Luton Airport
Luton Airport is a fast-evolving hospitality market, driven by major infrastructure investment and rising passenger volumes. Our editorial coverage focuses on hotel openings, refurbishments, executive appointments, planning applications, and investment transactions in the area. We also analyse how developments such as the proposed airport expansion and changes in passenger volumes impact hotel performance and strategy. For UK hoteliers, Luton Airport offers insights into managing high-demand environments, adapting to rapid market changes, and leveraging location advantages in a competitive sector.
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Jun- 2025 -5 JuneHotels
Holiday Inn Luton Airport to expand with 89 new rooms
Holiday Inn Luton Airport has been granted planning permission for a major expansion and refurbishment programme, which will see the hotel increase its capacity by more than 70%. KE Hotels will add 89 guest bedrooms to the property through a multi-storey rear extension, taking the total number of rooms from…
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Nov- 2024 -8 NovemberHotels
KE Hotels expands UK portfolio with three Hampton by Hilton acquisitions
KE Hotels has announced the expansion of its UK portfolio with the addition of three Hampton by Hilton hotels under new Hotel Management Agreements (HMA) as of October 2024. The properties now under KE Hotels’ management are Hampton by Hilton Newcastle, Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Broad Street, and Hampton by…
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Jul- 2024 -1 JulyHotels
Mercure Milton Keynes names Kew Green as hotel management partner
Kew Green Hotels, the international hotel management company, has revealed it has been appointed as the hotel management partner for Mercure Milton Keynes. Situated in a tranquil area next to Abbey Hill Golf Club, Kew said Mercure Milton Keynes is “perfectly suited” for both business and leisure stays, offering convenient…
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Nov- 2023 -20 NovemberLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 20/11/23
Hand Picked Hotels, a collection of 21 luxury country houses and coastal retreats in the UK and Channel Islands, has appointed Ignace Bauwens as its new CEO. Julia Hands, the current CEO, will step down but remain as chairman. With over 30 years of experience in senior roles across international…
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20 NovemberHotels
KE Hotels adds Holiday Inn London-Luton Airport to portfolio
KE Hotels has added the 124-bedroom Holiday Inn London-Luton Airport Hotel to its portfolio, taking its total number of hotels to four. The hotel is situated less than 500m from London-Luton Airport’s passenger terminal. London-Luton Airport is one of the UK’s busiest airports and plans to increase its capacity, using…
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Nov- 2021 -18 NovemberHotel Brands
Molo Hotel Group acquires first property outside of UK
UK-based hotel owner and developer, Molo Hotel Group, has announced it has completed the acquisition of the Manchebo Beach Resort and Spa, Aruba. The luxury resort located on Eagle Beach is Molo’s first hotel outside of the UK. The Manchebo acquisition is Molo’s second for 2021, following on from its…
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18 NovemberHotels
Hotel La Tour to open in Milton Keynes
Hotel La Tour, the privately owned British hospitality company, has announced it is set to open in Milton Keynes in April 2022, following a £39m investment. The mirror steel clad property comprises 261 bedrooms, 14,000 square feet of events space, a gym, and a 14th floor restaurant and sky bar…
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Mar- 2021 -26 MarchHotel Brands
Oakman Group continues expansion with Woburn Hotel lease acquisition
The Oakman Group announced it has acquired The Woburn Hotel after signing a 25-year lease with The Bedford Estates. The Woburn Hotel, which sits at the gateway to Woburn Abbey, is an 18th Century property with 48 luxury bedrooms and seven individual cottages within the grounds, as well as three…
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Jan- 2019 -28 JanuaryHotels
Courtyard by Marriott to open first hotel in Inverness
Work has started on a multi-million pound hotel which will see the Courtyard by Marriott brand make its debut in Inverness, Scotland. The new 130-bedroom modular build will be situated within Inverness Airport Business Park, and according to the hotel brand will “boast thoughtfully designed guestrooms”, as well as meetings…
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3 JanuaryHotel Brands
Hampton by Hilton opens at Edinburgh Airport
Hampton by Hilton has opened its second property in Edinburgh with the 240-room Edinburgh Airport hotel. The hotel joins an existing 28 Hampton by Hilton properties in the UK, including Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport and Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport. Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport is located within…
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