for UK hotel operators due to flat…

Jurys Inn acquired for £800m

The Jurys Inn chain of hotels has been acquired by Fattal Hotels Group and Pandox AB (Publ)…

Hotel sector set to grow by over 35,000 rooms in next two years

A hotel review of 2017 published by property agents Fleurets has predicts additional 35,000…

OTA Insight sees huge leap in growth funding and business demand

An industry data analysing platform OTA Insight has announced a $20m (£14.98m) funding round…

Fermanagh resort fined £15,000 for river pollution

The Lusty Beg Island resort has been fined £15,000 for causing pollution to the Lower Lough…

Named and shamed hoteliers speak out

Two Cornish hotel firms have spoken out in response to being listed in a HMRC ‘name and…

Newcastle hotel rebranded to EasyHotel in ‘under an hour’

EasyHotel has taken over Newcastle’s Tune Hotel, in what they claim is the “fastest hotel…

Kim Yardley to step down as GM of Gisborough Hall

Kim Yardley has announced his plans to step down as manager of Gisborough Hall, nine months…

Hilton Hotels reveals Connected Room and ‘futuristic’ guest experience

Hilton Hotels has unveiled ‘Connected Room’, a first-of-its-kind guest room that allows…

Redefine BDL Hotels to manage new Manchester Hampton by Hilton hotel

Redefine BDL Hotels has confirmed a management deal for a new Hampton by Hilton property in…