UK Hotels: Q1 Revenue Growth Isn’t Outpacing Costs
UK hotels posted 2% TRevPAR growth in Q1 2026, but labour costs rose at nearly double that rate, compressing profit margins and widening the gap between revenue gains and operating expenses.
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Front desk teams don’t have to be your switchboard
Holiday Inn Kenilworth deployed Eccobell's AI voice agent, cutting reception calls by over 80% in the first week, with upsell commissions now exceeding the technology's cost.
By Ryan Haynes, Director/Lead Consultant, Hoteliers' Voice Podcast/ Haynes MarComs Ltd
Native by Numa Announces the Opening of Native Fulham Broadway in London This Summer
Native by Numa is pleased to announce the upcoming opening of Native Fulham Broadway, a new aparthotel set to open this summer. Located at 284–288 North End Road, London, SW6 1NH, the property marks the brand’s first presence in the Fulham area and a further step in its continued expansion across London.
Otherwander Opens in the Heart of Soho, London
Redefining the modern city stay from £70 per night, Otherwander opens in Soho, London.
Historic Cambridge property opens as a member of Radisson Individuals
Radisson Hotel Group welcomes The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals, to its portfolio — a distinctive and charming upscale property located in the historic city of Cambridge, featuring 92 bedrooms, each with its own unique and contemporary design. The hotel is a valued addition to the growing Radisson Individuals portfolio and further strengthens its presence in key destinations across the United Kingdom.
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Debuts in Northwest England with Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, the global luxury brand and part of the world-leading hospitality group Accor, has today announced reservations are now live, ahead of its much-coveted 10th July 2026 opening. Fairmont's newest property - Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere - will be the brand's fourth hotel in the UK alongside: The Savoy, A Fairmont Hotel, Fairmont Windsor Park and Fairmont St Andrews.
IHG Hotels & Resorts brings luxury conversion brand Vignette Collection to London with Canary Wharf signing
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of Canary Riverside Plaza, Vignette Collection by IHG – the brand’s first property in London and second in the UK&I. Developed in partnership with Yianis Group, the signing also marks IHG’s debut in Canary Wharf, one of London’s most established and well-connected business districts.
Building Value-Led Hospitality with Matt Bell, Managing Director of Mollie’s
Matt Bell of Mollie's outlines how the UK motel brand blends design, technology, and service culture to prove quality and affordability can coexist at scale.
Jessica Gillingham, Founder and CEO of Abode Worldwide and a co-host of Pillow Talk Sessions Podcast, Abode Worldwide
Vertiq signs London’s Hyde & Seek
Vertiq Hospitality Partners will manage the 309-room Hyde & Seek hotel in London, opening this Autumn under Marriott's Tribute Portfolio after a £42m renovation by owner MUI Group.
Handwritten Collection to enter the UK with historic hotel in Chester
Handwritten Collection, an anthology of carefully curated hotels, today announced the signing of The Queen at Chester Hotel, which marks the brand's first opening in the UK.
iVvy and Lightwave connect event management with automated energy control
iVvy and Lightwave's integration automatically controls lighting, AV, and appliances based on event schedules, with Edgbaston Stadium among the first venues to deploy the solution across the UK and Europe.
Whitbread launches stunning new seafront Premier Inn in Bognor Regis
The new Premier Inn on Bognor Regis seafront was officially welcomed to the famous seaside town on Friday (15th May) at a community launch event attended by more than 50 local stakeholders, elected representatives and members of the community.
The hotelier’s reality: from beating eggs to buzzing passion
Hoteliers from Cromlix Hotel, House of Gods, and Crieff Hydro share how they balance technology adoption with human connection to create memorable guest experiences.
By Ryan Haynes, Director/Lead Consultant, Hoteliers' Voice Podcast/ Haynes MarComs Ltd
First Noted Collection by IHG hotel signed in the UK after the premium brand’s launch
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the signing of Theobalds Estate, Noted Collection by IHG, in the UK. The signing marks the first property to join IHG’s new premium collection brand since its launch earlier this year.
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 08 May 2026
The weekly bulletin covers €337M+ in European hotel transactions, including Calena Partners' €200M acquisition of three Spanish coastal hotels.
Woolley Grange Unveils Final Stages of Renovations with New Walled Garden Rooms and Outdoor Swimming Pool
Luxury Family Hotels is proud to announce the completion of a multi-phase restoration of Woolley Grange, the beloved Jacobean manor located 20 minutes drive from Bath. Following the initial refurbishment completed in October 2025, this final milestone sees the unveiling of the redesigned Walled Garden and the much anticipated Walled Garden Rooms, in addition to the debut of the property’s redesigned outdoor swimming pool.
The British Pullman, a Belmond Train, England Unveils the Interiors of Celia, a Fantastical Private Dining and Events Carriage Designed by Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin
Launching in May 2026, the British Pullman, A Belmond Train, England proudly presents the extraordinary design details of Celia, a new private dining and events carriage imagined and designed by visionary filmmaker Baz Luhrmann, together with Oscar-winning costume and production designer Catherine Martin.
Nobu Hospitality to Launch Hotel, Restaurant and Residences Across 185 Acres in Rutland, England
The 185-acre project in Rutland marks Nobu's first countryside retreat concept, combining hotel, restaurant, residences, and spa facilities.
HOSPA to host return of The Great Green Balloon Debate at The Clermont Charing Cross
HOSPA's annual sustainability debate returns May 12 at The Clermont London with 12 speakers competing in a unique balloon debate format to champion different environmental and social issues.
Raquel Pirola has been appointed as Commercial Director at The Savoy
The Savoy continues to strengthen its leadership team with the appointment of Raquel Pirola as Commercial Director, bringing over two decades of international experience to London’s original luxury hotel.