Stratford
Stratford in East London has become one of the capital’s fastest-growing hubs for hotel development, driven by regeneration, transport links, and major events infrastructure. Our reporting covers new hotel openings, refurbishments, and conversions, including the arrival of budget and lifestyle brands capitalising on the area’s rising footfall. We also track planning activity, investment trends, and how Stratford’s transformation is influencing demand for business, leisure, and extended-stay accommodation.
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Jul- 2025 -1 JulyHotels
Billesley Manor Hotel and Spa appoints new head chef
Billesley Manor Hotel and Spa has appointed Adam Cherrington as its new head chef as it looks to expand its culinary offering. Cherrington joins the Warwickshire hotel near Stratford-upon-Avon, bringing more than 20 years’ experience across events catering, hotel kitchens and private dining. He previously spent 12 years catering for…
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Apr- 2025 -10 AprilHotels
Travelodge opens 85th London hotel in Chiswick
Travelodge has opened the doors to a new 113-room hotel in Chiswick, West London, marking its 85th hotel in the capital. Situated adjacent to Chiswick Roundabout, the new hotel has created 20 new jobs for the local community. The hotel features Travelodge’s “new, premium look and feel design” which includes…
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Mar- 2025 -12 MarchHotel Brands
Travelodge officially opens London Bromley Mall hotel
Travelodge has officially opened its new 59-bedroom hotel in Bromley town centre, in south east London, creating 19 new jobs for the local community. The new hotel has received the brand’s latest premium design, which Travelodge has called its “most significant brand transformation to date” and includes a redesigned reception…
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5 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 5/3/25
The Newt in Somerset has appointed Gelf Alderson as its new head of food. Alderson, formerly of River Cottage, brings expertise in sustainable, seasonal cuisine, having earned a Michelin Green star for sustainability. In his new role, he will oversee all food concepts across The Newt’s restaurants, eateries, and retail…
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5 MarchHotels
Stratford Park Hotel and Golf Club launches new wellness rooms
Stratford Park Hotel and Golf Club has announced the launch of its new wellness rooms, which are available for hire to professional wellness practitioners. News of the newly-refurbished spaces come as the first step in the former 14th-Century farmhouse’s long-term plans. The wellness rooms can now be hired for a…
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Feb- 2025 -10 FebruaryPeople
Brightstar Hospitality appoints new group operations director
Brightstar Hospitality has announced the appointment of Sylvain Lagier, formerly of Atlas Hotels, as its new group operations director. The newly-created senior leadership role marks a “significant” step in the group’s strategy, with Lagier set to oversee operations across the company’s expanding hotel portfolio, including both branded and independent hotels. …
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10 FebruaryPeople
Waterton Park Hotel and Spa appoints new GM
Waterton Park Hotel and Spa in Wakefield has appointed Stephen Fearnley FIH as its new general manager. Fearnley is known to have extensive experience in the hotel industry. He has led and developed teams at a wide range of properties and groups including Mottram Hall and Rookery Hall in Cheshire,…
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6 FebruaryAppointments
Castlebridge Hospitality appoints two new senior managers
Castlebridge Hospitality has appointed two new senior managers, welcoming Rebecca Bozeat-Moanzi as head of Sales and Zachary Lovelle as social media manager. Based in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, Castlebridge Hospitality is a privately-owned hotel management company that manages Hotel Indigo Coventry, Hotel Indigo Bath, Hotel Indigo Chester, Hotel Indigo Stratford upon Avon,…
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Jan- 2025 -14 JanuaryPeople
Great Scotland Yard Hotel bolsters commercial and marketing team
Five-star Great Scotland Yard Hotel, in Westminster, has announced the appointments of Monika Mulder as director of sales and marketing and Mikco Maiquez as marketing and communications manager. Both new hires are “seasoned” hospitality professionals who bring their wealth of experience and knowledge to the Unbound Collection by Hyatt hotel. …
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8 JanuaryLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 8/1/24
Cycas Hospitality has appointed Philip Steiner as chief operating officer for the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, and Portugal. Steiner, with extensive hospitality experience, previously managed London’s Bankside Hotel and served as general manager at Moxy and Residence Inn by Marriott Slough. He began his career at Cycas in 2018 and is…
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