Best Western
Stay informed on Best Western’s offerings and developments in the UK hotel sector. From new property openings and brand conversions to loyalty programme updates and refurbishment projects, this section delivers comprehensive news and intel on one of the world’s largest hotel affiliations. You’ll also find performance metrics, partnership announcements and insights into Best Western’s midscale and upscale positioning, helping you benchmark and collaborate effectively within this extensive network.
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Jun- 2025 -30 JuneHotel Brands
BWH Hotels extends loyalty rewards to event organisers
BWH Hotels GB has officially launched a new loyalty rewards scheme aimed at corporate bookers, as planners face reduced event volumes and increased pressure on budgets. The programme, called Planners Advantage, extends the global BW Rewards scheme to cover meetings and events for the first time. It offers organisers up…
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May- 2025 -14 MayAdvice
How independent hoteliers are protecting their businesses – and guests – from cyber crime
Cybersecurity might not always be top of mind for hoteliers, but with threats becoming more sophisticated, independent operators are being urged to strengthen their digital defences. IT specialists at BWH Hotels GB, Great Britain’s largest group of independent hotels, including Best Western and WorldHotels, say that while independent hotels face growing…
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7 MayNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 7/5/25
Mar Hall Golf and Spa Resort in Scotland has reopened after a £20m refurbishment, transforming the five-star hotel into a luxury destination with 74 redesigned rooms and suites. Highlights include a new palm-canopied reception area, a private cinema, gaming and billiards rooms, and expansive spa facilities. The central hub, The…
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7 MayHotel Brands
BWH Hotels adds seven sites to portfolio in Q1
BWH Hotels has added seven new independent hotels to its portfolio of more than 230 hotels across Great Britain in the first quarter. The acquisitions mark another step towards BWH Hotels’ five-year plan of adding 100 new properties to the brand across the UK, as it aims to reach 20,000…
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Mar- 2025 -21 MarchHotel Brands
BWH Hotels partners invest over £18m into portfolio refurbs
BWH Hotels GB brand has revealed its hotel partners have invested over £18.5m into refurbishing seven independent hotels over the past year. The Queen at Chester Hotel has undergone a £5 refurbishment of its 104 bedrooms in the Queen Wing, alongside revamped bar and dining areas. Another northern hotel: Mount…
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20 MarchHotels
Kew Green Hotels appointed Best Western Sheffield City Hotel management
Kew Green Hotels has announced that it has been appointed as the hotel management partner for Best Western Sheffield City Hotel. This 111-bedroom hotel features all en-suite rooms, a bar, versatile meeting spaces, and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property. Additionally, the hotel is pet-friendly. The rebranding to Best Western Sheffield…
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Jan- 2025 -14 JanuaryHotel Brands
BWH Hotels adds two new luxury hotels to Manchester portfolio
BWH Hotels has announced two new sites in Manchester for its luxury WorldHotels Crafted brand.The group, which represents Britain’s largest group of independent hotels, including Best Western, has welcomed Hotel Velvet and Hotel 47 to its portfolio. The boutique hotels, which are owned by KRO Hospitality, are two of 30…
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Nov- 2024 -20 NovemberLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 20/11/24
The Devonshire Group has acquired the Premier Inn Chesterfield West and Highwayman Beefeater restaurant in Eastmoor, near the Peak District National Park, for an undisclosed sum. The 25-room hotel and restaurant employ 28 staff who will remain under the new ownership. The Devonshire Group plans to develop a new vision…
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20 NovemberHotel Brands
BWH Hotels targets 100 new GB hotels in next five years
Global hotel brand BWH Hotels has revealed a five-year plan to add 100 hotels to its GB portfolio to give the group 20,000 rooms nationwide. The British arm of the business – which encompasses Best Western and the luxury brand World Hotels – has already expanded its presence in 2024…
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8 NovemberHotels
Kew Green Hotels to manage Best Western’s The Ship in Weybridge
Kew Green Hotels has been appointed as the hotel management partner for The Ship hotel, a historic property in Weybridge near the Thames. The hotel, which offers 76 “uniquely-designed” rooms, benefits from close access to Central London in under 30 minutes, as well as the M25 and M3 motorways. It…
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