Belfast
Dive into Belfast’s hotel market, where heritage landmarks and modern regeneration projects drive guest interest. This section tracks new openings—from waterfront conversions near Titanic Belfast to city-centre boutique launches—alongside key performance metrics such as occupancy rates, average daily rates and RevPAR. You’ll also find analysis of event-driven demand tied to St Patrick’s Day and conference tourism, planning consent updates, redevelopment schemes and investment activity. Whether you manage a Georgian townhouse conversion or a contemporary city hotel, this hub delivers the news and intel you need to excel in Belfast’s evolving hospitality scene.
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Jul- 2025 -1 JulyHotels
NUMA Group launches first UK property in Brighton
Digital hospitality company NUMA Group has opened its first property in Brighton as part of a broader expansion drive across the UK. The Berlin-based firm has taken over the former MyBrighton Hotel in partnership with NWH Group. Located on Jubilee Street in Brighton’s North Laine, the property includes 84 units…
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Jun- 2025 -23 JuneHotels
Titanic Hotel Belfast appoints Alastair Fullerton as executive chef
Alastair Fullerton has been appointed executive chef at Titanic Hotel Belfast, where he will lead the kitchen at the hotel’s restaurant, the Wolff Grill. Fullerton, who has worked in hotel and restaurant kitchens since 1982, has introduced a new menu at the restaurant, featuring local and international ingredients. Dishes include…
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16 JuneHotels
Lamington Group expands portfolio with Shire Hall acquisition
UK real estate and investment company, Lamington Group, has expanded its portfolio of sustainable spaces with the acquisition of Shire Hall in Cambridge. Following the exchange of contracts for a 250-year lease of Cambridgeshire County Council’s former headquarters, Lamington Group is looking to achieve planning for this to become another…
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12 JuneHotel Brands
Hilton appoints Paul Blackmore to lead UK and Ireland development
Hilton has appointed Paul Blackmore as vice president, development UK and Ireland, as the company looks to expand its presence across the region. Blackmore will take up the role at the start of July, reporting to Nick Smart, vice president development for the UK, Ireland and the Nordics. He brings…
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Apr- 2025 -29 AprilHotels
Malmaison and Hotel du Vin appoint new cluster general manager
Malmaison and Hotel du Vin have appointed Chris Lyall as the new cluster general manager, overseeing both Newcastle properties, as well as managing the £2m bedroom refurbishment at Malmaison. Lyall brings with him over a decade of experience with Malmaison: he first joined Malmaison Newcastle in 2015 as deputy general…
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8 AprilHotels
Birmingham and Cambridge named fastest growing hotel markets in 2025
Birmingham and Cambridge have emerged as two of the UK’s fastest-growing hotel markets, according to the Colliers UK Hotel Market Index 2025 Top 10. Birmingham has climbed 11 places to rank ninth, while Cambridge has risen by 17 spots to rank tenth against the 2024 analysis. Both cities have benefited…
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Mar- 2025 -27 MarchHotel Brands
Hilton to hit 1,000 EMEA hotels ahead of Tempo debut in Belfast
Hilton has announced that it will hit 1,000 hotels in its EMEA region this Spring, ahead of the introduction of Tempo by Hilton in Belfast as well as two further country debuts for Spark by Hilton. In the coming weeks, Hilton will celebrate the “significant milestone” by opening its 1,000th…
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18 MarchHotel Brands
Hyatt eyes 30% UK portfolio growth between 2025 & 2026
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has unveiled plans to grow its UK portfolio by more than 30% between 2025 and 2026, adding more than 1,000 rooms to the market. The news comes as it opened Hyatt Place Leeds and Hyatt House Leeds earlier this month, signalling Hyatt’s expanding brand footprint and ambitious…
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12 MarchPeople
The Bedford Hotel, Belfast appoints Mike Gatt as general manager
The Bedford Hotel has announced the appointment of Mike Gatt as general manager of the luxury 102-room boutique hotel ahead of its opening later this year. With 40 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, Gatt joins The Bedford Hotel from The Maldron, Belfast City Centre where he has been GM…
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11 MarchPeople
Grand Central Hotel, Belfast names Jake McHugh as GM
Grand Central Hotel Belfast, part of Hastings Hotels Group, has appointed Jake McHugh as general manager of the city centre hotel. Having lived abroad and worked in hotels in various positions for over two decades, Hastings said McHugh brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role. Following a…
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