Expedia
Coverage of Expedia Group and its influence on the UK hotel sector through its portfolio of travel brands, including Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo. Reporting includes platform developments, partnerships with hoteliers, advertising solutions, and changes in distribution strategy. Also explores Expedia’s role in shaping booking trends, rate visibility, and digital marketing within hospitality.
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Feb- 2025 -26 FebruaryFeatures
UK hotel market boosted by demand, investment, and innovation in 2025
London, Dublin and Istanbul are the only three cities in Europe which will see an increase of more than 3,000 rooms in 2025, according to recent figures from CoStar’s pipeline data. London itself is projected to open 5632 rooms in 2025. Notable developments include InterContinental Hotels Group’s (IHG) new Holiday…
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24 FebruaryHotels
Switch celebrates successful first year for Birmingham aparthotel
The asset management company, Switch Management Ltd, has reported a strong opening 12-month performance at its landmark aparthotel Birmingham property. Since its opening in January 2024, it said aparthotel Birmingham has quickly established itself as “one of the leading places to stay in the region”. Seeing an “exceptional” level of…
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Aug- 2024 -27 AugustHotel Brands
Leisure travel remains strong, Cheval Collection survey reveals
Almost 72% of travellers have reported planning at least three leisure trips over the next year, up from just over 45% in the previous year, the latest travel survey from Cheval Collection has revealed. However, the ‘bleisure’ trend – which combines business and leisure – has yet to be embraced…
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Jun- 2024 -24 JuneFeatures
Effective strategies to advertise and promote your hotel
In the competitive arena that is the UK hospitality industry, effective advertising and promotion are important to attract guests and ensure business growth. As advertising has become increasingly digital it has both made it easier for hotels to build awareness whilst also making it more difficult to reach people in…
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Jan- 2024 -11 JanuaryAdvice
Travel is expected to surge this year: here’s what your hotel should do
With the festive season behind us, we find ourselves searching for something to look forward to. Unsurprisingly, there’s no busiest time for the hotel booking system and the rest of the year is set to continue in much the same vein — Skyscanner research shows that 41% of travellers are…
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Jul- 2023 -19 JulyAppointments
Lucknam Park Hotel appoints two to leadership team
Lucknam Park Hotel and Spa has made two appointments to its senior leadership team, with Nicola Payne joining as the new head of Sales and Events and Francesca Mannone as the new head of Marketing. With over 12 years of experience in the travel and hospitality industry, Payne is described…
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Mar- 2023 -24 MarchOpinion
The rise of the chief sustainability officer
New sustainability-focused roles are a growing trend in the travel and hospitality industry, but in order for the individuals in this role to be successful, they must connect sustainable strategies with the goals of the business to create synergies and ownership across the management board. Crucially, anyone in the chief…
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20 MarchFeatures
The hospitality a-gender: How the gender divide has changed
“In the hotel business, I would say there were definitely less females at the top level, but a lot of females in the industry. There were not many female chefs back then, your kitchens were predominantly male. But certainly in the housekeeping roles, the reception roles, maybe even sales roles,…
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15 MarchQuick Guides
The Ultimate Guide to Launching a Successful Hotel Business in 2023
In today’s thriving hospitality industry, launching a successful hotel business can be both rewarding and profitable. With the right approach, dedication, and market research, you can create a flourishing business that attracts guests from around the world. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover the crucial steps to start your hotel…
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Feb- 2023 -15 FebruaryTrade Organisations
Booking.com joins STAA
The UK Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA) has announced that Booking.com has become a member of the organisation. Booking.com is a travel marketplace that enables properties across the world to reach a global audience and grow their businesses. It is available in 43 languages and offers more than 28 million…
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