Heathrow
Heathrow remains one of the UK’s most strategically significant hotel markets, serving as a gateway for international travel and a barometer for airport-linked hospitality performance. Our editorial coverage focuses on hotel openings, refurbishments, executive appointments, planning activity, and investment transactions shaping the area’s hospitality landscape. We also analyse how infrastructure developments, such as the ongoing expansion plans for Heathrow Airport, and operational challenges, including fluctuating passenger numbers and staffing issues, impact hotel performance and strategy. For UK hoteliers, Heathrow offers insights into managing high-demand environments, adapting to rapid market changes, and leveraging location advantages in a competitive sector.
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May- 2025 -21 MayHotels
Leonardo Hotels acquires Heathrow site from Aprirose
Leonardo Hotels, one of Europe’s fastest growing hotel groups, has announced the acquisition of its four-star Leonardo Hotel Heathrow, consolidating its ownership of the prominently located hotel on Bath Road, just five minutes by shuttle from Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3. Leonardo Hotels UK and Ireland has operated the hotel…
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Apr- 2025 -22 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 22/4/25
Hotel Indigo will open its new Leeds location this summer following a multi-million-pound investment. Situated on Lower Briggate, the hotel will feature 107 bedrooms, two meeting rooms, a 24/7 fitness centre, and an on-site Mediterranean restaurant and bar called The Banksia. The project will create over 60 jobs and reflect…
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22 AprilHotels
Hilco Real Estate Finance completes £12m Heathrow hotel loan
Hilco Real Estate Finance (HREF) has revealed that it has completed the £12m refinance of a prominent Heathrow hotel. The 18-month term allows the borrower to stabilise the asset while it transitions from a long-term government contract to operate under an internationally recognised hotel brand. The 178-bedroom property is currently…
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1 AprilProperty
Z Hotels’ Leicester Square site hits the market for £42m
The freehold interest of Z Hotel’s site in Leicester Square has been brought to market at a guide price of £42m. Avison Young UK and JLL have been jointly appointed by Z Hotels to sell the freehold interest of the Leicester Square property, with a guaranteed 35-year leaseback to Z…
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Feb- 2025 -21 FebruaryHotel Brands
Aimbridge EMEA unveils news General Managers’ Advisory Council
Hotel management company Aimbridge EMEA has appointed a team of general managers (GMs) from across its UK and European portfolios to a new ‘Advisory Council’, designed to “empower hotel teams and give GMs greater input into hotel initiatives”. It said the General Managers’ Advisory Council will meet monthly to discuss…
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Dec- 2024 -16 DecemberAdvice
Breaking barriers in hospitality: HBD Partners’ Will Davies on inclusion, recruitment, and passion
From a teenager bottling drinks in a pub to a respected recruiter and advocate for LGBTQ+ professionals, Will Davies, Director of HBD Partners and co-founder of Checking-IN (not the podcast by Hotel Owner), has carved out a remarkable career in hospitality. With decades of experience, he has witnessed firsthand how…
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Nov- 2024 -8 NovemberHotels
Kew Green Hotels to manage Best Western’s The Ship in Weybridge
Kew Green Hotels has been appointed as the hotel management partner for The Ship hotel, a historic property in Weybridge near the Thames. The hotel, which offers 76 “uniquely-designed” rooms, benefits from close access to Central London in under 30 minutes, as well as the M25 and M3 motorways. It…
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7 NovemberHotels
Sofitel Dublin Airport to open in late 2026
Accor and The Arora Group have announced that Sofitel Dublin Airport will open its doors in late 2026. The hotel will feature 412 rooms and suites, an all-day dining restaurant, a tea salon, and a sky bar located on the 11th floor, offering views of the airport and beyond. The…
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Oct- 2024 -17 OctoberHotels
Leonardo Hotel at Heathrow hits market for £30m
The freehold interest in the Leonardo Hotel at London Heathrow Airport has been brought to market off a guide price of £30m.Situated only a five-minute shuttle ride from Terminals 2 and 3, the four-star hotel is being sold with the option to secure vacant possession in February 2026. The purpose-built…
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Sep- 2024 -26 SeptemberLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 26/9/24
Eden Hotel Collection reported widened operating losses of £2.9m for the year ending 31 March 2024, citing challenges from Covid recovery and the current economic climate. Despite these losses, turnover increased by £472,000, reaching £16.9m. The South West region experienced particularly low demand, with unpredictable booking patterns and a high…
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