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Economy

The Economy section delivers sharp, data-backed analysis of economic trends and financial indicators directly influencing the UK hotel sector. Geared towards ownership, operations, and finance decision-makers, it offers insight into macroeconomic cycles, consumer confidence, tourism demand, inflationary pressures, and capital markets—each with concrete implications for hotel performance, investment strategy, pricing, and budgeting.

Content ranges from forecasts on occupancy and ADR to broader discussion of interest rates, exchange rates, labour cost inflation, and government stimulus affecting hotel cash flow and investment appetite. With clear interpretation of economic trends and strategic takeaways, this section helps hotel professionals anticipate market shifts, inform investment decisions, and shape agility across operations and revenue management.

Economy

The Economy section delivers sharp, data-backed analysis of economic trends and financial indicators directly influencing the UK hotel sector. Geared towards ownership, operations, and finance decision-makers, it offers insight into macroeconomic cycles, consumer confidence, tourism demand, inflationary pressures, and capital markets—each with concrete implications for hotel performance, investment strategy, pricing, and budgeting.

Content ranges from forecasts on occupancy and ADR to broader discussion of interest rates, exchange rates, labour cost inflation, and government stimulus affecting hotel cash flow and investment appetite. With clear interpretation of economic trends and strategic takeaways, this section helps hotel professionals anticipate market shifts, inform investment decisions, and shape agility across operations and revenue management.

Pandemic’s damage to hotels costs NI economy £450m

Covid-19 has cost the Northern Irish economy £450m purely from its impact on hotels,…

UK GDP shrinks by 2.6%

GDP declined by 2.6% in November 2020 as government restrictions reduced economic activity,…

UK hotel sector investment volumes decline by 70%

The Covid-19 pandemic brought about a “turbulent year” for hotel trading performance, with…

Hotel job losses and insolvencies to rise without support

Job losses and insolvencies in the UK’s hotel sector will likely rise in 2021 without…

South West market ‘remains resilient’ amid high investor interest

Following the easing of lockdown restrictions in July, and before these were re-imposed in…

UK inflation rises to 0.5% after EOTHO ends

UK inflation for the month of September increased to 0.5% after the end of the Government’s…

More than 750,000 hospitality jobs under threat without support

Over 750,000 jobs in the hospitality sector are under threat without government support,…

Wellness-related revenue could boost hotel industry by 2023

Covid-19 could lead to £21.1bn additional wellness-related revenue for hotels and…

UK unemployment rises to 4.5%

The UK unemployment rate increased to 4.5% during the three months to August, the highest…

Businesses must check furlough inaccuracies before HMRC deadline

Businesses using the furlough scheme have been urged to “thoroughly check” their claims for…