Celtic Collection Quarterly Q3 2026

As Wales’ largest independent hotel group continues to grow and evolve, there is plenty to celebrate across The Celtic Collection. From industry-leading accolades and exciting expansion plans to pioneering events that bring together business and technology leaders, the latest quarter has been packed with achievements and innovation.

In this edition, we look back on some standout moments, including being named Hotel Group of the Year at the prestigious AA Hospitality Awards, the continued success of Tech Talk Wales, and a host of initiatives showcasing Welsh excellence on both a national and international stage.

Celtic Collection Quarterly Q32026

A Message From Sir Terry Matthews

I am delighted to welcome you to the latest edition of our Q Update – the quarterly update on the news and happenings at the Celtic Manor Resort and The Celtic Collection of Hotels.

It has been a pleasure to watch the growth of the Collection in recent years and we now stretch to 13 properties across the breadth of Wales with more exciting plans for expansion… so there’s no shortage of news to keep track of!

The latest fantastic news is that The Celtic Collection has been judged Hotel Group of the Year at the AA Hospitality Awards – an incredible achievement when you consider all the amazing hotels to be found across the UK.

Another development I am really pleased about is the growth of the Tech Talk Wales event, held at the Celtic Manor Resort. With AI playing an increasingly significant part in all our lives, it is more important than ever that we get together to share ideas, make connections and shape valuable insights into where business and technology are heading.

Ten years ago, we started a similar Tech Tuesday event in Ottawa, Canada, and it has grown into an extremely popular fixture in the calendar. I look forward to seeing Tech Talk Wales go from strength to strength to become an unmissable event for the very strong tech sector in Wales.

You can read more on the above as well as many more exciting initiatives and achievements in this issue of Q. I do hope you enjoy the read!

Best wishes,
Sir Terry Matthews