Peter Hancock
Peter Hancock is a well-respected figure in UK hospitality, best known for his two-decade leadership of Pride of Britain Hotels, where he championed independent luxury properties across the country. At Hotel Owner, we regularly feature Peter’s insights and commentary, particularly during times of industry change, such as the Covid-19 crisis. Beyond his executive career, he is a prominent awards host, speaker, and ambassador for several industry initiatives. Our coverage explores his continued influence on hotel leadership, service excellence, and the promotion of British hospitality.
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Jul- 2021 -6 JulyPeople
Pride of Britain Hotels names new CEO
Pride of Britain Hotels, a 50-strong collection of independently-owned hotels, has announced that Kalindi Juneja has been appointed as its new CEO. Juneja will replace current CEO Peter Hancock, who is retiring a year later than planned due to the pandemic. According to the group, Hancock was instrumental in shaping…
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Apr- 2021 -15 AprilHotel Brands
Haycock Manor Hotel to join Pride of Britain Hotels
Pride of Britain Hotels has announced that the newly-refurbished Haycock Manor Hotel in Cambridgeshire will be joining its portfolio from 1 September 2021. The site will open its doors on 22 June following “extensive” renovations, and 49 bedrooms and suites will be unveiled alongside two restaurants, a bar and lounge,…
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Jun- 2020 -19 JuneHotels
Pride of Britain Hotels welcomes three new Scottish members
Pride of Britain Hotels has added three Scottish hotels to its 50-strong luxury collection. The Fife Arms, Fingal and Ness Walk join the “established” collection of hotels, with Pride of Britain’s self-imposed limit of 50 members ensuring that each property is “of the finest quality and maintains the exclusivity of…
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9 June
VIDEO: Reopening after the lockdown, with Peter Hancock of Pride of Britain Hotels
Peter Hancock, the chief executive of Pride of Britain Hotels, a consortium of 50 of the finest properties in the UK, joined Hotel Owner editor Michael Northcott for a Zoom chat on the state of the industry. In the talk, Peter and Michael cover the following: The impact of the…
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Feb- 2020 -6 FebruaryHotels
Lainston House joins Pride of Britain Hotels
Pride of Britain Hotels has announced that Lainston House, in Hampshire, has become the latest property to join its 50-strong luxury hotel collection. Located just four miles from the historic city of Winchester, the 17th Century hotel sits in 63 acres of landscaped gardens and parkland, and features 50 rooms…
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Sep- 2019 -5 SeptemberHotels
Grantley Hall joins Pride of Britain Hotels
Pride of Britain Hotels has announced that Grantley Hall in North Yorkshire, has become the latest independently-owned hotel to join the UK’s 50-strong luxury hotel collection. Set in formal gardens and parkland, the hotel is a 17th Century Georgian mansion which has benefitted from an extensive four-year renovation, and its…
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Jun- 2019 -13 JuneEvents
Winners announced for Institute of Hospitality Awards 2019
The Institute of Hospitality has announced the winners of its annual Hospitality Assured awards ceremony, with resident Hotel Owner columnist Peter Hancock picking up the ‘Outstanding Contribution to the Industry’ award. More than 320 hospitality professionals came together on 10 June 2019 at the Waldorf Hilton London to celebrate the…
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May- 2019 -14 MayHotels
The Athenaeum Hotel joins Pride of Britain Hotels
Pride of Britain Hotels has announced that the family-owned five-star luxury Athenaeum Hotel and Residences in London has joined its collection of independently-owned UK hotels. Located at 116 Piccadilly, in the heart of Mayfair, the property was formerly a private home and private members’ club, before being transformed into a…
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10 MayAdvice
The impact of supply on demand
Have you ever watched The Antiques Roadshow on BBC 1? If you have, you’ll have noticed how things that are beautiful and perfectly made can often turn out to have pathetically low values, while rarer items, which may be ugly or in poor condition, are sometimes shown to be worth…
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Apr- 2019 -16 AprilHotels
Calcot and Spa named Pride of Britain’s ‘Hotel of the Year’ 2019
Pride of Britain Hotels has named the Calcot and Spa hotel in the Cotswolds as its ‘Hotel of the Year’ for 2019. It was commended on delivering “outstanding hospitality in all areas” including service, accommodation, housekeeping, food and overall luxury. The property features 35 individually designed rooms and suites, located…
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