Marketbeat UK - H2 2025
UK hotel investment fell 23% to £4.9bn in 2025, with single-asset deals rising 37% while portfolio activity dropped due to financing constraints.
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a&o significantly expands its International Sales team with 3 Strategic Appointments
Europe's largest hostel group hires three sales managers for France, UK, and Scandinavia, targeting 75-80% occupancy rates and 600,000+ overnight stays.
Park Hyatt Launches First Branded Residences in London
Park Hyatt Residences, the first Park Hyatt-branded residences in London, will launch to market later this year, introducing ready-to-move-in private residences with incredible expansive views of the London skyline situated above the Park Hyatt Hotel, one of the world’s most revered luxury hospitality brands.
The Shepherd Mayfair Unveils First Look at Rooms and Suites ahead of Summer 2026 Opening
The Shepherd Mayfair unveils a first look at its rooms and suites ahead of the hotel’s opening in summer 2026, introducing a new style of quietly considered luxury to one of London’s most distinctive neighbourhoods.
Mastering Profiling, Personalisation and Targeting Needs More Than Data at Whittlebury Park
Bradley Spielman at Whittlebury Park shares strategies for marketing to diverse audiences including spa guests, golfers, motorsport fans, and corporate groups using data-driven personas.
By Ryan Haynes, Director/Lead Consultant, Hoteliers' Voice Podcast/ Haynes MarComs Ltd
Stock Exchange Hotel Announces the Arrival of Stock Exchange Suites in Manchester City Centre
The Stock Exchange Hotel is expanding its 5* star hotel offering in the heart of Manchester city centre with the Stock Exchange Suites, an exciting new 95 room addition that will expand and elevate the city’s most celebrated luxury hotel.
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 6 March 2026
PPHE reacquires Park Plaza London Waterloo for £147.9m while Nordeste Properties buys Meliá Bilbao for €63m in major European deals.
HOSPA honours industry excellence at the 2026 Professional Development Learner Awards
HOSPA recognized top performers from its 2024/2025 training cohort, with Leonardo Hotels winning Employer of the Year for professional development commitment.
Tackling hotel compliance
HOSPA panel discusses how aparthotels, lifestyle hotels, and challenger brands navigate rising compliance costs while maintaining profitability and guest focus.
Ryan Haynes, Director/Lead Consultant, Hoteliers' Voice Podcast/ Haynes MarComs Ltd
A New Dawn: Six Senses marks its London debut with landmark opening at The Whiteley
Six Senses, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, has unveiled its first property in the UK. Breathing new life into the former Whiteley’s department store on Queensway, Six Senses London becomes a cornerstone of the brand’s emerging collection of urban properties which introduce a different rhythm into city life. It follows Six Senses Rome and Six Senses Kyoto, with further openings to follow within the coming years.
Native by Numa Accelerates UK Growth with New Openings and Strategic Expansion
Native by Numa will add 188 aparthotel units across five properties in London and Edinburgh, following 17% direct revenue growth.
The UK hotel sector stages second-half comeback in 2025, supported by sustained growth in leisure and wellness demand, says Knight Frank
UK hotels recovered from first-half challenges with 3.8% H2 RevPAR growth in regional markets and 6% leisure revenue increases.
Travalyst accelerates the development of the Data Hub six months after launch
Amadeus partnership through Tech4Impact program enabled native mobile app development for offline sustainability data capture by small accommodation providers.
London’s Hotels Maintain Strong Profitability Despite Softer RevPAR in 2025
Central London hotels achieved 46.8% GOP margin and £135.5 GOP per room through disciplined cost control, despite 0.9% RevPAR decline and ongoing wage pressures.
A hotel juggling identity - marketing profiling, personalising and targeting for success
Bradley Spielman from Whittlebury Park explains how the hotel uses guest personas and targeted CRM data to market effectively across golf, spa, events, and motorsport audiences.
By Ryan Haynes, Director/Lead Consultant, Hoteliers' Voice Podcast/ Haynes MarComs Ltd
Why staff thrive at The Headland Hotel
This Roundtable Roadshow podcast features The Headland Hotel's approach to staff development, with one employee who started at 14 and stayed throughout their career.
Ryan Haynes, Director/Lead Consultant, Hoteliers' Voice Podcast/ Haynes MarComs Ltd
Clifton Village Reimagined - Your Apartment Unveils Refurbished Collection
Your Apartment is proud to announce the completion of an extensive refurbishment at its Clifton Village Serviced Apartments, unveiling a refreshed collection of 34 design-led apartments in the heart of Clifton Village.
A first look at the anticipated new destination for West London, opening March 2026
Opening in March 2026, Hotel Indigo London K West Shepherd’s Bush marks the arrival of one of West London’s most anticipated new lifestyle hotels. Following a complete transformation, the hotel opens as a design-led destination defined by standout food and drink, expansive wellness facilities and a strong connection to its local community.
Hoteliers' Voice - Whittlebury Park on profiling, personalisation and targeting the right market
Bradley Spillman discusses how Whittlebury Park uses data and digital tools to market three distinct business lines while expanding into new segments like families.
Ryan Haynes, Director/Lead Consultant, Hoteliers' Voice Podcast/ Haynes MarComs Ltd
Investors Return to Europe’s Hotel Sector as Transactions Exceed €27 Billion
European hotel transaction activity reached €27 billion across 1,050+ hotels in 2025, marking the strongest investment year since 2019.