DUKES London, a distinguished five-star hotel nestled in the heart of St James's, Mayfair, is embarking on an ambitious renovation project - marking an exciting new chapter in the hotel's storied history, with a redesign set to be unveiled by late 2025.
LyLo, part of EVT, has kickstarted the global expansion of its innovative pod hotel concept and has chosen London as the potential location of its first European property.
UK Hotel investment rebounded strongly to £6.3bn in 2024 driven by a sharp uptick in portfolio deals, according to new data from leading global property advisor Knight Frank.
The cost of living has sky-rocketed in the UK, with 92% of households reporting a rise in their living costs.
Our 22nd webinar, held on 10 December, explored the impact of the 2024 Budget on the hospitality sector, highlighting concerns about increased costs from rising NI contributions and thresholds, minimum wage increases and business rates, with one of our experts noting that these changes could lead to a 10% increase in payroll costs, necessitating a 5%-7% revenue growth to mitigate the impact.
De Vere Tortworth Court, a Victorian mansion house hotel set amidst the southernmost edge of England's idyllic Cotswolds, just north of Bristol, has announced a further £1.3M of investment in upgrading 53 of its Courtyard Bedrooms. This follows the recent refurbishment of its popular 1853 Restaurant.
The outlook for UK hotel market demand in 2025 appears to suggest a generally positive picture. While the below average UK GDP growth of 1.6% in 2025 could dampen UK domestic business and leisure demand, UK interest rates are predicted to reduce resulting in a weakening pound. This could boost inbound tourism with the relative affordability of the UK for international travellers.
A new survey revealed that 91 per cent of hoteliers say costs have surged since the Autumn Budget, with six out of 10 reporting a hike of more than 20 per cent.
Fairmont Windsor Park and the Arora Group have announced the appointment of Joanna Barnett as its new General Manager…
Known for helping people experience the world, this December, Booking.com is offering the chance to travel back in time, as it opens the doors to the ultimate 1980s Christmas home, bookable for a one-off stay.
Housed within the grounds of a former Benedictine monastery from the 7th century, Park Hall Hotel & Spa Lancashire, a member of Radisson Individuals, has opened following an extensive transformation. It includes the introduction of state-of-the-art spa and gym facilities, providing a tranquil retreat in a woodland setting.
B&B HOTELS, Europe's fastest-growing economy and value for money hotel brand, has officially launched its first UK hotel at London Heathrow, unveiling its B&B HOTELS product in the UK for the very first time.
Four Points Flex by Sheraton, a new hotel brand from Marriott Bonvoy's global brand portfolio of 31 extraordinary brands, has opened its second property in London, with the launch of the new Four Points Flex by Sheraton London Shoreditch East.
Leading investment firms KKR and The Baupost Group today announced a joint venture to purchase a portfolio of 33 Marriott International hotels across the UK from a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA). Amante Capital, KKR’s vertically integrated European hospitality platform, will serve as managing partner for the joint venture and the properties will continue as premium Marriott branded hotels.
Travelodge Group, the UK’s first budget hotel brand which operates more than 600 hotels, today announces its results for the nine months ended 30 September 2024. Travelodge delivered a 0.5% increase in revenue to £786.1 million (2023: £782 million), reflecting resilient market demand from its diverse range of leisure and business customers, albeit with a more challenging rate environment. The Group reported a comparable Group EBITDA of £187 million and Travelodge OpCo delivered a comparable EBITDA of £178 million (2023: £195.2m), while navigating ongoing inflationary pressures, including successive increases in the National Living Wage, rent reviews and energy costs.
Set within the walls of a stunning 18th-century manor house near Shrewsbury, Albrighton Hall Hotel & Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals, has opened, joining the collection of unique, independent hotels by Radisson Hotel Group. The hotel is surrounded by 15 acres of landscaped grounds, featuring a picturesque ornamental lake and surrounded by stunning natural beauty, setting a tranquil scene for rest, escapism and outdoor exploration.
Two years ago—in partnership with some of the largest real estate companies in the US—we launched Airbnb-friendly Apartments (AFA) to help renters locate apartment buildings that would allow part-time hosting, something previously difficult to find. Since that time, we’ve been hard at work continuing to grow the program and today, we’re excited to announce the expansion of AFA underneath Airbnb-friendly Real Estate, which now also includes Airbnb-friendly Condos (AFC).
Edinburgh's Gleneagles Townhouse - the stylish city outpost to Gleneagles Hotel - announces the appointment of new General Manager, Ewan Grant.
Global hotel brand BWH Hotels has revealed a five-year plan to add 100 hotels to its GB portfolio to give the group 20,000 rooms nationwide.
Urban Rest, the innovative leader in flexible alternative accommodations, is excited to announce the opening of the first phase of Urban Rest Hackney, a new serviced apartment property in the vibrant East End of London. This marks an important step in the brand's rapid growth across the UK and Europe, bringing its signature extended-stay offering to one of London's most dynamic neighbourhoods.