Energy Bills
Coverage of energy costs and their impact on the UK hotel industry, including rising utility bills, government support schemes, and long-term strategies for energy efficiency. Reporting includes insights into how hoteliers are managing increased overheads, investing in sustainability measures, and navigating volatile pricing. Also features commentary on sector-wide challenges and the operational implications of high energy costs on profitability and service delivery.
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Jun- 2025 -6 JuneFeatures
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 in straight lines. Despite costs rising and customers shifting, the doors must open and the lights must stay on. As a lender to hotels, pubs and restaurants, OakNorth sees much of this…
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6 JuneHotels
Hospitality sector to save £3m under new emissions cutting scheme
More than 600 hotels, pubs, cafes, and restaurants across the UK are expected to save £3m in energy bills under a new emissions cutting trial as part of the government’s Plan for Change initiative. The initiative is being delivered by Zero Carbon Services, a sustainability consultancy for the hospitality sector,…
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Feb- 2025 -13 FebruaryFeatures
Hotel laundry planning: your questions answered
Should I run an in-house hotel laundry or use a contract linen service? If you’re able to do everything yourself, you’ll be able to take full control of what you wash, how and when – and you won’t need to depend on a third party to pick up and deliver…
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Jun- 2024 -10 JuneFeatures
Embracing solar car parks, energy storage and EV infrastructure
The integration of solar energy car parks, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the hotel industry presents a forward-thinking approach to sustainability and energy management. As the UK grapples with the dual challenges of energy security and climate change, hotels stand out as ideal…
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Apr- 2024 -30 AprilHotels
Hotel occupancy returns to pre-pandemic levels
Hotel occupancy in March 2024 increased to 73.8% in the UK and 76.3% in London, up from 72.1% and 73.9% respectively in March 2023, according to data from RSM. Occupancy rates have mostly returned to pre-pandemic rates, after falling dramatically to 33.5% (UK) and 30% (London) in March 2020 when…
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Feb- 2024 -8 FebruaryTrade Organisations
UKH calls for more business access to new energy proposals
UKHospitality has welcomed proposals from the government and energy regulator Ofgem, but insisted that it should apply to all businesses. A response from the hospitality body comes as the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero proposed to expand access to the Energy Ombudsman and Ofgem to widen the Complaints…
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Jan- 2024 -29 JanuaryFeatures
Helec helps Tewkesbury Park save 30%+ on heating bills
Helec has helped client Tewkesbury Park save 30% on its heating bills after its energy bills were set to increase four-fold. The 30% fuel savings from the new boilers will be combined with the expected savings of around £80K per year from new. CHP units. At the height of the…
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Nov- 2023 -7 NovemberLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 7/11/23
Choice Hotels Group, operator of the Radisson Hotels brand, reported a 3% increase in Q3 revenues to $425.6m (£354.4m). Excluding reimbursable revenue from franchised and managed properties, total revenues rose by 9% to $219.6m (£178.7m). Q3 adjusted net incomes increased by 6% to $92.4m (£75.2m), driven by a 6% growth…
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7 NovemberHotel Brands
AGO Hotels calls for govt to protect businesses in Autumn Budget
AGO Hotels has called for the government to “protect businesses from economic fragility and demonstrate commitment to the hospitality industry, a huge contributor to the UK economy”, ahead of the Autumn Budget. Lionel Benjamin, co-founder of AGO Hotels – a hotel operator with a portfolio of 14 hotels across the…
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Sep- 2023 -29 SeptemberHotels
Hotel demand slows in August as room rates fall
The UK hotel sector has seen a slowdown in demand during August, in line with seasonal trends, but the drop in room rates last month was more acute due to the record rates in July, according to RSM’s Hotels Tracker. The data, which is compiled and produced by Hotstats and…
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