Northamptonshire
Coverage of hotel and hospitality developments in Northamptonshire, including new openings, refurbishments, and investment across towns such as Northampton, Kettering, and Corby. Reporting explores how business travel, local events, and regional tourism influence hotel demand and operational trends within the county.
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May- 2025 -30 MayPeople
Hand Picked Hotels appoints two new GMs
Hand Picked Hotels has appointed Vidyadhar Patole as general manager Wood Hall Hotel and Spa, Wetherby, and Crathorne Hall Hotel in North Yorkshire, and Graeme Nesbitt as general manager of Fawsley Hall Hotel and Spa in Northamptonshire. With more than 26 years of international experience in the hospitality industry, Patole…
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Sep- 2024 -5 SeptemberHotels
Elite Hotels names James Perry as GM of The Grand Hotel Eastbourne
The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne has appointed James Perry as its new general manager. With over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, it said Perry brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role. Perry’s career began in 1994, after completing a degree in Political Science at the…
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Sep- 2023 -29 SeptemberLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 29/09/23
The UK hotel sector experienced a seasonal demand slowdown in August, but the decline in room rates was more pronounced due to record rates in July, according to RSM’s Hotels Tracker. Average daily rates (ADR) for occupied rooms dropped from £165.57 (July) to £145.44 (August) in the UK and even…
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29 SeptemberHotel Brands
Travelodge acquires first Ibis hotel
Travelodge has acquired its first Ibis hotel, and is now set to open the group’s second hotel in Wellingborough and 10th hotel in Northamptonshire. Over the last few months, the group has also upgraded the hotel to a new premium look and feel brand specification. To mark the opening, the…
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26 SeptemberPeople
Hand Picked hotels appoints Joe Gould as Fawsley Hall head chef
Hand Picked Hotels has appointed Joe Gould to the team at The Cedar Restaurant at Fawsley Hall Hotel and Spa as head chef. The hotel forms part of the Hand Picked Hotels portfolio of 21 privately owned, luxury country houses and coastal retreats across the UK and Channel Islands. Gould…
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Jun- 2023 -7 JuneHotels
Kendal’s Riverside Hotel sold to Interesting Hotels Group for £4.5m
The Riverside Hotel in Kendal has been sold to Interesting Hotels Group off a guide price of £4.5m. The 58-bedroom hotel is located at the centre of Kendal on the River Kent, beneath the ruins of the town’s 12th Century castle, and was brought to the market on behalf of…
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Apr- 2023 -27 AprilLatest News
Whittlebury Park partners with Community Larder for launch of new cafe
Whittlebury Park Hotel in Northamptonshire has announced its partnership with Towcester Community Larder in support of the charity’s newly launched Community Café. The new cafe is designed to support vulnerable members of the community and those on low incomes as well as reduce food waste. Whittlebury Park Hotel said that…
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Nov- 2021 -15 NovemberHotels
Whittlebury Park appoints new restaurant manager
Whittlebury Park luxury hotel and spa has announced Davide Occhiuzzi as the new restaurant manager for its award-winning three-AA Rosette Murrays restaurant. Occhiuzzi began his career in his native Italy, gaining experience in a variety of chef de rang roles. He then relocated to Paris, Dubai and later London, where…
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3 NovemberHotels
Whittlebury Park reports 95% surge in demand for corporate events
Whittlebury Park luxury hotel has revealed it has experienced a 95% growth in enquiries and bookings for corporate meetings and events in August and September this year, compared to May and June. The Northamptonshire resort reportedly received more than £5m worth of enquiries during the late summer months. This figure…
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Jul- 2021 -12 JulyHotels
Whittlebury Park names new F&B manager
Whittlebury Park has announced the appointment of George Mangrski as its new food and beverage manager. The Northamptonshire-based resort includes five food and beverage establishments, a 254-bedroom hotel, 36-hole championship golf course, luxury spa, and extensive conference and events facilities. Mangrski has over 10 years of experience in the hospitality…
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