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Accor expands Handwritten Collection brand to 50 hotels worldwide

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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.

UK hotels enjoy August RevPAR boost

New data released by ALMR shows that hotels across the UK enjoyed another welcome boost in…

UK sees record number of tourists in 2017

The UK saw a record number of inbound visitors in this year, with figures up 8% compared to 2016.

Hotel growth to slow in 2018, says PwC

A mixture of economic growth deceleration, the wearing off of the weak pound effect on…

London hotels suffer decline in occupancy

Preliminary data from STR has indicated a year-on-year decline in occupancy levels for…

Currency fluctuations and visa trouble putting young travellers off UK, study finds

The UK is seen as a less attractive holiday destination due to visa controls and currency…

UK economy set for boost as nearly 7m plan bank holiday staycations

VisitEngland’s August Bank Holiday Trip Tracker survey published today (23 August) shows 6.9…

UK’s ‘fifth season’ leads to rise in bookings for bed and breakfasts

Bed and breakfast properties have seen an influx of bookings due to the UK’s ‘fifth season’…

UK hotels post record H1 performance

The first six months of the year produced the UK hotel industry’s highest occupancy, average…

London hotels show strong growth rate

Preliminary data from STR indicates that London hotels have continued to show strong rate growth.

Consumer spending falls but hotels remain popular

Hotels, restaurants and bars saw an increase in spending despite an overall drop, figures…