Oldham
Oldham, a town in Greater Manchester, is undergoing significant regeneration, with plans that are expected to impact the local hotel sector. Our coverage focuses on key developments such as the proposed transformation of the Civic Centre tower into a hotel, the creation of new accommodation offerings, and the regeneration projects around Oldham’s town centre. We also track investment opportunities and operational changes in the region, such as the conversion of iconic spaces like the Egyptian Room into a food hall, which could drive foot traffic and complement nearby hotels. Our coverage examines how these projects will influence Oldham’s hospitality market and the broader trends in regional hotel investments.
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Feb- 2023 -27 FebruaryHotel Brands
IHG adds nine new hotels to UK portfolio
IHG Hotels and Resorts has strengthened its portfolio in the UK and Ireland with the addition of nine new hotels. The properties span five of IHG’s brands across its four collections: Luxury and Lifestyle Collection brand, Hotel Indigo; Premium Collection brand, Voco hotels; Essentials Collection brands Holiday Inn and Holiday…
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Mar- 2022 -28 MarchLatest News
Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels names new head of revenue
Scottish hotel group, Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels, has appointed Ruth Cousin as its head of revenue. It revealed Cousin brings 15 years of revenue management experience to the role, most recently working for MAGO, part of the Manchester Airport group, overseeing car parks trading. Prior to that she worked…
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Dec- 2021 -16 DecemberHotels
Crieff Hydro and Respitality donate stays to over 100 unpaid carers
Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels has revealed that more than 100 unpaid carers in Scotland benefited from its partnership with Shared Care Scotland’s Respitality which launched six months ago. The hotel group said it has supported the project by donating bed and breakfast stays across its portfolio. The group also…
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Dec- 2017 -11 DecemberHotels
Government names and shames poor-paying hospitality businesses
A government report revealing the names of 260 employers who have failed to pay their staff correctly has been published, including the names of numerous hotel brands. Some 16,000 employees were not paid at least minimum wage, and the most prolific offenders were retail, hairdressing and hospitality sectors, attracting fines…
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Sep- 2015 -28 SeptemberProperty
Travelodge announces Greater Manchester expansion
Travelodge has today announced that it has exchanged contracts for two new hotels in Greater Manchester, an investment of £9m. The first hotel, located in Stockport on Heaton Lane, will feature 86 bedrooms and a bar/cafe. The hotel will occupy part of Regent House, one of the most prominent office…
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Mar- 2013 -14 MarchPeople
Chefs asked to provide first kitchen memory
Knorr Bouillon has asked chefs and industry journalists to provide their earliest kitchen memories as part of its 175th anniversary celebrations. From the unthinkable to the unprintable, Knorr has already received some outstanding entries. “Some of the stories have made us gasp in horror or laugh out loud at the…
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