Regional UK hotels have outperformed the London market in the opening months of 2026, driven by strong occupancy and rates.  Data from CoStar revealed that regional properties achieved a revenue per available room (RevPAR) uplift of nearly 2%, while the capital faced declines due to supply and demand imbalances. According to  Cristina Balekjian, CoStar’s director […]

Hilton has opened Home2 Suites Dublin City Centre, marking the brand’s first launch in Europe, Middle East and Africa and bringing the concept to the Irish market for the first time.  The hotel, located near O’Connell Street, features 290 studio and one-bedroom suites designed for longer stays. Each room includes a full kitchen with a […]

Bob W has reported that a typical guest night across its portfolio generates 69% lower carbon emissions than the average European hotel stay. During 2025, the Helsinki-based operator expanded its footprint by opening 10 new locations across Europe. Despite this growth, the company reduced the environmental impact of each stay through adaptive reuse of existing […]

The UK economy’s growth is forecast to grow by 0.8% in 2026, falling from a previous forecast of 1.3%, as disruption to global energy supplies impacts national momentum and drives inflation higher, according to EY’s latest UK Economic Outlook.  It comes as consumer spending is predicted to grow by 0.3% in 2026, significantly lower than […]

Palazzo Genazzini, a restored historic hotel in Bellagio, Italy, is set to reopen on 1 June following a redevelopment by Francesco Pastorelli Architetti and Studio Reveria. The 35-room boutique hotel, which is located on the waterfront of Lake Como, dates to 1721 and was acquired by the Genazzini family in 1788. Architects focused on retaining […]

King Street Aparthotel has been shortlisted for the Boutique Hotel of the Year title at the 9th Scottish Hospitality Awards 2026.  The 15-room property, situated in a restored building on King Street, is one of several businesses selected for the final by organisers Oceanic Awards. The site features individual suites that combine original architectural features […]

Choice Hotels International has announced the introduction of a series of AI tools designed to help hotel franchisees manage bookings and operational tasks.  News of this technology rollout aims to address the changing ways travellers search for and book accommodation. It is also part of Choice’s decade-long investment in digital transformation.  The company unveiled several […]

UKHospitality Scotland has urged the incoming government to reform the business rates system as its primary economic priority. It comes as the trade body outlined two objectives for the first 100 days of the new parliament: overhauling business rates and increasing investment in hospitality skills.  UKH has proposed a permanent, lower poundage rate for the […]

Branded residences were long-seen as a bolt-on to the luxury hotel market; niche and high end, reserved for a small pool of ultra-wealthy buyers. But that is no longer the case. Branded residences are becoming more and more mainstream, and are evolving into one of the most robust models in the modern hospitality landscape. The […]

Minor Hotels has announced plans to launch its Anantara brand in the Caribbean with a new resort and residential development in the Turks and Caicos Islands.  Scheduled to open in 2029, the project is located on the Sandy Point coastline of North Caicos and will feature 78 branded residences and beachfront villas designed for private […]