Oxford
Stay connected to Oxford’s distinctive hotel market, where academic traditions and conference tourism intersect. This section covers new property openings—from boutique riverside inns to contemporary business hotels—alongside performance metrics such as occupancy rates and average daily rates. You’ll also find analysis of event-driven demand linked to university term dates and conferences, planning approvals for heritage conversions, development pipeline updates and investment activity. Whether you manage a Georgian townhouse near the colleges or oversee a modern riverside development, this hub delivers the news and intel you need to thrive in Oxford’s hospitality landscape.
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Dec- 2024 -10 DecemberLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 10/12/24
The Bat and Ball, a historic pub in Cuddesdon, Oxfordshire, will open on 8 January under the Montgomery Group. Known for restoring The Lamb Inn, the group promises a “traditional” pub experience. Chef Rick Owens, formerly of two Michelin-star Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, will present a sustainable, seasonal menu featuring…
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10 DecemberLatest News
The Bat and Ball pub with rooms to open in Oxfordshire in January
The Bat and Ball is set to open in Cuddesdon, Oxfordshire, on 8 January, as the latest venture from Ben Moss’s Montgomery Group. Known for revitalising local pubs, the group previously restored The Lamb Inn, a 15th-century establishment down the road in Little Milton. The Bat and Ball will capture…
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Nov- 2024 -25 NovemberTourism
Hotels across Scotland are outperforming the UK average
Hotels in Scotland have been the “clear winners’ in a challenging hospitality landscape in 2024, outperforming the national average for revenue per available room (RevPAR) growth and average daily rate (ADR) growth according to the latest data from CoStar. The 12-month data through to October highlights that hotels across the…
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20 NovemberColumns
Total Transformation: Creating the right blueprint for team success
Simon Drake, general manager of The Store in Oxford, is no stranger to ambitious hospitality projects. With a career that spans continents and hotel styles, from luxury resorts in Bermuda to grand volume events at the Hilton Brighton Metropole, Drake has developed a leadership style rooted in adaptability, innovation, and…
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8 NovemberLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 8/11/24
In October 2024, KE Hotels expanded its UK portfolio by adding three Hampton by Hilton hotels—Newcastle, Birmingham Broad Street, and Sheffield—under new Hotel Management Agreements (HMA). This marks KE Hotels’ initial entry into managing Hampton by Hilton properties in the UK, overseeing operations to enhance service standards and profitability alongside…
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8 NovemberAdvice
Profile: AA Hotel Services MD Simon Numphud
Reflecting on his early days, Numphud describes how hospitality initially found him. “I left school and I didn’t really know what to do,” he recalls. His path began unexpectedly, with a push from his sister, who worked as a head receptionist, encouraging him to attend catering college in Bournemouth. This…
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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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Oct- 2024 -29 OctoberLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 29/10/24
Whitbread recently completed a sale and leaseback of two Premier Inn hotels in Westminster and Oxford. This deal, a 30-year lease with five-year Consumer Price Index (CPI) reviews, netted £56m at an initial yield of 4.25%. As Whitbread pursues a goal of 125,000 rooms across the UK and Ireland, it…
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29 OctoberHotel Brands
Whitbread completes sale and leaseback of two operational hotels
Whitbread has successfully completed the sale and leaseback of two trading Premier Inn hotels in Westminster, Central London, and Oxford city centre. It comes as a 30-year term with five yearly CPI reviews was offered for both hotels, having achieved a net initial yield of 4.25% and returned £56m for…
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28 OctoberEvents
Walk for Wellbeing raises £135,000
More than 1,000 people from across the hospitality industry united during October to Walk for Wellbeing raising £135,000 in support of UK charity Hospitality Action. Marking its fifth and biggest year to date, and launched on World Mental Health Day, Walk for Wellbeing marked the charity’s largest annual mass participation…
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