China
Stay informed on China’s influence on the UK hotel sector. This section covers inbound tourism trends from Chinese travellers, Chinese investment and acquisitions in UK properties, partnerships with Chinese hotel groups, and market forecasts. You’ll also find data on traveller demographics, regulatory considerations for Chinese guests and analysis of emerging opportunities in catering to this key source market.
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May- 2025 -8 MayNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 8/5/25
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) saw a 3.3% increase in global RevPAR in Q1 2025, supported by gains across business, leisure,…
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8 MayHotel Brands
IHG sees RevPAR increase 3.3% in Q1
InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) has reported a 3.3% increase in global RevPAR in Q1 2025, driven by globally diverse footprint…
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Apr- 2025 -24 AprilHotels
Global Hotel Alliance hotel stay revenues rise 15% in Q1
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has reported strong Q1 results with double-digit gains…
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16 AprilFeatures
Could Donald Trump help the London hotel market?
London has always been a strong hotel market and it has only gone from strength to strength since the pandemic.…
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Mar- 2025 -13 MarchFeatures
How IHG’s growth strategy is paving the way for success in 2025
IHG Hotels and Resorts (IHG) has driven significant growth across the UK and Ireland (UK&I) market, signing eight hotels that…
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11 MarchPeople
Grand Central Hotel, Belfast names Jake McHugh as GM
Grand Central Hotel Belfast, part of Hastings Hotels Group, has appointed Jake McHugh as general manager of the city centre…
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10 MarchHotels
UK&I hotels achieve highest occupancies in Europe, CoStar finds
UK and Ireland hotel occupancies are the highest in Europe, currently sitting at approximately 78%, according to data from CoStar.…
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5 MarchHotels
Radisson and Manchester City unveil plans for new 401-room hotel
Radisson Hotel Group and Manchester City have today (5 March) announced a collaboration for The Medlock, the club’s new 401-keys…
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Feb- 2025 -26 FebruaryTourism
VisitBritain forecasts UK inbound tourism to rise by 5% in 2025
The number of visits to the UK is projected to rise by 5% to 43.3 million, up from the 41.2…
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18 FebruaryHotel Brands
IHG acquires Ruby Hotels as profits and revenues soar
IHG has acquired Ruby Hotels for initial purchase consideration of €110.5m (£91.77m) as it recorded a 10% increase in operating…
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