Budapest
Budapest, famed for its thermal baths and grand architecture, is undergoing a luxury hotel boom that blends heritage with modern appeal. With over 20 new hotels in development and major projects like the Mandarin Oriental Gellert and Kimpton BEM Budapest underway, the city is becoming a hotspot for high-end and design-led hospitality. Our coverage explores these developments, rebrands such as the Al Habtoor Palace Budapest, and what they signal for UK hoteliers eyeing growth in Central and Eastern Europe.
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Oct- 2024 -31 OctoberLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 31/10/24
Tribe continues its European growth by opening its second UK hotel, Tribe Manchester Airport, following the 2022 launch of Tribe London Canary Wharf. The 412-room hotel, featuring an Italian Dolce Vita-inspired restaurant and spacious bar, embodies Tribe’s “more for less” philosophy and sleek design for travellers. Pauline Oster, VP of…
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31 OctoberHotels
Tribe expands in the UK with new hotel at Manchester airport
Tribe is continuing its European growth trajectory with the opening of Tribe Manchester Airport, the brand’s second hotel in the UK. Founded in 2017 in Australia, Tribe promises “more for less” and represents a “bold design edit” for travellers. Tribe Manchester Airport, which features 412 rooms, is the brand’s 19th…
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Jul- 2024 -18 JulyLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 18/7/24
Antrim-based McKeever Hotels has acquired The Lodge Hotel in Coleraine, Northern Ireland. This acquisition aligns with the retirement of the hotel’s long-time owners, Ivor Boyd, Norma Wilkinson, and their late partner, Brian Stockman. The Lodge Hotel, known for its 56 guest rooms and dining at Elliot’s Bistro, is set to…
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18 JulyHotel Brands
IHG launches ‘industry first’ Low Carbon Pioneers programme
IHG Hotels and Resorts has announced the launch of the Low Carbon Pioneers programme, which aims to bring together energy efficient hotels that have no fossil fuels combusted on-site and are backed by renewable energy. This group of low operational carbon hotels is said to be the first community of…
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May- 2024 -21 MayLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 21/5/24
Kaleidoscope Hotels has acquired the historic Dukes Hotel on Great Pulteney Street in Bath, expanding its presence in the city to 46 keys. The acquisition aligns with Kaleidoscope’s strategy to reimagine historic properties while maintaining their legacy and enhancing guest experiences in the South West. The Dukes Hotel, a 17-bedroom…
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21 MayHotel Brands
IHG adds over 380 rooms to Staybridge Suites brand across Europe
IHG Hotels and Resorts (IHG) has announced it has added over 380 rooms to its European upscale extended stay segment with the signing of Staybridge Suites Budapest – Parkside, Hungary; Staybridge Suites Antwerp, Belgium; and Staybridge Suites Belfast, Northern Ireland. It said the agreements demonstrate the “continued popularity” of the…
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Jan- 2024 -22 JanuaryHotel Brands
Ennismore to open two UK hotels in 2024
The lifestyle and leisure hospitality company Ennismore has revealed it is set to open 15 hotels this year, including two in the UK. Ennismore comprises three distinct business units: Lifestyle Collective with brands rooted in culture and community such as Delano, Mondrian, SO/ and The Hoxton; Immersive Resorts creating luxury…
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11 JanuaryLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 11/1/24
Whitbread, the hospitality group, reported an 11% increase in UK Premier Inn accommodation sales during the third quarter of FY24, compared to the same period in the previous year. This growth was attributed to robust demand in both London and other regions, with total Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) rising…
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11 JanuaryHotels
Radisson adds over 30,000 keys to its international portfolio in 2023
Radisson Hotel Group has celebrated a new company record in 2023 with the addition of its largest number of keys to its portfolio, amounting to over 30,000 keys through openings and signings. The group has grown its business by nearly 50% since the launch of its transformation plan in 2018.…
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Sep- 2023 -14 SeptemberHotel Brands
Leven reveals locations for lifestyle hotel expansion
The Leven brand of hotels is eyeing a wish list of locations for the brand’s expansion, following the successful launch of its first lifestyle hotel in Manchester. The wish list includes a list of locations in the UK and Ireland, including London, Dublin, Birmingham, Oxford, Cambridge, Bristol, Glasgow, Liverpool and…
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