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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.

IHG Hotels & Resorts partners with Six Nations Rugby

IHG Hotels and Resorts and Six Nations Rugby, the organisation responsible for rugby’s…

NICI Group appoints new managing director

The NICI Group has announced the appointment of Lukasz Dwornik as its new managing director.

Fragrance expands portfolio with new Ibis Styles Hotel

Fragrance UK Luxury Hotel Group has announced it is set to open another hotel in the South…

Premier Inn sales rise 11% in Q3

Whitbread has reported that UK Premier Inn accommodation sales rose by 11% in the third…

Focus Hotels to manage new hotel at Dallas Burston Polo Club

Focus Hotels Management, the hotel management company, has announced that it has secured the…

Hilton unveils name for new long stay brand

Hilton has announced the launch of LivSmart Studios, its new long stay aparthotel concept.

Travelodge to acquire over 60 hotels from landlord for £210m

Travelodge has today (8 January) exchanged contracts to acquire 66 Travelodge-branded hotels…

Crerar Hotels FY23 gross profits exceed pre-pandemic levels

Crerar Hotels saw gross profits across the portfolio increase 30% to £16.4m and exceed its…

Whitbread sells stake in Pure

Premier Inn owner Whitbread has sold its 49% stake in healthy eating chain Pure, eight years…

Dalata agrees licensing deal extension for Dublin Airport hotel

Dalata Hotel Group has revealed today (3 January) that it has agreed a two-year extension of…