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Dominus completes sale of Courtyard by Marriott Oxford for £74m

Fairmont St Andrews appoints new general manager

Fairmont St Andrews appoints new general manager

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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.

Events and warm weather drive September hotel demand

Sporting and political events and a warm summer helped boost hotel performance in the UK,…

London occupancy and RevPAR rises in September

Hotels in London saw positive performance in occupancy rates and RevPAR in September,…

August visits fall but average spend increases, says ONS

Visits to the UK by overseas residents fell by 2% in August 2014, compared to last year, but…

Hospitality recruitment up 22% in Q2, as wages rise

Recruitment in the hospitality industry for the three months to June 30 has soared 22%…

London hotels hit highest occupancy rating in 15 years

London hotels have achieved the highest occupancy rate for the month of August since 1999,…

London hotels see August growth, says STR Global

The London hotel market saw continued growth in August despite an increase in supply,…

RevPAR rises to pre-downturn levels, says report

Hotels in eight out of 12 UK cities have recorded RevPAR (revenue per available room) beyond…

5.1 million Britons plan a UK trip for August bank holiday

Around 5.1 million Britons are planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK this August Bank…

Hotels enjoy bumper July for occupancy and rate

Hotels in the UK regions and capital have experienced a successful July in respect of…

English attractions enjoy 5% visitor boost in 2013

Visits to attractions in England increased by 5% in 2013, according to VisitEngland.