Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne is a major city in the North East of England with a vibrant hospitality sector driven by tourism, business travel, and a strong events calendar. Our coverage includes hotel openings, refurbishments, investment activity, market performance, and key appointments across the city’s hotel landscape. We also report on how regional economic trends and infrastructure projects are shaping opportunities for hoteliers in the area.
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Oct- 2024 -10 OctoberHotels
Resident Hotels agrees Marriott International rebrand of four Sleeperz Hotels
Hotel operating company Resident Hotels has announced it has signed a franchise agreement with Marriott International to convert its four Sleeperz Hotels to the Four Points Flex by Sheraton brand. Following the purchase of a majority stake in Sleeperz Hotels by Mactaggart Family and Partners, the portfolio has been operated…
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Sep- 2024 -20 SeptemberHotels
The Allanton Inn in Berwickshire brought to market
The Allanton Inn, in the village of Allanton, Berwickshire, has been brought to market for an asking price of £730,000.Located on the village’s main street, The Allanton Inn is an established bar and restaurant with rooms. The former 18th Century coaching inn occupies a B-listed building, which has been sympathetically…
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May- 2023 -12 MayRestaurants & Chefs
Jesmond Dene House appoints new executive head chef
Jesmond Dene House, a restaurant with rooms in Newcastle upon Tyne, has promoted chef Eddie Saint from senior sous chef to the role of executive head chef with immediate effect. Saint will be taking over from Danny Parker and will oversee all events at the house as well as the…
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Sep- 2021 -30 SeptemberHotels
Dalata Hotel Group to offer new career opportunities
Dalata Hotel Group has announced new career opportunities across its Maldron and Clayton hotels. The group has over 45 hotels across Ireland and the UK situated in prime locations, with 11 new builds in the offing also fuelling significant job opportunities and progression. The new positions come as the group’s…
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Oct- 2019 -22 OctoberHotel Brands
Sandman Hotel Group acquires its 59th property
Sandman Hotel Group has acquired its 59th hotel – the Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links in Dublin. The Sandman Hotel Group, part of the Northland Properties group, has become Canada’s largest family and privately-owned hospitality business. The deal was the company’s first property in Ireland, adding to their three existing…
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Nov- 2018 -27 NovemberFeatures
Guest amenities – The secret ingredient
Creating a home-away-from-home experience is top of the list for most serious boutique hoteliers, it’s the key to winning return customers. One of the more subtle ways of creating this atmosphere is through your choices of supplied of guest amenities. Offering these toiletries can close the gap between being a…
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Sep- 2017 -25 SeptemberFeatures
10 modern hotels that are historically protected
You may think of structures which have stood the test of time and were constructed centuries ago when it comes to describing listed buildings. However, listed building insurance provider Lycetts has put together this list of 10 standout hotels which are on the listed buildings list and yet are not…
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Oct- 2016 -20 OctoberHotels
Newcastle’s Grey Street Hotel to undergo £1.2m renovation
Work is underway at the Grey Street Hotel in Newcastle upon Tyne to transform the property into a boutique spa and conference venue. The grade II-listed hotel is set to undergo a £1.2m 32-week phased development programme in which the first stage will include the refurbishment of the hotel’s 49…
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May- 2016 -25 MayProperty
JD Wetherspoon puts 45 pubs on the market
Pub and hotel operator JD Wetherspoon has appointed CBRE and Savills to handle the disposal of 45 of the company’s properties. The sites, which are being considered for sale either individually, in small packages or as a portfolio, are located in town and city centre location within England, Scotland and…
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May- 2015 -18 MayEvents
VisitEngland reveals winners of Awards for Excellence 2015
The winners of the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2015 were revealed at an annual ceremony, held on Monday, May 11, at Sage Gateshead. The awards – which aim to celebrate excellence across the tourism industry – featured 17 winners including the best small hotel, tourism pub of the year, the…
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