Diana Jarvis
Diana Jarvis is a UK-based travel photographer and sustainability editor known for her work promoting responsible tourism and environmental awareness. At Hotel Owner, we report on her contributions to sustainable travel and how her perspectives intersect with best practice in the hotel industry. Coverage includes her insights into eco-conscious accommodation, photography as a tool for environmental storytelling, and the broader relevance of sustainability in hospitality operations. Her work offers hoteliers and hospitality professionals inspiration for enhancing green credentials and communicating sustainability authentically.
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May- 2015 -5 MayCurrent Affairs
Hospitality CEOs share election uncertainty concerns
A number of CEOs in the hospitality industry are concerned that an uncertain general election could damage consumer confidence and business this year. This is according to a new report from executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles and the British Hospitality Association (BHA) which surveyed 42 UK-based industry leaders, including…
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Apr- 2015 -1 AprilTourism
London revealed as third priciest destination in the world
London has been named as the third priciest destination in the world, according to the third annual TripAdvisor TripIndex Room Service report. The report found that on average a club sandwich will set travellers back £15.74, a mini bottle of vodka costs £8.46, a can of cola is £2.77, a…
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Feb- 2015 -13 FebruaryEconomy
Double digit growth for hotels in Q4 2014
The UK’s hotels saw average revenue per available room (RevPAR) grow by double digits in the last trading quarter (Q4) of 2014, according to figures released this week. The latest Hotel Bulletin: Q4 2014, from HVS, Zolfo Cooper and AM:PM, revealed that hotels across 12 key UK cities surpassed pre-downturn…
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12 FebruaryEconomy
London’s positive hotel performance continues into January
The London hotel market saw another strong month in January as revenue per available room (RevPAR) grew for the 17th consecutive month, according to STR Global. Preliminary results from STR Global’s latest research report a 3.4% increase in supply and a 5.3% increase in demand for hotels in London. The…
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6 FebruaryEconomy
Average hotel prices continued to rise through 2014
Hotel rates in the UK and Ireland’s major cities rose by at least 9% in 2014 compared with 2013, according to hotel solutions provider HRS. HRS analysed all hotel bookings made via its hotel portal in 2014. Hotels in Leeds recorded the highest price rise, with an average increase of…
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Jan- 2015 -30 JanuaryTourism
York crowned top mini break destination for 2015
York has been named the top ‘mini break’ destination for 2015, according to a new survey conducted by YouGov and commissioned by hotel chain QHotels. The survey, which polled 2,225 adults, asked which parts of the country Britons are planning on travelling to in 2015 and what they look for…
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13 JanuaryEconomy
London hotels experience best December in two decades
The London hotel market experienced its best performance in two decades as supply and demand increased in December 2014, according to STR Global. According to preliminary results from STR Global’s latest research, London hotels saw a 3% increase in supply and a 5.9% increase in demand during December last year.…
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13 JanuaryEconomy
Tourism to be among decade’s ‘biggest drivers’ of economic growth
Over half a million new jobs will be created in tourism over the next decade, according to tourism body VisitEngland. The agency said that a “bumper” 2015 will kick start this decade of growth with an “exceptionally high” number of anniversaries and events happening this year. James Berresford, chief executive,…
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6 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
London most reviewed city in the world, says TripAdvisor
Travel reviews website TripAdvisor has revealed that London was its most reviewed city in the world in 2014, gaining 565,742 reviews throughout the year. As well as being the most reviewed city in the world, London is also home to the UK’s most reviewed restaurant of 2014, the Aqua Shard…
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5 JanuaryTourism
Tourist spend set to increase by £1bn in 2015
The UK’s tourism sector is expected to enjoy tourist spend growth of £1bn in 2015, according to forecast figures from tourism board VisitBritain. The forecast predicts that inbound tourism spend will rise by 4.5% in 2015, with visitors from overseas expected to spend £22.2bn – an increase of almost £1bn…
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