Telford
Coverage of hotel and hospitality developments in Telford, Shropshire’s largest town, with a growing business and leisure visitor base. Reporting includes new hotel openings, refurbishments, investment activity, and market performance. Also explores how local events, industrial hubs, and transport links influence hotel demand and regional hospitality trends.
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Jun- 2025 -17 JuneHotel Brands
Hilton to open Hampton hotel in Telford’s Station Quarter
Hilton is set to open a 142-room Hampton by Hilton hotel in the heart of Telford’s Station Quarter in early 2027, with construction already under way. Telford and Wrekin Council confirmed the signing of the new hotel, which will be operated by Legacy Hotels and Resorts and is expected to…
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Apr- 2025 -3 AprilHotel Brands
Aimbridge EMEA welcomes nine new signings during Q1
Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA has revealed it welcomed nine new properties and more than 1,000 guestrooms to its portfolio since the turn of the year. With a combined 1,348 guestrooms between them, the properties include six hotels owned by Danish real estate group ProArk alongside Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham Airport and…
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Jan- 2025 -15 JanuaryLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 15/1/25
The hospitality sector is bracing for financial challenges as the Bristol Hoteliers Association (BHA) warns about the impact of decisions from the previous October’s budget. Rising energy costs, increased employer National Insurance contributions, higher minimum wages, and property rates are set to hit the sector in April. BHA chair Raphael…
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15 JanuaryHotel Brands
Aimbridge EMEA welcomes six Accor hotels to UK portfolio
Aimbridge EMEA has revealed it has added six new properties owned by Danish real estate group ProArk to its UK portfolio. The hotels, which have a total of 865 guestrooms between them, are located in Bedford, Cardiff, Harlow, Nottingham, Telford and Birmingham. It has partnered with Accor, who took on…
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Jul- 2024 -23 JulyLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 23/7/24
Harbour Hotels has acquired the Rothay Garden hotel in Grasmere, previously managed by Bespoke Hotels. Now rebranded as Rothay Garden By Harbour Hotels, the property will undergo a non-intrusive refurbishment while continuing normal operations. Situated within two acres of riverside garden, the boutique countryside hotel offers 32 bedrooms and suites…
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23 JulyHotels
Forest Pines Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort appoints new GM
Forest Pines Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort has announced the appointment of Jamie McDonald as its new general manager. For the past 20 years, McDonald has held various general manager roles specialising in golfing properties. Most recently, he spent 18 months with The Telford Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort where…
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May- 2024 -30 MayHotels
Two Midlands hotels sold to new owners
Two hotels in the Midlands, Forest Lodge Hotel and Hadley Park House, have been sold to new owners for undisclosed prices, reflecting “continued demand” for hotels in the region. Hadley Park House is a Grade II listed property located in the Shropshire market town of Telford, and has been purchased…
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Apr- 2024 -4 AprilLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 4/4/23
The freehold of Lincombe Hall Hotel and Spa, located in Torquay, Devon, is up for sale at £4.25m. The property boasts 44 recently refurbished en suite bedrooms, a luxury five-bubble spa, and two self-catering apartments. Set in 2.58 acres of gardens with sea views, the hotel offers various dining options…
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4 AprilHotels
Holiday Inn Express Middlesbrough completes first phase of £1m refurb
Holiday Inn Express Middlesbrough has completed the first phase of a £1m investment plan to enhance guest experience, with 66 out of its 159 bedrooms refurbished to date. The renovation project, which includes an upgrade to a “lighter and brighter” colour scheme, has also fitted all rooms with new 42…
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Sep- 2022 -2 SeptemberHotels
QHotels number one for meeting enquiries, BVA BDRC finds
The QHotels Collection has been awarded the number one spot so far this year for meeting and events enquiries by the BVA BDRC, an international consumer insights provider. It said the rank comes amid a year-to-date (YTD) score that outperforms all participating hotel groups with a July score of 95%.…
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