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Crossbasket Castle Hotel appoints Zoe Douglas as spa and wellness director

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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.

Corbin and King ‘loses 15%’ of workforce due to Brexit

Hospitality group Corbin and King says 15% of its employees have resigned following the Brexit vote.

Ritz London named best hotel in Europe for second year

The Ritz London has once again been hailed the best hotel in Europe at the annual Ultimate…

Safestay expands into Europe with U Hostels acquisition

Safestay has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of three U Hostels-branded properties.

Best Western Plus Reading sold to Nine Group

JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group have advised on the sale of Best Western Plus Reading…

Holiday Inn made from shipping containers opens in Manchester

A new Holiday Inn Express Manchester opened in Trafford City this week claiming to be the…

Amaris Hospitality urges new government to create pro-tourism plan

Amaris Hospitality, which owns Jurys Inn hotel group, has released a hospitality report for…

Compass Hospitality launches boutique hotel brand in UK

Compass Hospitality has opened a Citrus branded hotel in the UK which is the first of its…

Travelodge launches £5m ‘SuperRooms’

Travelodge has announced the launch of a new rung of ‘SuperRooms’ offering “premium economy”…

Budget hotels fastest growing in UK

Budget hotels account for nearly two-thirds of the UK’s top 10 brands, the Q1 2017 Hotel…

QDOS provides cloud-based communication for ‘millennial’ hotel brand

QDOS Communications has provided cloud-based telecoms system for a Europe’s newest…