Occupancy
Covers occupancy trends within the UK hotel industry, providing insights into performance metrics across various regions and market segments. Reporting includes analysis of factors influencing occupancy rates, such as seasonal demand, economic conditions, and major events. Also features commentary on how occupancy levels impact revenue management strategies and overall business performance in the hospitality sector.
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Apr- 2025 -25 AprilHotel Brands
Accor Q1 revenues jump 9% to €1.35bn
Global hotel giant Accor has revealed its revenues jumped 9.2% to €1.349bn (£1.15bn) during the first quarter of the year. This growth breaks down as a 1.8% increase for the Premium, Midscale and Economy division and a 17.9% increase for the Luxury and Lifestyle division. It also confirmed that on…
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24 AprilFeatures
English Tourism Week at 13: PR stunt or industry lifeline?
English Tourism Week returned last month for its 13th year, and took place between 14 and 23 March. The annual VisitEngland campaign aims to celebrate the nation’s visitor economy. In theory, it’s a chance for hotels, attractions and tourism boards to ride a national wave of attention. In practice, the…
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17 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 17/4/25
Villa Wrea Green, a historic 31-bedroom hotel and wedding venue in Lancashire, has been put up for sale. Located near Preston and set within four acres, the 19th-century property features extensive function suites, lounges, and a restaurant, and holds a four-star AA rating. The hotel has recently benefited from major…
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17 AprilHotels
Q1 hotel performance dips amid late Easter and budget pressures
Preliminary first-quarter 2025 revenue per available room (RevPAR) results have pointed to softer trading performance for UK hotels, according to new CoStar data. The report stated that cooler demand patterns adversely impacted revenue results as 2025 began. Despite a slightly stronger January, RevPAR started to trend downwards from February, with…
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16 AprilFeatures
Could Donald Trump help the London hotel market?
London has always been a strong hotel market and it has only gone from strength to strength since the pandemic. However, as costs and macro-economic factors continue to eat away at margins could the market be in for a correction. Will Kirkpatrick, head of hotels and extended stay at Newmark,…
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14 AprilFeatures
Full but failing: the quiet crisis in boutique hotels
Andy Murray’s Cromlix Hotel is beautiful. Award-winning, fully booked, and sitting on 34 acres of private grounds in the Scottish countryside. It was crowned AA Hotel of the Year Scotland 2024. It has a Michelin Key. Guests write glowing reviews. And yet, it’s losing money. In the year to March…
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8 AprilFeatures
The future of AI in UK hotels
The hospitality industry is in the midst of a transformative shift driven by artificial intelligence (AI). As technology continues to evolve, AI is becoming increasingly integral to operations across hotels of all sizes. From streamlining content management to improving the guest journey, AI is enhancing both the efficiency of hotel…
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8 AprilHotels
Birmingham and Cambridge named fastest growing hotel markets in 2025
Birmingham and Cambridge have emerged as two of the UK’s fastest-growing hotel markets, according to the Colliers UK Hotel Market Index 2025 Top 10. Birmingham has climbed 11 places to rank ninth, while Cambridge has risen by 17 spots to rank tenth against the 2024 analysis. Both cities have benefited…
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7 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 7/4/25
Wilde Aparthotels by Staycity London Liverpool Street has secured a mezzanine loan facility from Global Hospitality Investment Group (GHIG) to refinance its development loan from Oaknorth Bank. The facility, provided alongside a leading global investment firm, allows Glenwell Group to refinance after completing the asset in Summer 2024. The 106-key…
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7 AprilHotels
Edinburgh tops Colliers’ UK Hotel Market Index
Scotland’s capital has continued to dominate the UK hotel market, securing the first position in the 2025 Colliers UK Hotel Market Index. According to Colliers, Edinburgh’s occupancy rates (85%), strong Average Daily Rate (ADR) growth (up 10% from 2023), and RevPAR performance (up 13% on the previous year) makes it…
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