British travellers are booking holidays earlier and planning more trips than any other market across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), according to new research from Marriott Bonvoy. The company’s Ticket to Travel study found that UK adults book an average of 4.9 months in advance, compared with a regional average of 3.4 months. […]
Travelodge has announced the official opening of a brand new, 72-room hotel in Beckenham, London. The new-build hotel forms part of a larger, six-story mixed-use redevelopment by Dunward Properties. London Beckenham Travelodge features the brand’s latest premium design, including next-generation rooms and a contemporary reception area. Tony O’Brien, UK development director at Travelodge, said: “We […]
The global travel industry is expected to grow faster than the world economy over the next decade, according to the World Travel Market (WTM) Global Travel Report released today at WTM London. The report forecasts annual growth of 3.5% for the travel sector over the next 10 years, outpacing projected global economic growth of 2.5%. […]
Marriott International has reported a 25% increase in net income to $728m (£558m) for the third quarter ended 30 September, supported by continued expansion in room numbers and resilient performance in its luxury hotel portfolio. Reported operating income grew to $1.18bn (£910m) from $944m (£724m). Adjusted EBITDA increased 10% to $1.35bn (£1.04bn). Global RevPAR rose […]
UKHospitality has expressed support for the Keep Britain Working review, led by Sir Charlie Mayfield, which sets out a new employer-first approach to workplace health and tackling rising economic inactivity linked to ill-health. The review aims to help businesses create healthier and more resilient workplaces while supporting people to stay in or return to employment. […]
Milsom Hotels and Restaurants has appointed Jess Counsell as general manager for Dedham, a new role overseeing Talbooth Restaurant, Talbooth House and Spa, and milsoms in Dedham. The appointment follows the promotion of Geoff Hare to general manager at Milsom’s Kesgrave Hall and marks a restructuring of the group’s senior leadership. It is the first […]
Hotel Rate Shoppers: What Are They and How Do You Pick One? – Image Credit Lighthouse Why a rate shopper is an invaluable tool for hoteliers Hotel revenue management has never been more challenging. The markets are unpredictable, margins are thin, and competition is fierce from both traditional hotels and short-term rentals. Guests are also […]
How to Speak ‘CFO’ and Get Your Hotel Tech Budget Approved – Image Credit Tripleseat You’ve done the hard part. You’ve audited your tech stack, identified the crippling gaps in consistency, and built a strategic 5-step plan to fix them. You know that investing in a modern event management platform is the key to unlocking […]
HVS Canadian Lodging Outlook – 2nd Quarter 2025 – Image Credit Unsplash HVS and STR are pleased to provide you with the quarterly report of the Canadian Lodging Outlook. Each report includes occupancy (occ), average daily rate (ADR), and revenue per available room (RevPAR) for six major markets. Source: STR Source: STR If you […]
Guestroom at the Hotel Indigo Auckland – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts Weekly Hotel Industry Asia Pacific News Roundup from HVS YTL Hotels Acquires Hotel Indigo Auckland for NZD160 Million, New Zealand YTL Hotels & Properties Sdn Bhd (“YTL Hotels”), the hospitality arm of Malaysia-based YTL Corporation Berhad (“YTL Group”), has acquired the 225-key […]
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