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SevenStay launches mid-term aparthotel at 60 Old Hall Street

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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.

2018 must be ‘year of smart practice’ in hospitality, says Change

The Change Group predicts 2018 will be a year for hospitality businesses developing ‘smart…

Why the chancellor would rather be you

Being appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer must count as the closest thing to becoming…

Hotel sector to face challenging trading year in 2018

The New Year is likely to be a challenging one for for UK hotel operators due to flat…

OTA Insight sees huge leap in growth funding and business demand

An industry data analysing platform OTA Insight has announced a $20m (£14.98m) funding round…

London hotels see occupancy decline in November

Hotels in London have suffered a year-on-year decline in occupancy, with analysts…

What does the increase of hotel room supply mean for the industry?

Earlier this year, in its ‘As good as it gets? UK hotels forecast 2018’ report, PwC…

Manchester and Salford room supply to increase 20% by 2020

Supply and demand in hotel rooms in Manchester and Salford is set to be more balanced with…

Brexit helps boost hotels as insolvencies plunge

The number of UK hotel insolvencies has dropped by 18%, according to new research by…

Mixed Budget reaction from hospitality associations

The hospitality industry has reacted with mixed reviews to the Chancellor’s Budget, some…

Europe the ‘most visited region in the world’ in 2017

Europe is still the most appealing destination and most visited region in the world in 2017,…