South West
Stay up to date with the South West’s hotel sector, where coastal escapes and countryside retreats attract year-round guests. This section tracks new property openings—from seaside boutique hotels in Cornwall to spa resort upgrades in Somerset—alongside key performance metrics such as occupancy rates and average daily rates. You’ll also find coverage of planning consents, investment deals and refurbishment projects across Devon, Dorset and Wiltshire, plus insights on seasonal tourism peaks during summer coastal holidays and autumn festivals. Whether you manage a coastal retreat or a rural country house, this hub delivers the news and intel you need to thrive in the South West’s unique hospitality landscape.
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Jul- 2025 -14 JulyEconomy
South West hotel investment jumps 95% in H1 of 2025
South West hotel investments rose by 95% in the first half of 2025 compared with the whole of 2024, according to international real estate adviser Savills. The firm reported that transactions in the region totalled more than £147m between January and June, underlining what it called “growing investor interest” in…
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14 JulyHotel Brands
Watergate Bay offloads Beach Retreats business
The owners of the Watergate Bay Hotel Will Ashworth and Ben Harper have revealed that they have sold its self-catering brand Beach Retreats for an undisclosed sum. Watergate Bay started the company in 2006 and has sold it to the holiday lettings group behind holidaycottages.co.uk, Travel Chapter. The company has…
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8 JulyHotels
Radisson Red unveils plans for new Twickenham site
Radisson Red has unveiled the designs for its newest site in Twickenham in South West London. The hotel will be nestled on the south side of Twickenham Stadium and is part of the renowned Twickenham Experience, which includes the World Rugby Museum, RFU Conference and Events Centre and TW2 Health…
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7 JulyProperty
UK hotel investment set for strong H2 after slow start to 2025
UK hotel transaction volumes reached approximately £1.59bn in the first half of 2025, a slower start than the previous year, but market activity remained encouraging, with signs pointing to a stronger second half, according to data from Savills. These muted levels of transactions in the first half were expected following…
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Jun- 2025 -16 JuneProperty
Clermont appoints Red to lead Tower Hotel refurbishment
Specialist contractor Red Construction Group has been appointed by Clermont Hotel Group to oversee the refurbishment of the Tower Hotel by Thistle in London. The project will be carried out by Red’s Special Projects division and adds to the group’s growing portfolio of hotel developments, which includes about £110m of…
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6 JuneHotels
Chickpea Group to open pub with rooms in Dorset
The Chickpea Group has announced that it is set to open The Fleur de Lys Inn, the company’s eight pub with rooms and its first in Dorset. The Fleur de Lys Inn dates back to the 17th Century and is situated in the village of Cranborne. It is set to…
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May- 2025 -6 MayAppointments
Former BHA chair awarded Master Innholder status
The former chair of Bristol Hoteliers Association (BHA) has been awarded Master Innholder status. Raphael Herzog, who was BHA chair for six years until last month, underwent a “rigorous” application process and will receive the award at a special presentation next month. Founded by the Worshipful Company of Innholders, the…
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Apr- 2025 -4 AprilHotels
Brecon View Eco Village acquired by TR2 Group
Brecon View Eco Village in Carmarthenshire, South West Wales has been acquired by Tomas Robertson of TR2 Group for an undisclosed sum. Situated on the edge of Beacons National Park, the business consists of six luxury holiday eco lodges with views across Amman Valley and the Black Mountain. Brecon Eco…
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Mar- 2025 -3 MarchHotels
Red Construction Group completes £22m Net Zero Carbon Zeal Hotel
Red Construction Group has announced the completion of its £22m 4-star Voco Zeal Exeter Science Park, finalising the construction of the UK’s first branded Net Zero Carbon hotel. The hotel, which operates with Energy Use Intensity (EUI) levels—a key benchmark for building sustainability in the years ahead, features 142 stylish…
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Nov- 2024 -20 NovemberFeatures
The UK ranks among top 10 travel destinations for 2025, Siteminder finds
A new report by software platform SiteMinder shows that the UK ranks among top 10 travel destinations for 2025, above Thailand, Turkey and Greece. The report highlighted strong interest among incoming travellers from Canada––where the UK was the third preferred travel destination for next year, Australia (4th) and Spain (4th).…
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