Popular now
Ja Resorts and Hotels plans Dubai portfolio upgrades

Ja Resorts and Hotels plans Dubai portfolio upgrades

IHG to debut Vignette Collection in London with Canary Wharf signing

IHG to debut Vignette Collection in London with Canary Wharf signing

Fergus grows Spain portfolio amid UK demand

Fergus grows Spain portfolio amid UK demand

Topic Hub

Cost Of Living

In-depth reporting on how the cost of living crisis is affecting the hotel industry across the UK. This includes rising staff wages, increased supplier and utility costs, and how inflation is squeezing profit margins. We also cover how changing consumer behaviours—such as shorter stays, reduced discretionary spending, and greater price sensitivity—are influencing hotel bookings and operational decisions. Insights include commentary from operators, analysis of industry data, and updates on how hoteliers are adapting pricing, marketing, and staffing in response.

Cost Of Living

In-depth reporting on how the cost of living crisis is affecting the hotel industry across the UK. This includes rising staff wages, increased supplier and utility costs, and how inflation is squeezing profit margins. We also cover how changing consumer behaviours—such as shorter stays, reduced discretionary spending, and greater price sensitivity—are influencing hotel bookings and operational decisions. Insights include commentary from operators, analysis of industry data, and updates on how hoteliers are adapting pricing, marketing, and staffing in response.

Over half of Britons oppose holiday tax, UKH survey finds

Economic modelling from Oxford Economics suggests a 5% levy would cost 33,000 jobs and leave…

The tourist tax debate returns: what it means for London hotels

London’s proposed tourist tax could raise more than £350m but risks intensifying pressures…

Pitlochry hotel to provide 100 Christmas meals for foodbank

McKays Hotel, Bar and Restaurant in Piltochry has announced it will provide around 100 free…

UKH warns proposed holiday tax could raise domestic travel costs

UKHospitality has warned that a government move to consult on a holiday tax in England could…

UKH warns holiday tax U-turn would cost Brits £518m

The Government is considering giving mayors the power to introduce a holiday tax in England,…

BoE holds interest rates at 4% ahead of Budget

The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to keep interest rates steady at 4% ahead of the…

August bank holiday trips expected to boost UK economy by £4.1bn

More than 11 million people are planning overnight holiday trips in the UK this August bank…

Predictions vs reality: testing OakNorth’s outlook on hospitality

The hospitality trade is a hard one. It runs hot in summer, cold in winter, and never moves…

Hospitality Action reports record-breaking year of support in 2024

As Hospitality Action marks the fifth anniversary of its first COVID grant, the charity…

Will Edinburgh’s Visitor Levy help or hinder Scotland’s hotel performance?

Hotels in Scotland have been the “clear winners’ in a challenging hospitality landscape in…