Opening
Hotel openings are a core focus of our editorial coverage, providing UK hoteliers with timely insights into the development pipeline and market dynamics. We report on new hotel launches across the UK and internationally, highlighting key information on property size, brand positioning, location strategy, and target demographics. Our coverage includes details on planning approvals, construction progress, and anticipated opening dates, offering a comprehensive view of upcoming additions to the hospitality landscape. For UK hospitality professionals, staying informed about hotel openings is essential for strategic planning, competitive analysis, and identifying opportunities for collaboration and investment.
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Jul- 2025 -14 JulyHotel Brands
IHG opens first Voco in Republic of Ireland
IHG Hotels and Resorts has announced the opening of voco The Club, Dublin Gateway, alongside partners, Nhance. The converted hotel will be fully rebranded by the end of summer 2025 and will add to IHG’s growing portfolio in Ireland which now stands at 10 open and pipeline properties. The 50-key…
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9 JulyHotels
Point A to open second Dublin hotel in Liberties
Queensway Hotels and Tristan Capital Partners are to open their 11th Point A hotel, with a new site in Dublin’s Liberties neighbourhood due to welcome guests from 14 July. The 95-room hotel will be the brand’s second in the city, following its opening on Parnell Street. It is part of…
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3 JulyRestaurants & Chefs
Hogarths Solihull appoints new head chef to lead kitchen operations
Hogarths Solihull has appointed Tom Wells as its new executive head chef. Wells joins the Dorridge-based hotel after six years at Harborne Kitchen, bringing experience from Michelin-starred restaurants and the Queen Mary 2 cruise liner. In his new role, he will oversee all kitchen operations at the privately owned hotel,…
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2 JulyHotels
The Edinburgh Grand reopens as Scotland’s first Luxury Collection Hotel
The Edinburgh Grand has reopened as Scotland’s first Luxury Collection Hotel, becoming part of its portfolio of over 130 global properties. The opening marks The Luxury Collection’s Scottish debut and its fourth outpost in the UK, alongside its sites in London, Buckinghamshire and Manchester. Owned and operated by Chris Stewart…
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Jun- 2025 -26 JuneHotels
Down Hall Hotel unveils £1m renovation
Down Hall Hotel in Essex has announced a £1m investment to expand its luxury offering, introducing new outdoor dining, spa and event facilities. The 110-acre country house estate is set to launch three additions: an alfresco dining concept called the Woodland Table; a new wellness facility, the Garden Spa Retreat;…
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25 JuneHotel Brands
IHG hits 100th Voco hotel milestone in under seven years
IHG Hotels and Resorts has officially opened its 100th Voco hotel, reaching the milestone less than seven years after launching the premium brand in 2018. Voco, part of IHG’s Premium collection, has become the company’s fastest-growing brand, with properties now open in 25 countries and 95 more in the pipeline.…
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25 JuneHotels
Tapestry Collection by Hilton debuts in Northern Ireland
Hilton has announced the opening of The Marcus Portrush as part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton, marking the brand’s debut in Northern Ireland. The 80-room hotel is situated in Portrush, which is set along the North Atlantic coastline. The Marcus Portrush occupies a restored Victorian building that served as…
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24 JuneProperty
The Clachaig Inn and The Grog and Gruel brought to market for £4.5m
The Clachaig Inn in Glencoe and The Grog and Gruel in Fort William have been brought to market for a combined guide price of £4.5m. The sale marks the end of over three decades of ownership by the Daynes family, who have operated the businesses since 1984. The brothers Ed…
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19 JuneRestaurants & Chefs
Mallory Court opens new restaurant with chef Stu Deeley
Chef Stu Deeley has officially opened a new modern British restaurant at Mallory Court Country House Hotel and Spa in Leamington Spa. The Warwick, located within the Eden Hotel Collection property, marks a return for the chef, who previously worked at Mallory Court early in his career. Deeley described the…
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18 JuneEvents
UKREiiF drives significant uplift in hotel prices in Leeds
Growing attendance at the UK’s biggest real estate conference, UKREiiF, saw RevPAR in Leeds and the surrounding areas grow by an average of over 30% from 20 May to 22 May, according to data from CoStar. Occupancies averaged approximately 95%, with Tuesday night being the busiest and most expensive, as…
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