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The Hotel Brands section tracks the latest developments, strategies, and growth activity from major hotel groups and emerging brands operating in the UK. Focused on the commercial decisions behind expansion, rebranding, franchising, and portfolio management, it provides hotel owners, operators, and investors with insight into how brand activity is shaping market dynamics.

Coverage includes new brand launches, UK market entries, leadership changes, refurbishment plans, M&A activity, and evolving brand standards—alongside commentary on positioning, loyalty strategies, and consumer targeting. Whether independent hoteliers seeking affiliation or operators benchmarking group trends, this section offers strategic intelligence on brand movements influencing the competitive landscape.

Brands

The Hotel Brands section tracks the latest developments, strategies, and growth activity from major hotel groups and emerging brands operating in the UK. Focused on the commercial decisions behind expansion, rebranding, franchising, and portfolio management, it provides hotel owners, operators, and investors with insight into how brand activity is shaping market dynamics.

Coverage includes new brand launches, UK market entries, leadership changes, refurbishment plans, M&A activity, and evolving brand standards—alongside commentary on positioning, loyalty strategies, and consumer targeting. Whether independent hoteliers seeking affiliation or operators benchmarking group trends, this section offers strategic intelligence on brand movements influencing the competitive landscape.

Rocco Forte partners with Emerald Pine Capital for EMEA expansion

Rocco Forte Hotels has formed a strategic partnership with investment firm Emerald Pine…

IHG UK RevPAR dips slightly in H1

IHG has reported a 0.8% fall in UK revenue per available room (RevPAR) for the six months to…

Hyatt posts $3m loss in Q2 despite strong fee growth

Hyatt has reported a loss of $3m (£2.23m) for the second quarter of 2025, despite strong fee…

Brend Collection reopens Barnstaple Hotel following £2m revamp

The Brend Collection has officially reopened the Barnstaple Hotel, following a £2m…

IoH welcomes selection of IHG’s UK&I portfolio into membership

IHG Hotels and Resorts has signed up 10 of its UK and Ireland hotels to company membership…

Travelodge further strengthens UK presence with four acquisitions

Travelodge has revealed that it has exchanged contracts to acquire four former Ibis hotels…

Doxford Group submits revised plan for Bamburgh boutique hotel

Northumberland hospitality business Doxford Group has submitted a revised planning…

Best Loved Hotels achieves double-digit growth in bookings

Best Loved Hotels has revealed that it has seen a 14.3% increase in reservations for its…

Crerar Hotels CEO Chris Wayne-Wills steps down

Crerar Hotels CEO Chris Wayne-Willis has announced that he is stepping down from his role…

Wyndham expands EMEA footprint with 60 new hotels

Wyndham Hotels and Resorts has expanded its presence across Europe, the Middle East, Eurasia…