Croatia
Croatia’s hotel industry continues to develop rapidly, offering useful insights for UK hoteliers and hospitality professionals. With rising visitor numbers, robust projected market growth, and a strong focus on sustainable tourism, the country is attracting significant attention from investors and operators alike. At the same time, challenges such as labour shortages, increasing operational costs, and shifting guest expectations are shaping the way businesses operate. Our coverage explores how these factors impact hotel development, management strategies, and opportunities for UK-based stakeholders looking to learn from or engage with the Croatian market.
-
May- 2025 -15 MayNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 15/5/25
Airbnb is expanding its platform to include a wide range of services and experiences, aiming to rival traditional hotels by offering more than just accommodation. In response to guest demand, the company is launching services like private chefs, massages, spa treatments, personal trainers, and more in 260 cities. CEO Brian…
Read More » -
15 MayHotel Brands
Austrian hospitality group targets UK market in 2025
Austrian hospitality brand the Falkensteiner Michaeler Tourism Group (FMTG) has announced that it is aiming to increase its activity in the UK market. FMTG appointed UK trade sales rep Nunzio Giannone of Luxury Boutique Collections in 2024 and has also invested in PR activity in the UK market. The group’s…
Read More » -
Feb- 2025 -27 FebruaryHotel Brands
PPHE welcomes ‘record’ year of growth as FY revenues hit £442m
PPHE has welcomed a “record year” of growth, reporting that total revenues rose by 6.8% to a record £442.8m, up from £414.6m the prior year. According to the group, this was achieved despite the weaker Euro in 2024, which accounts for around 40% of its revenue. Meanwhile, total EBITDA rose by…
Read More » -
Apr- 2024 -25 AprilHotels
PPHE revenues rise 11.9% to £77m in Q1
PPHE has seen revenues rise by 11.9% to £77m in Q1, with sales driven by a growth in occupancy as room rates continued to normalise across both leisure, corporate and meetings and events. Over the period, demand in the UK and the Netherlands was “solid”, while trading in Germany was…
Read More » -
Oct- 2023 -26 OctoberLatest News
PPHE revenues rise 8.8% in Q3
PPHE Hotel Group has reported an 8.8% revenue increase to £141m for Q3, in the quarter ended on 30 September. The group said that the revenue increase was driven by strong occupancy growth which narrowed the gap with 2019 levels. Total room revenue during the period was also up 8.6%…
Read More » -
Apr- 2023 -28 AprilHotel Brands
Hyatt to acquire Mr and Mrs Smith platform
Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Mr and Mrs Smith have announced an agreement for a Hyatt affiliate to acquire London-based Mr and Mrs Smith, a platform offering direct booking access to a growing collection of over 1,500 boutique and luxury properties. In this acquisition, Hyatt will get 100% of the asset-light…
Read More » -
Aug- 2022 -22 AugustRestaurants & Chefs
Ben Wilkinson to lead new restaurant at South Lodge
Countryside manor house hotel, South Lodge, has officially opened its doors to The Pass, an “intimate” 28-seat restaurant led by the recently appointed head chef, Ben Wilkinson. Wilkinson has permanently taken over the residency at the West Sussex site and is said to bring a wealth of experience to the…
Read More » -
Jun- 2022 -7 JuneHotel Brands
Radisson Hotel Group projects continued growth in 2022 and introduces Prizeotel brand to the UK
Building on Radisson Hotel Group’s 2021 milestone as the most successful year ever in terms of signings, the group now aims to open 15,000 rooms and sign 330 hotels across EMEA and APAC in 2022. As part of this, the UK remains a key focus market for openings and signings,…
Read More » -
May- 2022 -19 MayHotel Brands
PPHE extends partnership with Radisson Hotel Group
PPHE Hotel Group, the London listed international hospitality real estate and management company, has announced it has extended its longstanding strategic partnership with the Radisson Hotel Group. Through the partnership, both companies will jointly develop a global portfolio of premium lifestyle art’otels in gateway cities, with select owners across the…
Read More » -
Mar- 2022 -2 MarchLatest News
PPHE sees revenues jump 39% to £141.4m
PPHE Hotel Group announced its total revenue increased by 38.9% to £141.4m from £101.8m in 2020, according to its annual results for the financial year ended 31 December 2021. The group correspondingly reported that normalised profit before tax improved to £47.5m, describing its financial position as “strong.” PPHE said its…
Read More »
