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

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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.

60 MPs voice support for Cut Tourism VAT campaign

Politicians from across the UK have come out in support of the Cut Tourism VAT campaign,…

Sun newspaper launches campaign to cut tourism VAT to 5%

The tourism industry’s campaign to cut VAT on hotel accommodation and tourism attractions…

New European ‘skills passport’ to help hospitality recruitment

The European Commission has launched a new scheme to help employers across the EU employ…

Football-free May causes London hotel occupancy dip

The absence of a major sporting event has resulted in slow growth and a dip in occupancy for…

Staycation trend will boost UK economy by £15bn, says Travelodge

The ‘staycation trend’ is set to reach record levels this year with 74% of Britons…

Bavaria names Rob Page as new UK managing director

Dutch brewer Bavaria has named Rob Page as its new UK managing director. 

Council seeks discussions on town centre hotel development

Daventry District Council is seeking interest from hotel operators and other organisations…

Sector’s payment terms reflective of national average

Q3 data from Red Flag Alert shows a temperamental financial outlook for the UK’s hospitality sector.

How to unlock tax relief for your business

Andrew Stanley, founder of specialist tax adviser STax, claims many businesses could…

Record breaker Steelite International to create more than 230 jobs

Steelite International has delivered record results for the third year in a row.