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		<title>Choice Hotels EMEA reveals refresh concept for its Quality brand</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[katiekershaw]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:02:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>  Quality brand refresh launched as part of Choice Hotels EMEA’s ongoing brand re-energisation strategy Brand refresh responds to research identifying post-pandemic guest priorities and requirements Follows the EMEA relaunch of Comfort in April and Clarion in May, with the Choice Hotels’ Sleep brand to enter EMEA for the first time later this yearand plans for [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://swconnected.co.uk/choice-hotels-emea-reveals-refresh-concept-for-its-quality-brand/">Choice Hotels EMEA reveals refresh concept for its Quality brand</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://swconnected.co.uk">South West Connected</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Holcombe launches Jubilee celebrations with Best of British menu</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 May 2022 16:01:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>11-bedroom restaurant with rooms located in Holcombe, Somerset launches a week of celebrations in the run-up to the Platinum Jubilee weekend Best of British menu celebrates all things British The Holcombe, a 17th century grade II listed restaurant with 11 bedrooms in Holcombe Somerset, has launched a week-long celebration for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with Chef Owners [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://swconnected.co.uk/the-holcombe-launches-jubilee-celebrations-with-best-of-british-menu/">The Holcombe launches Jubilee celebrations with Best of British menu</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://swconnected.co.uk">South West Connected</a>.</p>
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		<title>CHOICE HOTELS EMEA GROWTH CONTINUES WITH ADDITION OF NEW HOTEL IN GALWAY, IRELAND</title>
		<link>https://swconnected.co.uk/choice-hotels-emea-growth-continues-with-addition-of-new-hotel-in-galway-ireland/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=choice-hotels-emea-growth-continues-with-addition-of-new-hotel-in-galway-ireland</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[katiekershaw]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2022 14:01:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>New hotel on Eyre Square now open Opening supports strategic growth focus with franchisees at the core The opening comes shortly after Choice Hotels EMEA announced a brand refresh of its EMEA portfolio is underway following independent research to understand post pandemic guest requirements Supporting its growth strategy, Choice Hotels EMEA today welcomed a new hotel to [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://swconnected.co.uk/choice-hotels-emea-growth-continues-with-addition-of-new-hotel-in-galway-ireland/">CHOICE HOTELS EMEA GROWTH CONTINUES WITH ADDITION OF NEW HOTEL IN GALWAY, IRELAND</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://swconnected.co.uk">South West Connected</a>.</p>
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		<title>CHOICE HOTELS EMEA COMMENCES CLARION BRAND REFRESH</title>
		<link>https://swconnected.co.uk/choice-hotels-emea-commences-clarion-brand-refresh/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=choice-hotels-emea-commences-clarion-brand-refresh</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[katiekershaw]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2022 16:58:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>  Choice Hotels EMEA continues brand refresh with Clarion now underway Brand refresh follows independent research to understand post pandemic guest requirements Comes as Choice Hotels celebrates 50th anniversary of the opening of its first Europe hotel Comfort relaunch commenced last month, Quality to commence in quarter three and Choice Hotels’ Sleep brand to enter [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://swconnected.co.uk/choice-hotels-emea-commences-clarion-brand-refresh/">CHOICE HOTELS EMEA COMMENCES CLARION BRAND REFRESH</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://swconnected.co.uk">South West Connected</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Holcombe launches sustainability initiative</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[katiekershaw]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2022 16:01:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>· 11-bedroom restaurant with rooms located in the village of Holcombe, Somerset which has a strong Sustainability focus · New sustainability initiative includes installation of a new insect wall and beehives · Gastronomy is key for owners’ Alan and Caroline; professional chefs focused on providing guests with an exciting food offering that is both locally [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://swconnected.co.uk/the-holcombe-launches-sustainability-initiative/">The Holcombe launches sustainability initiative</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://swconnected.co.uk">South West Connected</a>.</p>
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		<title>LEADING MIDSCALE FRANCHISOR CHOICE HOTELS EMEA EMBARKS ON BRAND REFRESH REFLECTING EVOLVING GUEST REQUIREMENTS</title>
