Londonderry
Londonderry, also known as Derry, is a key city in Northern Ireland with a growing hospitality and tourism sector. Our coverage includes hotel openings, refurbishments, planning activity, and investment in the local market. We also report on how political developments, regional tourism strategies, and infrastructure improvements are shaping opportunities for hoteliers in the area.
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Feb- 2025 -5 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 5/2/25
Whitbread has purchased the freehold of 35 Red Lion Square in London from the Royal College of Anaesthetists. The eight-storey, 47,500 sq ft building, formerly the college’s headquarters, will be converted into a 150-room hub by Premier Inn hotel. This move aligns with Whitbread’s plan to expand in London, where…
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5 FebruaryHotel Brands
Hilton signs DoubleTree by Hilton Belfast City Ten Square
Hilton has announced the signing of DoubleTree by Hilton Belfast City Ten Square, as part of a franchise agreement with the Loughview Leisure Group. Situated in the Linen Quarter directly adjacent to Belfast City Hall, the hotel has easy access to the city’s top attractions, such as the Titanic Belfast or…
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Sep- 2024 -3 SeptemberLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 3/9/24
Beechfield House, a historic hotel in Wiltshire, has welcomed new leadership with Peter Rusu as general manager and Dan Smith as head chef. Rusu, with 20 years of hospitality experience, is eager to enhance guest experiences and support the team’s growth. Smith, known for his modern British culinary style and…
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3 SeptemberHotels
DoubleTree by Hilton to debut in Derry-Londonderry
Hilton has announced the signing of DoubleTree by Hilton Derry-Londonderry as part of a franchise agreement with the longstanding owners of the City Hotel. The signing marks the brand’s debut in Northern Ireland’s second biggest city. The hotel, which will be managed by Focus Hotels, is set to open in…
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Jul- 2024 -31 JulyLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 31/7/24
Hotelier Adrian McLaughlin and whiskey master distiller Darryl McNally, alongside businessman Carl Harrison, have acquired the historic Londonderry Arms in Carnlough to develop Ireland’s first whiskey hotel. Investing £1.75m, the trio aim to complete refurbishment by Easter 2025. The hotel, situated on the Causeway Coastal route, will cater to the…
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31 JulyHotels
Hotelier and master distiller partner to create Whiskey Hotel
Hotelier, Adrian McLaughlin and whiskey master distiller, Darryl McNally have partnered with businessman Carl Harrison to create Ireland’s first whiskey hotel. The consortium recently purchased the historic Londonderry Arms in Carnlough, once owned by Winston Churchill, and is investing £1.75m in the development of the hotel, which, with its whiskey…
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1 JulyHotels
The Everglades Hotel unveils £100k refurbishment
The Everglades Hotel in Derry-Londonderry has completed a £100,000 upgrade programme ahead of the busy summer period. The Library Bar has received a complete facelift with new mirrored panelling and marble tables and re-upholstered furniture to reflect the contemporary new colour scheme of dark blues, rusts and florals. A new…
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May- 2024 -28 MayHotel Brands
Focus Hotels strengthens portfolio in Northern Ireland
Hotel management partner Focus Hotels has revealed that it has taken over the operation of the Holiday Inn Express Derry – Londonderry, strengthening the company’s growing presence in Northern Ireland. With its central location and 119 bedrooms, Focus said the IHG hotel is “perfectly placed for those wishing to immerse…
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Mar- 2024 -22 MarchLatest News
Northern Ireland Hotels Federation launches ‘Hotels 2024’ report
The Northern Ireland Hotels Federation (NIHF) has launched a report, ‘Hotels 2024’, providing a comprehensive analysis of the current hotel landscape, investments, and emerging trends. The report, launched as part of the Federation’s Business Outlook event hosted by Mark Simpson at the Clandeboye Lodge Hotel on 20 March 2024, marks…
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Apr- 2018 -19 AprilHotels
Andras Hotels to invest £6.6m to regenerate Portrush hotel
Hotel group Andras Hotels have submitted revised proposals for a £6.6m hotel regeneration project for the former Londonderry Hotel in Portrush. The 87-bedroom boutique hotel will be located on Main Street / Atlantic Avenue in the town centre. Designed by conservation architects, Consarc, the proposals will preserve and restore the…
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