Isle of Man
The Isle of Man is seeing renewed growth in its hospitality sector, driven by rising visitor numbers, industry collaboration, and new investment. At Hotel Owner, we cover developments such as the formation of the Hospitality Isle of Man Board, tourism-led events like Manx Menu, and major openings including JD Wetherspoon’s Conister Arms in Douglas. Our reporting provides hoteliers with insights into the island’s evolving tourism economy, infrastructure improvements, and opportunities for sustainable growth within this distinct UK-linked market.
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Jun- 2025 -9 JuneHotel Brands
Travelodge begins construction on first hotel on Isle of Man
Travelodge has begun construction of an 80-room hotel in Douglas, its first on the Isle of Man. The budget hotel chain, which operates more than 610 sites across the UK, Ireland and Spain, is building the property at Villiers Square on Fort Street. The site is 300 metres from the…
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Nov- 2024 -18 NovemberLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 18/11/24
Specialist business property adviser Christie and Co has appointed Graham Wilkinson to its North and Midlands hotel team. Based in Windermere, Wilkinson brings over 35 years of experience in Cumbria’s tourism and hospitality sector. He expressed enthusiasm for helping hotel, guest house, and B&B owners maximise their business value and…
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18 NovemberLatest News
Travelodge exchanges on new Isle of Man site
Travelodge has announced that it has exchanged contracts for a new hotel in Douglas, Isle of Man. Planning permission has been granted to develop a standalone, new-build, 80-room Travelodge, the company’s first on the island. The new venue will also have an on-site restaurant and an 85 Bar Cafe, as…
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Aug- 2024 -14 AugustPeople
Whitbread appoints project and programme manager in Ireland
Premier Inn owner Whitbread has announced the appointment of Emma O’Shiel as its new project and programme manager in the Irish development team to aid in the group’s ambition to deliver its 5,000 bedroom target. O’Shiel, who has over 15 years of experience in delivering building projects for the Isle…
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Jun- 2024 -20 JuneLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 20/6/24
Cheval Collection has appointed Tom Gibson as general manager of its Edinburgh properties. Gibson, formerly the general manager of Virgin Hotels in Glasgow, brings extensive luxury sector experience, including roles at The Glasshouse and Dalmahoy, Marriott Hotel and Country Club. The appointment aligns with Cheval Collection’s global expansion, which includes…
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20 JuneProperty
Peel Waters unveils Liverpool waterfront hotel development site
Peel Waters has unveiled two development sites along Liverpool’s waterfront at Princes Dock and is actively seeking global hotel operators for them. Both hotel sites are located along Liverpool’s internationally recognised waterfront, close to the city centre, the new Isle of Man Ferry terminal, and Everton Football Club’s brand new…
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Jan- 2024 -4 JanuaryAdvice
Running a hotel in a UNESCO Biosphere
Climate change and sustainability continue to top business priority lists, and with tourism being responsible for around 8% of the world’s carbon emissions, our industry has a critical role to play. From airlines and hotels to destination marketing organisations and leisure attractions, we all have a big role to play…
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Feb- 2021 -2 FebruaryCoronavirus
Isle of Man hospitality reopens
The Isle of Man has exited lockdown after a 25 day ‘circuit break’ succeeded in stopping the community spread of Covid-19. The island’s government said that life can now “return to near normal”, with no requirement for social distancing and no recommendations that the public wear face coverings. The move…
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Mar- 2020 -6 MarchBusiness Bites
Flybe’s pensions in doubt; Poorest 20% no better off than before, 1m Virgin customers on unsecured database
Flybe’s pension pot for 1,350 current and former workers is at risk, as the fallout from one of the first casualties of the coronavirus business threat manifests in full. Flybe of course was already embattled before the new Covid-19 virus came along, and was the subject of a controversial bailout…
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Jul- 2019 -2 JulyHotel Brands
Whitbread announces strong pipeline of UK island hotels
Whitbread, Premier Inn’s parent company, has announced two new acquisitions and a pipeline of 600 bedrooms beyond the UK mainland. The hotel giant said the growth of the ‘staycation’ market, and strong year-round business demand, has encouraged it to build a network of 604 Premier Inn bedrooms in UK island…
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