Surrey

Explore Surrey’s flourishing hotel sector, where commuter convenience and countryside charm converge. This section tracks new property openings—from boutique hotels in Guildford and Woking to luxury retreats in the Surrey Hills—alongside detailed performance metrics such as occupancy rates, average daily rates and RevPAR. You’ll also find updates on planning approvals, refurbishment projects and investment deals, plus insight into the impact of regional events—from Goodwood Festival of Speed to business conferences at RHS Wisley—on guest demand. Whether you manage a riverside boutique in Farnham or a large-scale conference hotel in Guildford, this hub delivers the comprehensive news and intel you need to excel in Surrey’s hospitality landscape.

Mar- 2023 -

30 March

Hotels

Foxhills Surrey promotes GM to MD

Foxhills Club and Resort in Surrey has announced the promotion of Tej Walia to managing director. Walia has served as general manager at Foxhills for the past five years and will oversee the business operations and day to day running of Foxhills, as well as lead its sister club, Farleigh.…
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27 March

Features

Voco Hotels’ success and its position as IHG’s fastest-growing brand

Can you tell me about the history of the Voco brand and IHG’s idea behind its inception. We launched Voco Hotels in 2018 to further strengthen our brand offering in the upscale segment – a $40bn (£32.7bn) sector that just continues to grow. In particular, Voco was launched to focus…
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Feb- 2023 -

27 February

Hotel Brands

IHG adds nine new hotels to UK portfolio

IHG Hotels and Resorts has strengthened its portfolio in the UK and Ireland with the addition of nine new hotels. The properties span five of IHG’s brands across its four collections: Luxury and Lifestyle Collection brand, Hotel Indigo; Premium Collection brand, Voco hotels; Essentials Collection brands Holiday Inn and Holiday…
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Jan- 2023 -

20 January

People

Edge Hotel School appoints first ever researcher

Edge Hotel School has appointed Dr Weizheng Zhang as its first ever researcher after it launched as a centre for hospitality and tourism research. Dr Zhang completed his PhD at the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at the University of Surrey and is an expert in hospitality entrepreneurship, risk…
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Sep- 2022 -

27 September

Hotel Brands

RBH selected to operate three high-end UK hotels

RBH Hospitality Management has been selected by European investment company Covivio Hotels to manage three UK hotels. Marking its first continental European partnership, RBH will be taking on the management of The Principal York, Wotton House in Surrey and The Met Hotel Leeds from 1 October this year. This adds…
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Aug- 2022 -

26 August

Appointments

Sun Street Hotel adds new GM ahead of October opening

Sun Street Hotel, part of the Bespoke Hotel group, has announced Jake Greenall as the new general manager ahead of the hotel’s opening this October. Greenall has worked for several luxury hotels and hospitality companies and joins from Beaverbrook Hotels where he was the manager at Beaverbrook Town House on…
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Jul- 2022 -

27 July

People

The Savoy unveils two new appointments

The Savoy has announced it has appointed Sam Riches as the new director of Sales and Marketing and Valeriia Korolenko as the new director of Rooms. Riches replaces Linda Hodgson who has moved to Fairmont Century Plaza, LA and Valeriia replaces Alison Vernon who moves to Raffles London at The…
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1 July

Property

Lythe Hill Hotel and Spa sold to new buyer

Lythe Hill Hotel and Spa, a fully refurbished period hotel and spa set in approximately 6.5 hectares of attractive Surrey Hills countryside, has been sold to a mystery buyer alongside extensive planning permission for an undisclosed sum. The property is situated on the Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex borders, positioned…
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Jun- 2022 -

29 June

People

Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club appoints new executive chef

Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club in Forest Row, East Sussex, has announced the appointment of its new executive chef, Tony Sanders. Sanders reportedly brings over 20 years’ experience to the role, having worked in renowned establishments around the world, which include Surrey Hotel in Auckland City, Marigot Bay in…
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Apr- 2022 -

6 April

People

D&D unveils senior appointments at South Place Hotel

D&D London has announced the addition of two new senior team members at South Place Hotel, with Michael James Parker joining as general manager and Cynthia Coomb joining as F&B director. The recent appointments signal an “exciting new chapter” for D&D London, as Parker and Coomb plan an “extensive refresh”…
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