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bbc.co.uk - Andrew Barton - Heartbeat star buys Goathland Hotel that appeared in TV show
Heartbeat star buys Goathland Hotel that appeared in TV show
BBC

A former star of the TV drama Heartbeat has become the new co-owner of a village pub that appeared in multiple series. Tricia Penrose, who played barmaid Gina Ward in the ITV show for 18 years, said she had joined two local businessmen in buying…

independent.co.uk - Aidy Smith - The best LGBTQ+ friendly hotels in Liverpool to book for 2026
The best LGBTQ+ friendly hotels in Liverpool to book for 2026
The Independent

​​Let me set the scene for you: you've planned the outfits (three versions, obviously), found the best drag night in the city, and then, just as you're about to hit “confirm” on your hotel booking, you freeze. Because…

independent.co.uk - Aidy Smith - Eight best LGBTQ+-friendly Brighton hotels to book for Pride
Eight best LGBTQ+-friendly Brighton hotels to book for Pride
The Independent

Brighton has perfected the art of radical acceptance. This seaside city doesn't just tolerate difference; it feeds on authenticity like it's morning coffee. Yet beneath the surface lies a crucial truth: sanctuary isn't automatic. The wrong…

mirror.co.uk - France wildfires live: Bordeaux Airport evacuates hotel zone as city threatened
France wildfires live: Bordeaux Airport evacuates hotel zone as city threatened
Daily Mirror

Raging wildfires in south-west France and eastern Spain have forced the evacuation of more than 330,000 people - as flames creep ever closer to the French city of Bordeaux and its airport. An estimated 220,000 people have been evacuated from their…

independent.co.uk - Stuti Mishra - Europe wildfires latest: Bordeaux Airport evacuates hotel zone as fires move close
Europe wildfires latest: Bordeaux Airport evacuates hotel zone as fires move close
The Independent

Bordeaux Airport's hotel zone has been evacuated until further notice as raging wildfires threaten the city, although the airport itself remains operational. In a statement overnight, the airport said while flights are still operational, no…

skift.com - Peden Doma Bhutia - China's Hotel Investment Surge Isn't Just a Distress Sale Story
China's Hotel Investment Surge Isn't Just a Distress Sale Story
Skift

A regulatory change most investors are still catching up to is reshaping how China's hotel assets get bought, sold and valued. Mainland China emerged as the fastest-growing hotel investment market in Asia Pacific during the first half of 2026, with…

nottinghampost.com - Lynette Pinchess - Long-standing hotel taken over by global company after £2m revamp
Long-standing hotel taken over by global company after £2m revamp
Nottingham Post

A hotel in a prime location in Nottingham city centre has undergone a £2m revamp after being taken over by a worldwide name. St James' Hotel, on the doorstep of Nottingham Castle, has become part of Marriott International and rebranded as…

timeout.com - Melissa Woodley - The best new Australian hotels to book in 2026 (plus what's opening next)
The best new Australian hotels to book in 2026 (plus what's opening next)
Time Out

Location: Just minutes from the iconic Cable Beach in Broome, acting as the ultimate gateway for exploring the wider Kimberley region. Vibe: Named after the local South Sea pearl oyster, the former Kimberley Sands Hotel has emerged from a…

dailyrecord.co.uk - Adam Care, Eliana Nunes - Tourists hit as airport hotels evacuated with wildfire edging closer
Tourists hit as airport hotels evacuated with wildfire edging closer
Daily Record

More than 220,000 people have been evacuated from the region surrounding Bordeaux, as devastating wildfires edge closer to the French city. Tourists flying into the city's airport are warned to check ahead, as its surrounded 'hotel zone' has been…

walesonline.co.uk - Anthony Lewis - Plans to transform prominent Valleys building into a hotel with restaurant
Plans to transform prominent Valleys building into a hotel with restaurant
Wales Online

A former private members' club in Aberdare could be turned into a hotel with a restaurant and pub. Plans have been submitted, including an application for listed building consent, for the conversion of Constitutional Buildings on the corner of…

theguardian.com - Zoe Williams - When it comes to predicting the future, why are TV writers better than politicians? | Zoe Williams
When it comes to predicting the future, why are TV writers better than politicians? | Zoe Williams
The Guardian

In the BBC's new apocalypse drama, The Rapture, the UK is engulfed in a terrifying heatwave. I watched a preview of the programme in May, while preparing to interview the lead actor Ruth Madeley. I thought at the time: “This will be much…

breakingtravelnews.com - Hyatt and Green Rock Announce Plans for Armenia's First Hyatt Regency Hotel
Hyatt and Green Rock Announce Plans for Armenia's First Hyatt Regency Hotel
Breaking Travel News

Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Green Rock LLC today announced the signing of a franchise agreement for Hyatt Regency Dilijan, which will mark the debut of the Hyatt Regency brand in Armenia. The signing represents another milestone in Hyatt's…

cyprus-mail.com - Cyprus hotel bookings trail last year's record as regional tensions weigh on tourism
Cyprus hotel bookings trail last year's record as regional tensions weigh on tourism
Cyprus Mail

Hotel occupancy across Cyprus is averaging around 85 per cent for July and August, noticeably lower than last year's record levels, with higher energy costs and continued regional instability weighing on the tourism sector, industry representatives…

yorkpress.co.uk - Nadia Jefferson-Brown - Heartbeat fans share memories as TV star Tricia Penrose takes on The Goathland Hotel
Heartbeat fans share memories as TV star Tricia Penrose takes on The Goathland Hotel
York Press

The actress, who played barmaid Gina Ward for 18 years, revealed that she had bought The Goathland Hotel – known to millions as the Aidensfield Arms – alongside two business partners, marking a full-circle moment for fans of the…

onemileatatime.com - Ben Schlappig - Marriott Hotel Finds Loophole To Add Resort Fee Only On Points Bookings
Marriott Hotel Finds Loophole To Add Resort Fee Only On Points Bookings
One Mile at a Time

Over the years, we've seen the increasing trend of hotels charging either resort fees or destination fees. These are essentially junk fees intended to sneakily boost revenue. Different hotel groups have different ways they handle these fees on…

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