Destination Weddings Drive Group Booking Demand, Reveals Hyatt
Hyatt's Vows Venues study of 2,000 UK adults finds 83% want to marry abroad, with Italy topping destination choices and couples budgeting £36,579 on average for the event.
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Apaleo appoints Connor Neeson to lead growth across the UK & Ireland
Apaleo names Connor Neeson as Country Lead for UK and Ireland, targeting operators still reliant on legacy PMS as pressure mounts to modernise technology infrastructure.
BWH Hotels GB nears 300 new bedrooms at mid year point following year of strong hotel signings
BWH Hotels GB has signed six new hotels in 12 months, adding 291 bedrooms, with Royal Maritime Hotel generating nearly £50,000 in new business in its first month.
From child-free escapes to 'extreme' day trips: The trends redefining Britain's summer holidays
Booking.com's Summer Getaway Report finds 71% of Brits plan to visit somewhere new in 2026, with same-day international return flights up 62% and average holiday budgets reaching £1,526.
The Readiness Gap: Why Hospitality Graduates are Falling at The Final Hurdle
New Regent's University London research finds 80% of hospitality recruiters pass over graduates for lacking work readiness, with soft skills and practical experience cited as the critical gaps.
By Adam Frost, Director of Programme Luxury Hospitality Management, Regent's University London
RBH Hospitality Expands Presence in London through first Hyatt Hotels Signing
RBH becomes the first UK management company to operate across eight major global brands, adding Hyatt to its portfolio with the 276-room Hyatt Place London City East.
Trybe runs the parts of a hotel the PMS doesn't
We didn't go to HITEC 2026 for the demos. We went for the conversations. We sat down with exhibitors right there on the show floor. No script, no prepared questions, just one starting point: tell us what you do, in plain language. This is where it went with Ricky Daniels, Co-Founder of Trybe.
Premier Inn introduces Alliants Room Keys in Digital Wallets
Alliants will deploy its Experience Platform across Premier Inn's 95,000+ rooms in the UK and Germany, enabling guests to store room keys in Apple or Google digital wallets for contactless entry.
PPHE Hotel Group reimagines the digital guest experience across 17 European hotels through Hudini partnership
PPHE Hotel Group is deploying Hudini's platform across 17 European properties, including a guest web app, mobile room keys, self-service kiosks, and staff tools to streamline operations and personalise guest journeys.
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 26 June 2026
HVS Europe's weekly bulletin covers three deals: OneIM/AENDRE/LHC buying The Other House London hotels from APG, Revelop acquiring 10 Swedish budget hotels, and Leonardo Hotels opening a 510-room timber-built hotel at Vienna Airport.
Nearly 80% of Brits are ditching overseas holidays for UK staycations this summer
BWH Hotels GB survey of 2,400+ loyalty members finds flight disruption and geopolitical concerns are driving Brits toward domestic breaks, with local experiences and food topping guest priorities.
Marriott Hotels Introduces Day Use Rooms as Demand Grows for Flexible, Private Spaces in London
Five Marriott properties across London now offer day use rooms for guests needing a private space to work, rest or refresh without an overnight booking.
Two years on: HOSPA’s tips and troncs guide sets out clear advice for hospitality businesses in the UK
HOSPA has published a practical guide on the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023, covering troncs, written policies, record keeping, tax, VAT, and agency worker inclusion for UK hospitality operators.
HMA crowns 2026 award winners at annual celebration
The HMA named winners across seven categories at its 2026 ceremony, recognising UK hotel marketing campaigns spanning AI content, social media, partnerships, and conservation-linked brand storytelling.
Michel Roux Leads London Culinary Journey for The Langham
Langham Hospitality Group adds Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr. to its "Langham Luminaries" roster, leveraging his decade-long consultancy at The Langham, London to anchor the brand's global "Your Story. Our Legacy." campaign.
HotelRunner Founders Arden Agopyan and Ali Beklen Shortlisted for Global Entrepreneur of the Year at The Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards
HotelRunner founders Arden Agopyan and Ali Beklen were shortlisted among 5,000+ applicants for Global Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2026 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards.
Why hotels are focusing on perceived value rather than price cuts
BWH Hotels GB's 'Year of the Free Breakfast' campaign generated £13.1M in revenue and 124k room nights, illustrating how added-value strategies outperform rate cuts in driving occupancy and loyalty.
By Tim Rumney, CEO, BWH Hotels GB
Otherwander Soho selects Apaleo to power fully digital pod hotel concept
Otherwander Soho, a 566-pod digital hotel on Dean Street, chose Apaleo's open PMS after a 4.5-year tech evaluation, enabling keyless entry, online check-in, and a reception-free operating model.
Non-negotiable guests safety
Andrew Evans of Keystep Solutions leads a roundtable discussion in Stratford-Upon-Avon where hoteliers share protocols for keeping guests safe following a high-profile Travelodge incident.
Ryan Haynes, Director/Lead Consultant, Hoteliers' Voice Podcast/ Haynes MarComs Ltd
New HSMAI Europe AI Advisory Board turns AI talk into action and high-level education for hotel industry
HSMAI Europe's newly launched AI Advisory Board, chaired by TrustYou's Ben Jost, will produce white papers, case studies and education content covering AI content strategy, direct channels and hotel tech architecture.