Lancashire
Explore Lancashire’s varied hotel market, from coastal resorts along the Irish Sea to countryside manor conversions in the Forest of Bowland. This section tracks new property openings and renovation projects—whether seaside spa hotels in Blackpool or rural retreats near Lancaster—alongside detailed performance metrics such as occupancy rates, average daily rates and RevPAR. You’ll also find updates on planning consents, investment deals and seasonal demand insights driven by events like the East Lancashire Railway steam gala and the Lancashire Food Festival. Whether you manage a family-friendly resort or a boutique country inn, this hub delivers the comprehensive news and intel you need to thrive in Lancashire’s hospitality landscape.
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Jul- 2025 -18 JulyRestaurants & Chefs
The Beaumont Mayfair to open new restaurant in September
The Beaumont Mayfair is set to open a new modern British restaurant, Rosi, in September, led by newly appointed culinary director Lisa Goodwin-Allen. The Mayfair hotel said Rosi marks “an exciting new chapter” in its dining offer, continuing the contemporary direction taken since chief executive Stuart Procter joined. Rosi will…
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May- 2025 -1 MayRestaurants & Chefs
The Beaumont Mayfair appoints new culinary director
The Beaumont Mayfair has announced the appointment of Lisa Goodwin-Allen as its new culinary director to work alongside chief executive Stuart Procter and executive chef Brendan Fyldes. Having previously held a Michelin star at Northcote in Lancashire for the past 23 years, Goodwin-Allen will oversee the food offering across the…
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Apr- 2025 -24 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 24/4/25
Marie-Isabelle Gruson has been appointed to Adagio’s executive committee as director of operations projects and services (OPS), IT digital, purchasing, and transformation. A veteran of the brand since its inception, Gruson brings 25 years of experience in hospitality, beginning her career as a hotel receptionist in 1993. She joined the…
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24 AprilHotels
Northcote Hotel acquired by Silkstone Finance
Silkstone Finance, the investment vehicle of Alf and Clare Ellis, has revealed that it has acquired the Northcote Hotel in Lancashire from The Stafford Collection for an undisclosed sum. Long-standing general manager, Craig Bancroft MI, will continue to lead the hotel, directing strategic investments in unison with the new ownership.…
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17 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 17/4/25
Villa Wrea Green, a historic 31-bedroom hotel and wedding venue in Lancashire, has been put up for sale. Located near Preston and set within four acres, the 19th-century property features extensive function suites, lounges, and a restaurant, and holds a four-star AA rating. The hotel has recently benefited from major…
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17 AprilProperty
Lancashire’s Villa Wrea Green looks for new owners
Villa Wrea Green, an established hotel and wedding venue near Preston in Lancashire, has hit the market for an undisclosed asking price. Dating back to the 19th Century, the Villa Wrea Green in Fylde is a venue comprising a 31-bedroom hotel, extensive function suites, lounges, and the Villa restaurant. Holding…
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8 AprilFeatures
The future of AI in UK hotels
The hospitality industry is in the midst of a transformative shift driven by artificial intelligence (AI). As technology continues to evolve, AI is becoming increasingly integral to operations across hotels of all sizes. From streamlining content management to improving the guest journey, AI is enhancing both the efficiency of hotel…
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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 MarchProperty
The Mill at Conder Green in Lancashire hits the market for £1.6m
The Mill at Conder Green, a hotel with a bar and restaurant in the Lancashire countryside, has been brought to market for an asking price of £1.6m. It comes as the hotel closed on the instructions of the joint administrators appointed from FRP Advisory. Set within a site of 1.7…
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17 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 17/3/25
Pine Trees Hotel in Pitlochry hosted Scottish First Minister John Swinney on 14 March after a significant refurbishment. Swinney, joined by Apex Hotels chairman Norman Springford and hotel manager David Lapsley, toured the property and discussed its positive impact on the local economy, including job creation and partnerships with local…
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