MCR, the third-largest hotel owner-operator in the U.S., has agreed to purchase the BT Tower — one of London’s tallest buildings — from BT Group. MCR will own the 620-foot Tower and podium, encompassing a full London city block, freehold.
Wars, recessions, and outbreaks—No matter the hardship that arrives at hospitality’s door, its foundations remain stable and sturdy. Despite enduring significant challenges in recent years, the sector has shown impressive resilience and continues to grow at a rate of 5.9%, almost double that of the UK economy.1
The latest data from Fourth, the leader in workforce and inventory management technology for the hospitality and retail industries, has revealed a much-needed improvement in festive trading across the sector in Q4 2023, with net sales revenue growth of +6.1% compared to the same period in 2022.
Whitbread PLC, the UK’s largest hotel business and owner of Premier Inn, has purchased a consented hotel development site on the edge of Manchester’s Northern Quarter from Premcor.
Suzanne Speak joined Radisson Hotel Group in February 2021 as Cluster General Manager for Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport and Park Inn by Radisson Manchester City Centre. With a career spanning 26 years, Suzanne brings a wealth of experience to the role, having worked across a number of renowned hotel brands throughout her time in the industry.
Accor, the world leading hospitality group, today announced it has partnered with microbrewery and British pub group, Brewhouse & Kitchen, to gift £61,000 of Apprenticeship Levy to fund the development of 10 apprenticeships across Brewhouse’s 22 venues in the UK.
Earlier this week, Travelodge, the UK’s first budget hotel brand, has released its latest Travel Report which delves into the upcoming holiday travel trends for 2024, as voted for by the nation.
The first UK opening for the brand in 2024.
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces nine signings across five brands in UK and Ireland – totalling more than 1,000 new rooms – as its rapid growth in all market segments continues.
International Hotel Investments plc, trading as the Corinthia Group, and owners, developers and operators of luxury Corinthia Hotels and real estate, is pleased to announce two key appointments with the promotion of Simon Naudi to Group CEO and Managing Director, and Simon P. Casson succeeding him as CEO of the group's operating arm Corinthia Hotels Ltd (CHL).
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) yesterday marked the opening of Hampton by Hilton London Old Street, a 109-room hotel located on the doorstep of vibrant Shoreditch. This exciting addition to Hampton by Hilton's growing portfolio joins 44 existing properties across the UK.
Global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield has further strengthened the specialist advice it provides to clients in the UK Hospitality sector by bringing Mark Woolfitt back to the firm.
Europe’s first platform to combine residential solutions with services for property owners and investors, Joivy, has announced that William Parry has become its general manager for UK and Ireland having previously been its short term rental subsidiary, ALTIDO’s CEO with immediate effect.
Planning permission has been granted by Glasgow City Council for the Cheval Maison - West Regent in Glasgow, due to open in 2026.
Condé Nast Traveller, the global authority on high-end travel, has launched their inaugural Top New Restaurant Awards. The awards will showcase the best of what’s new on the UK food scene. From fine dining spots in major cities to cool new concepts off the beaten track – as well as up-and-coming and game changing talent – the awards will highlight the best from across the country.
Opening in December 2024, the Grade II listed hotel will offer a luxurious, laid-back escape.
Agilysys (NASDAQ:AGYS), a leading global provider of hospitality software solutions and services, today announces the results of the 2023 UK Hospitality Impact Study, which revealed that just 27% of UK travellers have rebooked a hotel in the last year. The study, which canvassed the opinion of 1,000 UK consumers who have travelled frequently in the last year, revealed that 85% have made changes to their holiday plans in response to the cost-of-living crisis during the last 12 months.
Moultrie is MMGY Global's first President of EMEA. As former Managing Director of MMGY Hills Balfour and Executive Vice President of the World Travel & Tourism Council, Moultrie is a global business leader and strategist with a highly established network of senior contacts across the travel and tourism sector. Her strategic insights and hands-on experience position her as a go-to leader for steering brands toward unparalleled success.