[citation needed] Under the new management, in January 2005 the group grew again with the acquisition of three Hanover Hotels at Basingstoke, Daventry and Hinckley.

The Head Office was since moved from Morley in Leeds to Hinckley Island Hotel.

Grant Hearn became non-executive chairman of Amaris with John Brennan operating as the company's CEO.

It was announced on 13 July 2018 that Amaris Hospitality was acquired by LRC Group who injected further hotels into the portfolio.

John Brennan became non-executive chairman of Amaris and Peter Stack their managing director.