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.
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London To Host 52nd Annual General Meeting Of The European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA)
The March 2026 event will focus on AI and IoT applications in guest experience, featuring sessions across iconic London hotels including The Dorchester and Savoy.
Rudding Park Selects Agilysys Hospitality Software Solutions to Modernise Guest Journeys and Streamline Operations Across Its Hotel Ecosystem
The luxury resort will replace fragmented legacy systems with Agilysys's unified platform covering PMS, dining, spa, golf, and residential management.
Alistair Campbell has been appointed as General Manager at DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Piccadilly
Alistair Campbell has been appointed as the new General Manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Piccadilly, bringing nearly three decades of industry-leading experience to the popular city centre hotel.
Latest WTTC research shows that at least £14 billion would be lost from the UK economy if daily visitor taxes are introduced
Study of 2,502 travelers shows 29% of international visitors and 39% of UK residents would avoid destinations with visitor taxes.
Adam Baylis–Waterlow has been appointed as General Manager at British Pullman, A Belmond Train, England
British Pullman, A Belmond Train, England announces the appointment of Adam Baylis-Waterlow as General Manager, effective immediately. Adam's extensive experience in travel, creative vision, and dedication to guest experience make him ideally suited to lead the British Pullman into its next chapter.
Success story: The Priory Hotel
The 27-room Welsh hotel replaced outsourced revenue management costing £700-£1,000 monthly with Access's automated RMS software.
Why Labour Cost Pressures Are Outsmarting Hotel Planning - And What Smart Operators Are Doing Differently
Labour costs are rising 7-10% in 2025 while revenues lag behind, forcing hotels to shift from headcount-based planning to strategic workforce optimization models.
By Paritosh Kumar, Senior Vice President - Sales, Unifocus
WTTC warns that new UK tourism levies would dent growth, restrict jobs and reduce competitiveness
WTTC data shows UK tourism growth at 4.3% lags 36% behind global average of 6.7%, with country already ranking 113th for price competitiveness.
Luxury Family Hotels Announces Full Renovation and Phased Reopening of The Ickworth, Suffolk
Luxury Family Hotels is delighted to unveil the next chapter for The Ickworth, reopening in May 2026 following a full renovation by StudioJill. Set within 1,800 acres of Suffolk countryside and just under two hours from London, The Ickworth's full refurbishment - including all bedrooms, public areas, wellness facilities and restaurants - has been thoughtfully designed to enhance and reimagine the historic Italianate palace and its surrounding buildings.
A case for windowless rooms: mastering the art of the basics
Zedwell converts underused London buildings into windowless "cocoon" rooms focused on rest, with new capsule format offering £30 stays to capture spontaneous demand.
By Sarah Johnson, Senior Copywriter, Mews
The Grand Hotel Leicester to Reopen after Transformation
The historic Grand Hotel Leicester is set to reopen in January 2026 after a bold reimagining, as it officially joins The Unlimited Collection. The Grand Hotel Leicester by The Unlimited Collection will be managed by The Ascott Limited, following a strategic collaboration between The Ascott Limited and S Hotels & Resorts Public Company Limited (SET: SHR), the international hospitality company under Singha Estate Public Company Limited (SET: S), announced in June 2024 to oversee a portfolio of landmark properties in the United Kingdom.
Whitbread Opens the Doors to Flagship hub by Premier Inn Hotel
Whitbread PLC, the UK's largest hotel business and owner of Premier Inn, formally opens its latest hotel in the City of London - setting a new benchmark for affordable hotel design in the capital.
Carolin Paarmann has been appointed as General Manager at a&o London Docklands Riverside
Hostels, Europe's largest and fastest-growing hostel chain with more than 31,000 beds across the continent, has announced the appointment of Carolin Paarmann as General Manager of its first London property, a&o London Docklands Riverside, which opened in late November in the British capital.
Redefining Iconic: Introducing Iconic Hotels & Resorts
L+R rebrands its hotel platform as Iconic Hotels & Resorts, appointing Shan Kanagasingham as COO to oversee a portfolio spanning 5 countries with £200m in planned renovations.
The Newman Hotel in London’s Fitzrovia Is Now Open
The Newman, the first hotel by international hospitality management company Kinsfolk & Co, has officially opened in London's Fitzrovia.
IHG Strengthens UK Presence with Four Hotel Agreements across Garner and voco Brands
IHG adds over 380 rooms through partnership expansion with Fairview Hotels, including one voco London property and three Garner locations opening through 2026.
Shan Kanagasingham has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Iconic Hotels & Resorts
Iconic Hotels & Resorts, the newly created global operating platform of L+R, has appointed Shan Kanagasingham as Chief Operating Officer, marking a significant milestone in the group's next phase of growth and the evolution of its collection of iconic hotels and resorts worldwide.
London and Regional Announces Strategic Transformation and a Vertically Integrated Operating Platform Amid Global Growth
London and Regional transforms into L+R with new unified platform and launches Iconic Hotels & Resorts operating company with veteran Shan Kanagasingham as COO.
Demand for London hotels soars 1874% as fans rush to book rooms early
Harry Styles tour announcement drove massive search spike for Wembley area hotels, with industry expert providing booking strategies for fans and revenue tips for hotels.