North West
North West England’s hotel market spans major centres such as Manchester, Liverpool and Chester, alongside leisure hotspots like the Lake District. Coverage includes occupancy, ADR and RevPAR trends, landmark openings and pipeline developments. Analysis explores demand drivers from business events at Manchester Central, football fixtures and music festivals, plus leisure tourism in the Lake District. You’ll also find updates on sustainability certifications, loyalty-programme enhancements and strategic partnerships with corporate travel agencies and event organisers.
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Jun- 2025 -16 JuneProperty
Knights Hill Hotel brought to market for £7.95m
Knights Hill Hotel and Spa in North West Norfolk has been brought to market for an asking price of £7.95m. Situated near the Sandringham Estate and the North Norfolk coast, the 79-bedroom hotel occupies a hilltop location overlooking the surrounding rural landscape. It has been owned and operated independently by…
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May- 2025 -27 MayPeople
Whitbread appoints Christine Hodgson as chair
Whitbread has today (27 May 2025) confirmed the appointment of Christine Hodgson as its new chair with effect from 1 September 2025. Hodgson will replace Adam Crozier, who will step down as chair and retire from the board on the same date. The news comes after the hotel group hired…
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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
Travelodge opens new hotel in Bradford South
Travelodge has announced the official opening of a new 130-room hotel in Bradford yesterday (23 April). Ideally located between Bradford and Leeds, the new hotel offers easy access to local attractions such as the National Science and Media Museum, Saltaire, the Brontë Parsonage Museum, and Bartercard Odsal Stadium. For business…
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Mar- 2025 -21 MarchHotels
The Freemasons Inn in Cheshire brought to market for £1.8m
The Freemasons Inn, located in Knutsford, Cheshire, has been brought to market for offers over £1.795m.The site is a Grade II listed former silk mill with a “celebrated heritage”, situated in a prime position just off the main high street in Knutsford, next to the Market Hall. The 3,454 sq…
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Jan- 2025 -22 JanuaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 22/1/24
In 2024, hotel transactions in North West England totalled approximately £82.5m, slightly down from £85.6m in 2023, according to Savills. Manchester accounted for £31m, with the largest sale being the Travelodge at Piccadilly Gardens for £24m. UK-wide hotel investments reached £5.75bn, doubling 2023 levels and the highest since 2018. This…
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22 JanuaryHotels
Over £82m worth of hotels transacted in North West England in 2024
North West England saw approximately £82.5m worth of hotels transacted in 2024, with Manchester accounting for almost £31m of those hotels sold, according to new data from Savills. The real estate advisor found that whilst the 2024 regional figure is “slightly” down YoY, with 2023 seeing £85.6m transacted, appetite from…
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13 JanuaryEconomy
Hospitality accounted for 10% of UK administrations in 2024
The hospitality industry accounted for 10% of administrations in 2024 – the fourth highest sector in the UK – according to analysis by full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau. A total of 1,718 businesses, 172 of which came from the hospitality sector, filed for administration – marking a 28% and 5%…
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3 JanuaryLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 3/01/25
Low Wood Bay Resort and Spa in the North West has completed a £457,000 expansion, enhancing its luxury offerings and creating 10 new jobs. The spa now features an outdoor Upper Deck with an 18-meter infinity pool, private seating, fire pits, and views of Windermere, designed with Mason Gillibrand Architects…
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3 JanuaryLatest News
Low Wood Bay Resort and Spa completes spa expansion
Low Wood Bay Resort and Spa in the North West has completed a £457,000 expansion project to upgrade its facilities and enhance its luxury offer. The resort, which recently became the first in the region to attain the Good Spa Guide’s highest ‘Five Bubble Luxury’ rating, has expanded its spa…
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