		<link>https://swconnected.co.uk/leading-midscale-franchisor-choice-hotels-emea-embarks-on-brand-refresh-reflecting-evolving-guest-requirements/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=leading-midscale-franchisor-choice-hotels-emea-embarks-on-brand-refresh-reflecting-evolving-guest-requirements</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[katiekershaw]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Apr 2022 20:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Brand refresh underway following independent research to understand post pandemic guest requirements Brand Refresh comes as Choice Hotels celebrates the 50th anniversary of its first hotel in Europe opening Comfort, Clarion and Quality to be refreshed and Choice Hotels Sleep brand to enter EMEA for the first time Comfort refresh underway with arrival of updated [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://swconnected.co.uk/leading-midscale-franchisor-choice-hotels-emea-embarks-on-brand-refresh-reflecting-evolving-guest-requirements/">LEADING MIDSCALE FRANCHISOR CHOICE HOTELS EMEA EMBARKS ON BRAND REFRESH REFLECTING EVOLVING GUEST REQUIREMENTS</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://swconnected.co.uk">South West Connected</a>.</p>
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		<title>CHOICE HOTELS EMEA HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPORTANCE OF FRANCHISE INDUSTRY AS IT RECORDS SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN INTEREST FOR FRANCHISING</title>
		<link>https://swconnected.co.uk/choice-hotels-emea-highlights-the-importance-of-franchise-industry-as-it-records-significant-increase-in-interest-for-franchising/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=choice-hotels-emea-highlights-the-importance-of-franchise-industry-as-it-records-significant-increase-in-interest-for-franchising</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[katiekershaw]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Mar 2022 10:03:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Choice Hotels EMEA CEO Jonathan Mills highlights a significant increase of interest in franchising as a business format as more people look to franchising for the first time Growing entrepreneurial spirit fuels a desire to take opportunities and shape the future Choice Hotels EMEA has seen a marked increase in a new generation of energised [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>CHOICE HOTELS CONTINUES CPI HOTELS AGREEMENT AND EXPANDS PORTFOLIO WITH HOTEL OPENING IN SLOVAKIA</title>
		<link>https://swconnected.co.uk/choice-hotels-continues-cpi-hotels-agreement-and-expands-portfolio-with-hotel-opening-in-slovakia/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=choice-hotels-continues-cpi-hotels-agreement-and-expands-portfolio-with-hotel-opening-in-slovakia</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[katiekershaw]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:01:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>New 175 room Clarion Congress Hotel Bratislava now open Recently renovated Clarion Congress Prague Work underway on Comfort Hotel Budapest which is expected to open towards the end of 2022 Choice Hotels EMEA has continued its strategic agreement with CPI Hotels, the leading hotel operating company in the Czech Republic and Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) Region, [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>Home Sweet Holcombe! The newly-opened gastronomic Somerset gem</title>
		<link>https://swconnected.co.uk/home-sweet-holcombe-the-newly-opened-gastronomic-somerset-gem/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=home-sweet-holcombe-the-newly-opened-gastronomic-somerset-gem</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[katiekershaw]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2021 20:01:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Recently upgraded 11-bedroom restaurant with rooms located in the village of Holcombe, Somerset Gastronomy is a focus of owners’ Alan and Caroline; professional chefs focused on providing guests with an exciting food offering that is both locally sourced and sustainable Located in the heart of Somerset, just 30 minutes from Bath, The Holcombe is a [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://swconnected.co.uk/home-sweet-holcombe-the-newly-opened-gastronomic-somerset-gem/">Home Sweet Holcombe! The newly-opened gastronomic Somerset gem</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://swconnected.co.uk">South West Connected</a>.</p>
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		<title>PaulCamper launches ‘Happy Camper Cards’ for beginner campervanners</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[katiekershaw]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Oct 2021 18:02:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Collection of cards will be available in rental motorhomes and campervans Cards can be placed in the window to assist those new to campervanning to easily ask for help, whilst more seasoned travellers can use them to offer help to other campers PaulCamper, Europe’s largest online platform for campervan and motorhome sharing, has launched a [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://swconnected.co.uk/paulcamper-launches-happy-camper-cards-for-beginner-campervanners/">PaulCamper launches ‘Happy Camper Cards’ for beginner campervanners</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://swconnected.co.uk">South West Connected</a>.</p>
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