Pride of Britain
Covers strategic developments at PoB Hotels (formerly Pride of Britain Hotels), a UK-based collection of over 50 independently owned luxury hotels. Reporting includes the consortium’s rebranding efforts, sustainability initiatives, and expansion of its curated portfolio across the British Isles. Also features insights into leadership appointments, marketing strategies, and the group’s role in promoting high-end British hospitality experiences.
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Jan- 2025 -10 JanuaryRestaurants & Chefs
JW Marriott Grosvenor House London appoints executive chef
JW Marriott Grosvenor House London has appointed Patrick O’Sullivan as executive chef for Park Lane’s first hotel. O’Sullivan returns to Grosvenor House from The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco where he held the position as executive chef, overseeing the hotel’s award-winning Parallel 37 restaurant and the banqueting operations. He joined Grosvenor House…
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Aug- 2024 -30 AugustLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 30/8/24
The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort, and Spa in St Andrews, Scotland, has completed significant renovations to its Kohler Waters Spa. This five-star resort, the only Kohler Waters Spa outside the U.S., now features the UK’s first Espuro Foam Experience steam room. Located in the newly refurbished ladies’ changing room,…
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30 AugustHotels
PoB Hotels unveils new ambassador
Pride of Britain Hotels (PoB) has announced that TV presenter, Architect and Designer George Clarke has become its newest ambassador. This comes alongside the launch of a new campaign from PoB; An Inspired Life. PoB Hotels are creating experiences for guests designed by what inspires them most, via their recently…
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6 AugustLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 6/8/24
Whitbread PLC has inaugurated a new Premier Inn at Paddington Station, London, featuring 369 rooms combining Premier Inn and hub by Premier Inn brands. This hotel, located near the Elizabeth Line and Paddington train station, marks the culmination of Whitbread’s expansion in the Paddington area, adding over 1,000 rooms across…
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6 AugustHotels
Boringdon Hall Hotel becomes newest member of PoB Hotels
Boringdon Hall Hotel and Spa in Devon has become the latest member of the Pride of Britain Hotels (PoB). Over the past few years, the hotel has made investments in enhancing its offerings, including the development of the Gaia Spa and the introduction of the Michelin restaurant, Àclèaf. Boringdon Hall…
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Jul- 2024 -30 JulyPeople
Emanuele Mulliri and chef Daniel Kerr join England’s Oldest Hotel
The Old Bell Hotel, which claims to be England’s oldest Hotel, located in Malmesbury, has appointed a new general manager and head chef. Emanuele Mulliri has joined The Old Bell Hotel as GM. With a career spanning over three decades, Mulliri has managed “some of the world’s most iconic hotels”,…
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10 JulyPeople
New owners of five-star Palé Hall name new director
Five-star luxury country house hotel, Palé Hall, has announced the appointment of Calum Milne as its director. The new owners of Palé Hall, Anthony and Donna Cooper-Barney, have recruited Milne to execute their incoming plans for the hotel and its 50-acre estate, as well as support the local community. Milne,…
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Nov- 2023 -9 NovemberLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 9/11/23
City ID Group is rebranding as The July in preparation for its European expansion. This aparthotel company, initially based in Amsterdam, will soon open locations in London, Dublin, and Lisbon. The July London will be the brand’s first international venture, featuring over 100 apartments, flexible workspaces, a seasonal restaurant, a…
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9 NovemberAppointments
PoB Hotels appoints new board members
Pride of Britain Hotels (PoB), has appointed new board members, following the annual conference hosted at Grantley Hall in Yorkshire. Co-owner Rohaise Rose-Bristow, who oversees operations at the Torridon hotel in Scotland, and Joanne Taylor-Stagg, general manager at The Athenaeum in London, have been appointed as board members. The Torridon…
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Feb- 2023 -22 FebruaryFeatures
The Pride of Britain: Showcasing independent British hotels
The PoB Hotels collection has undergone a major rebranding process. Formerly known as the Pride of Britain Hotels the collection has taken a jump into the modern day. POB Hotels now encompassed “relaxed, modern luxury” showcases a range of independent hotels dotted around the British Isles which keep inspiring guests…
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