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7 hours ago · UK hotel occupancy rates increased year-on-year in December, with national occupancy rising from 70.3% to 71.6%, and London’s increasing from 78.8% to 81.4%.Average daily room rates also saw an uptick, particularly in London, where rates rose from £223.12 to £230.73. However, gross operating profits remained flat in London and slightly decreased across the UK, with operational costs ...

9 hours ago · Occupancy and room rates of UK hotels were up year-on-year in December, but profits remained flat as cost pressures started to bite, according to the RSM Hotels Tracker. The data, which is compiled and produced by Hotstats and analysed by RSM UK, shows occupancy of UK hotels was up from 70.3% to 71.

9 hours ago · Safestay has reported that revenues hit a “record” £23m in its full-year results, up by 2% against the prior year, despite ongoing cost-of-living pressures impacting the young traveller demographic across its key markets.Although the group reported a rise in …

Jan 24, 2025 · The Holiday Inn Gloucester-Cheltenham unveiled its refurbished Spirit Health Club, featuring state-of-the-art gym equipment, a redesigned poolside, and modernized facilities.This upgrade, completed ahead of schedule, follows a recent multi-million-pound refurbishment of the hotel’s rooms and event spaces, enhancing the guest and member experience.

7 hours ago Today’s news in brief – 31/1/25; 8 hours ago Aimbridge EMEA to manage new-build Hampton by Hilton St Helens; 8 hours ago Lough Erne Resort director wins Irish golf award

Jan 22, 2025 · Grantley Hall, a luxury English manor-turned-hotel, joined The Leading Hotels of the World, a prestigious consortium representing elite hotels globally.It becomes the only member in England outside London, emphasizing its commitment to excellence. Since a four-year restoration, Grantley Hall has redefined English luxury, earning recognition from Forbes Travel Guide and Walpole.

7 hours ago Today’s news in brief – 30/1/25; 9 hours ago Hyatt to open dual-branded property in Leeds; 9 hours ago Solent Hotel completes six-figure spa and wellness renovation

Aug 1, 2024 · London hotel transactions hit £1.15bn in Q1. Transaction volumes in London’s hotel market totalled £1.15bn in the first quarter of this year, reflecting an 8.8% decline year-on-year,…

Jan 2, 2025 · UK hotel investment transactions hit an estimated £5.75bn in 2024, more than double the volume recorded in 2023, according to Savills. This marks the highe ...