The Grove
The Grove is a renowned five-star hotel, golf resort, and spa set within 300 acres of Hertfordshire countryside, celebrated for its contemporary design, championship golf course, and vibrant events calendar. Our news coverage highlights leadership appointments, extensive refurbishments, innovative guest experiences, new restaurant concepts, and business performance updates. We report on The Grove’s hosting of high-profile events—including international golf tournaments and luxury brand showcases—alongside ongoing investments in wellness, sustainability, and digital guest services. The archive reflects The Grove’s dynamic role as one of the UK’s most versatile and sought-after country retreats.
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May- 2025 -22 MayTrade Organisations
HMA unveils shortlist for 30th Hotel Marketing Awards
The Hotel Marketing Association (HMA) has officially unveiled the shortlist for its 30th annual Hotel Marketing Awards. This year’s finalists were announced during a session at the National Hotel Marketing Conference, which returned to Hilton St George’s Park in Staffordshire. Now celebrating its 30th year, the Hotel Marketing Awards have…
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16 MayNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 16/5/25
Queensgate Investments has agreed to sell the European operations of Generator Group to Brookfield Asset Management for €776m (£653m). Queensgate acquired the lifestyle hospitality platform in 2017 for €440m (£370m) and has since expanded it from 12 hostels with 1,894 rooms to 21 assets with 3,925 rooms by 2025. Generator’s…
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16 MayPeople
The Grove promotes Anna Darnell to GM
The Grove in Hertfordshire, the UK’s leading luxury resort, has announced the promotion of Anna Darnell from resort director to general manager. Darnell’s new position is supported by a bolstering of The Grove’s senior leadership team intended to drive the business forward under group managing director for Ralph Trustees, Bernard…
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9 MayHotel Brands
PoB Hotels welcomes three new hotels to portfolio
PoB Hotels has welcomed three new members to its portfolio, Matfen Hall in Northumberland, Mallory Court in Warwickshire, and Penmaenuchaf in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park. Each new hotel brings a regional identity, significant recent investment, and a commitment to personalised guest experiences. Founded in 1982, PoB Hotels has long celebrated…
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Apr- 2025 -1 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 1/4/25
The Grove, a luxury hotel and spa in Hertfordshire, is unveiling a redesigned walled garden and two new self-contained cottages. The walled garden, transformed by Martin Hulbert Design, will reopen on April 3 with a revamped heated outdoor pool, upgraded children’s facilities, and enhanced outdoor spa and dining experiences. It…
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1 AprilHotels
The Grove to unveil new walled garden and summer cottages
Luxury Hertfordshire hotel and spa The Grove will unveil the reimagined walled garden and the addition of two new self-contained cottages, within the hotel’s grounds. The Grove’s walled garden will open its gates with a makeover conceptualised by British interior design studio Martin Hulbert Design. Reopening on 3 April, the…
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Feb- 2025 -25 FebruaryHotel Brands
The Celtic Collection appoints new CEO
Independent hotel group The Celtic Collection and the International Convention Centre Wales (ICC Wales) have appointed Julie Hammond as its new chief executive officer. Hammond brings over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry and most recently managed one of the UK’s largest hotels in Central London. She also…
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Dec- 2024 -6 DecemberPeople
Joanna Barnett appointed general manager of Fairmont Windsor Park
Fairmont Windsor Park and the Arora Group have announced the appointment of Joanna Barnett as its new general manager. Barnett’s career, whose career spans three decades in the luxury hospitality industry, joins Fairmont Windsor Park following a 12-year tenure at The Grove, a country estate and hotel in Hertfordshire. Most…
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Jun- 2024 -21 JuneLatest News
Hotel Marketing Association reveals winners of annual awards
The Hotel Marketing Association (HMA) has officially revealed the winners of its annual Hotel Marketing Awards during a celebratory evening, which highlighted some of the sector’s “most outstanding” talents. The exclusive awards ceremony was held at Ham Yard Hotel where the winners took to the stage to receive their trophies…
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Mar- 2021 -12 MarchHotels
The Grove to relaunch on 17 May following ‘extensive’ refurb
The Grove, Hertfordshire, will unveil the results of an “extensive” renovation project when the hotel relaunches on 17 May 2021. The hotel said the “complete redesign” has been masterminded by interiors studio, Martin Hulbert Design and incorporates all three dining spaces – The Glasshouse, The Stables and The Lounges –…
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