Belgium
Belgium plays a strategic role in European tourism and travel links with the UK, particularly in city breaks, corporate travel, and short-stay markets. Our reporting covers Belgian visitor trends to the UK, developments in Belgium’s own hotel sector, and cross-border activity affecting UK hotel businesses — from staffing and supplier networks to international brand movements and investment flows. We also explore how political or regulatory shifts in Belgium may impact UK-based operators with European interests.
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Feb- 2025 -24 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 24/2/25
Switch Management Ltd’s aparthotel in Birmingham has had an impressive first year since its January 2024 opening, positioning itself as a top regional accommodation choice. It exceeded industry benchmarks by 24% in its first six months, driven largely by corporate bookings. By Q4, its Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) aligned…
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24 FebruaryPeople
B&B Hotels appoints new CEO for Western Europe
Valerio Duchini has been appointed chief executive officer for Western Europe at B&B Hotels. Since joining the group in 2009, Duchini has played a key role in its international expansion, first in B&B Hotels Italia, where he helped establish B&B Hotels Group as a “market leader”. More recently, he also…
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6 FebruaryTourism
UKH Cymru: Exempt kids from Visitor Levy to protect family holidays
UKH Cymry has pressed the Welsh government to amend its Visitor Levy plans to exclude children from the tax to protect family holidays. News comes after the trade body appeared at the Senedd’s Finance Committee yesterday (5 February) to outline the impact the levy would have on family holidays to…
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Jan- 2025 -22 JanuaryHotel Brands
Belvilla by OYO expands in Scotland with two Aberdeen hotels
Vacation home rental platform, Belvilla by OYO, has expanded its Scottish portfolio with two new properties in Aberdeen. It comes as OYO is looking to strengthen Belvilla’s presence in key European markets. The group has launched two new hotels in the city, Belvilla Aberdeen Bridge of Don Exhibition Centre and…
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Nov- 2024 -21 NovemberHotels
IHG appoints new bar manager at Glasgow’s Champagne Central
IHG Hotels and Resorts (IHG) has announced the appointment of Craig Turner as the new bar manager for Champagne Central, located at Voco Grand Central Glasgow. With more than two decades of experience in hospitality across Scotland, the UK, and internationally, Turner, 44, has cultivated a passion for innovative mixology…
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19 NovemberSponsored
Expansion gathers pace at Radisson Hotel Group
Radisson Hotel Group announced the signing of Radisson RED London Twickenham Stadium earlier this year, set to open in 2025 following a full refurbishment. Located in West London, the iconic venue is one of the world’s largest rugby stadiums and the home of England Rugby. It hosts numerous international rugby…
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Oct- 2024 -29 OctoberPeople
Hotel Co 51 promotes Lesya Batsuk to group finance manager
Hotel Co 51 has promoted Lesya Batsuk to the role of group finance manager, heading up the operator’s finance department. Batsuk brings 17 years of strategic accounting expertise to the position, and since joining Hotel Co 51, she has been instrumental in establishing its centralised finance structure and introducing systems…
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Jun- 2024 -5 JuneServiced Apartments
OYO to launch new UK short-term rental business
OYO has announced the launch of a new premium short- term rental home offering in the UK, called Belvilla by OYO. The move is in partnership with apartment rental chain, Sojo Stays. Founded in 2019 by James and Stephanie Murphy, it has more than 250 apartments across five UK cities. Belvilla…
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May- 2024 -29 MayLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 29/5/24
EasyHotel has bolstered its financial position with a £42.5m loan from Santander UK and an additional £6m loan from BRED Banque. The Santander loan, which replaces a previous agreement and includes a £7.5m increase, will support low-carbon investments such as heat pumps and smart metering systems, along with refurbishing the…
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29 MayHotel Brands
EasyHotel refinances in UK and France to support growth
EasyHotel has revealed it has strengthened its financial position by securing a £42.5m loan from Santander UK to support its British and European expansion, alongside an additional £6m loan from BRED Banque for one of its French hotel’s. The UK’s new £42.5m loan from Santander UK will replace a previous…
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