Luton
Coverage of hotel and hospitality developments in Luton, a key town in Bedfordshire known for its airport and strong business travel demand. Reporting includes new hotel openings, refurbishments, investment activity, and market performance. Also explores how Luton’s connectivity, airport growth, and regional economy influence hotel occupancy and development.
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Jun- 2022 -14 JuneHotels
Focus Hotels opens Delta Hotels by Marriott Cheshunt
The Delta by Marriott Cheshunt has opened following a multi-million-pound investment from Focus Hotels Management. Following the investment, the 140-bedroom Hertfordshire hotel and conference centre has seen a “significant” refurbishment of bedrooms, meeting rooms and public areas. The site has easy access to the M25 and rail links to London,…
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Jan- 2022 -4 JanuaryFeatures
Hotel investment: why now?
According to Savills, investor demand for South West hotels “remains high” as transactions in the region hit in excess of £58m year-to-date. AGO Hotels, a hybrid-hotel lease operator, strengthens these statistics revealing that investment in hotels, in fact, has risen by 80% in comparison to 2020.“All of the UK’s top…
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Dec- 2021 -16 DecemberHotel Brands
Arora Group acquires Luton Hoo Hotel
Elite Hotels has confirmed the sale of Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf and Spa, in Bedfordshire, to the Arora Group. The sale of Luton Hoo Hotel will see all existing staff at the hotel retained by the new owners. Additionally, it will enable Elite Hotels to forge ahead with a “robust…
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Nov- 2021 -18 NovemberHotel Brands
Molo Hotel Group acquires first property outside of UK
UK-based hotel owner and developer, Molo Hotel Group, has announced it has completed the acquisition of the Manchebo Beach Resort and Spa, Aruba. The luxury resort located on Eagle Beach is Molo’s first hotel outside of the UK. The Manchebo acquisition is Molo’s second for 2021, following on from its…
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18 NovemberHotels
Hotel La Tour to open in Milton Keynes
Hotel La Tour, the privately owned British hospitality company, has announced it is set to open in Milton Keynes in April 2022, following a £39m investment. The mirror steel clad property comprises 261 bedrooms, 14,000 square feet of events space, a gym, and a 14th floor restaurant and sky bar…
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Mar- 2021 -26 MarchHotel Brands
Oakman Group continues expansion with Woburn Hotel lease acquisition
The Oakman Group announced it has acquired The Woburn Hotel after signing a 25-year lease with The Bedford Estates. The Woburn Hotel, which sits at the gateway to Woburn Abbey, is an 18th Century property with 48 luxury bedrooms and seven individual cottages within the grounds, as well as three…
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Aug- 2020 -17 AugustHotel Brands
Accor signs 14 new hotels in Northern Europe during first half of 2020
Accor signed 14 new hotels in Northern Europe during the first half of 2020, with four new properties in the UK and Ireland. The other signings include six new hotels in Belgium and four in the Netherlands, and have collectively added over 2,000 rooms to Accor’s portfolio in the Northern…
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Mar- 2020 -13 MarchPeople
Barnett Hill hotel appoints new general manager
Barnett Hill hotel has announced the appointment of Nicolas Roulier as its new general manager. The luxury Surrey hotel said the appointment marked an “exciting next step” in Roulier’s career, who has previously worked across a range of hotels, including Luton Hoo, The Pig in the New Forest and Chichester…
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Feb- 2020 -13 FebruaryHotel Brands
Best Western GB to open Europe’s first Sadie hotel in Luton
Best Western GB has revealed it is to open Europe’s first Sadie hotel in Luton this summer. The boutique hotel concept will take the hotel group’s portfolio to over 280 hotels and is set to create over 40 jobs. Following a £6m conversion designed by Centro Hotels, the group said…
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Aug- 2019 -13 AugustPeople
Elite Hotel Group calls on industry to change view on apprenticeships
Independent hotel group Elite Hotels has called on the hotel industry to change its view on apprenticeships and recognise the value apprentices can bring. Recognising the need to champion careers in hospitality and give promising young individuals the chance to gain knowledge, learn skills and work alongside industry professionals, Elite…
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