Travelodge opens first hotel in Harwich
Travelodge, the UK's first budget hotel brand which operates over 600 hotels across the UK, has officially opened a brand new, 68-room hotel in Harwich, Essex.
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Limehome Launches in London, Targets Rapid UK Expansion
Limehome, Europe's leading tech-enabled operator of design apartments, has launched its first UK property in South London's vibrant Streatham Hill district. Previously serving as employee rooms of a pub, the converted site on High Road now features fully furnished design apartments across two floors. The project moved from signing to opening in under five months, showing Limehome's strong speed-to-market capability.
September concerts boosted London hotel performance
Several concerts, including Oasis, Lewis Capaldi, and Lady Gaga, lifted London’s hotel performance in September, according to preliminary data from CoStar, a global leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
Manchester Hotel Market Spotlight YE August 2025
The sample of branded full-service hotels in Manchester recorded a GOP per available room (PAR) of £36.0 in the 12 months ending in August 2025. This represents a 13.4% drop compared to the same period last year, due to a 4.0% decline in revenue, which was only marginally offset by the lower expenses (-0.5%).
By Ed Fitch and Carl Ridgley
A New Era for Business Travel: Your Apartment Opens to the public in Milton Keynes
Serviced apartment and aparthotel brand Your Apartment unveils to the public its largest and most technologically advanced collection of serviced apartments in the UK setting a new standard for flexible, connected stays.
UK's Hospitality Sector Council launches Innovation Lab
The Hospitality Sector Council, in partnership with corporate innovation leader L Marks and the Department for Business and Trade, has announced the launch of the first sector-wide Hospitality Innovation Lab. The initiative is designed to accelerate innovations that support workforce excellence and strengthen the sector’s future.
Marwan Hemchaoui has been appointed as Managing Director at The Lakes by YOO
The Lakes by YOO, the exclusive 850-acre Cotswolds estate and luxury hotel, announces the appointment of Marwan Hemchauoui as Managing Director from October 2025. This follows the transition of Phoebe Vela-Hitchcox to Group Executive Director, marking a significant milestone in the property's evolution as one of the UK's leading luxury hotels and lifestyle brands.
The Hobson Cambridge by Adina Opens in the Heart of the City
Cambridge's historic Hobson House on St Andrew's Street begins a new chapter on 10 November 2025 with the official opening of The Hobson Cambridge by Adina. Marking the UK debut of TFE, the Australian-born brand introduces its distinctive apartment-style concept to the city with 56 keys set within the Grade II listed building. Blending centuries of heritage architecture and storied history with contemporary comfort, the launch offers guests an exciting new way to experience Cambridge.
Carly Gill has been appointed as HR Director at Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch
Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch has appointed Carly Gill as HR Director, joining the pre-opening leadership team for the landmark hotel's 2026 debut.
Marie-Charlotte Gauter has been appointed as Director of Operations at Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch
Marie-Charlotte Gauter has been appointed Director of Operations at Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch, marking the third time she joins General Manager Guillaume Marly's leadership team.
Kane Savage has been appointed as Director of Sales at Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch
Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch has announced the appointment of Kane Savage as Director of Sales, further strengthening its commercial team ahead of the hotel's highly anticipated 2026 debut.
Mathilde Brallet has been appointed as Commercial Director at Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch
Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch has appointed Mathilde Brallet as Commercial Director, joining the leadership team ahead of the hotel's 2026 opening. Mathilde brings more than 17 years of experience in luxury hospitality and a track record of driving commercial success across major properties.
Despite growing role for emerging technology – Brits still rely on friends and family for holiday tips reveals Amadeus research
Travellers in the UK are rapidly turning to new sources of information, including Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) and travel influencers, when it comes to planning their next trip, according to a major new global study from transformative travel provider, Amadeus.
Nikos Konstantinidis has been appointed as Senior Vice President of Acquisitions for Europe at Highgate London
Highgate, an industry-leading hotel management, investment and development company, today announced the appointment of Nikos Konstantinidis as Senior Vice President of Acquisitions for Europe. Based in London, Konstantinidis will focus on hospitality investment opportunities and drive strategic growth across the region.
Andrea Coro has been appointed as Executive Chef at Rosewood London
Andrea Coro to Executive Chef, effective 29th September 2025. In his role, Chef Andrea will be responsible for providing strategic direction to Rosewood London's dynamic culinary team and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the culinary division.
IHG Hotels & Resorts strengthens Garner presence in key UK cities
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, continues to grow Garner hotels in its UK&I market. IHG’s newest midscale conversion brand has seen rapid growth since its global launch in 2023, particularly in the company’s largest market in Europe – where appetite for hotels in the essentials segment continues to gain traction.
a&o Hostels opens its first hotel in London in the former DoubleTree by Hilton
a&o Hostels, Europe's largest privately-owned provider of budget accommodation, announces the acquisition of the former DoubleTree by Hilton Docklands Riverside. With this step, the group is opening its first location in London and its third property in the United Kingdom. The new a&o London Docklands Riverside will operate as a hotel and illustrates the group's continued growth in the hospitality sector. The opening is scheduled for November, but reservations are already available through official a&o channels.
Hilton to Debut Motto by Hilton Brand in Manchester
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced plans to open Motto by Hilton Manchester Piccadilly, marking the debut of Hilton's lifestyle brand in the city. The new hotel will be delivered in partnership with Dean Street Developments Limited.
Hilton Brings Europe’s Largest Hampton by Hilton to Manchester
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) will expand its Manchester portfolio with the opening of Hampton by Hilton Manchester City Centre, following the signing of an agreement with Dean Street Developments Limited.
Hotel Market Beat 2025 H1 - UK
The UK hotel investment market witnessed a marked decline in transaction volumes during H1 2025, largely attributable to a subdued level of portfolio transactions compared to 2024. Although most UK markets saw a contraction in transaction activity, standouts such as Edinburgh and Glasgow demonstrated resilience, with Edinburgh recording a 136% increase in volume—primarily driven by high-value, single-asset transactions, including the sale of the W Edinburgh to Schroders. London, while representing 64% of the overall transaction volume, experienced a sharper year-on-year decline compared to regional markets. The overall reduction in volumes for H1 may reflect extended deal timelines, with many transactions being deferred to the second half of the year. Looking ahead, transaction activity is expected to recover as pricing expectations between buyers and sellers converge and financing conditions continue to stabilise.
By Anastasia Cooper and Francesca Madden