Productivity
Covers productivity trends and operational efficiency within the UK hotel industry. Reporting includes analysis of labour productivity, technological advancements, and strategies to enhance output per hour worked. Also features insights into how economic factors, such as inflation and labour costs, impact productivity, and how hotels are adapting through innovation and workforce management.
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Jul- 2025 -1 JulyEconomy
Hoteliers face squeeze on profits as staff costs hit
Increased staff costs continue to hit the bottom line for hotels, with investment in AI expected to rise as hoteliers look to create efficiencies, according data from RSM. The data, which is compiled and produced by Hotstats and analysed by RSM UK, shows average daily rates (ADR) of occupied rooms…
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Jun- 2025 -6 JuneHotels
Hospitality sector to save £3m under new emissions cutting scheme
More than 600 hotels, pubs, cafes, and restaurants across the UK are expected to save £3m in energy bills under a new emissions cutting trial as part of the government’s Plan for Change initiative. The initiative is being delivered by Zero Carbon Services, a sustainability consultancy for the hospitality sector,…
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May- 2025 -2 MayAdvice
Growth Strategies for Navigating a Softening Market
The hotel industry finds itself at a critical inflection point. After years of relying predominantly on pricing strategies to restore revenues and profitability in the post-pandemic era, the market is now responding to both this approach and broader macroeconomic headwinds. This article examines the practical approaches that can drive performance…
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Mar- 2025 -11 MarchColumns
How cross-sector partnerships can transform hospitality operations
In an industry as dynamic as hospitality, staying ahead requires more than just internal innovation. As a CEO who’s navigated through numerous industry shifts, I’ve discovered that some of the most impactful changes come from looking outside our own sector. By forming strategic partnerships, we can revolutionise our operations, enhancing…
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6 MarchHotel Brands
Dalata eyes potential sale as FY revenues hit ‘record’ €652m
Dalata Hotel Group has announced a strategic review to optimise its capital opportunities and enhance value for shareholders, which could include a potential sale of the group. It comes as the hotel group reported that revenues rose by 7.3% to €652.2m (£546.6m) in the year ended 31 December 2024, as…
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Feb- 2025 -28 FebruaryHotel Brands
Hyatt announces plans for new ‘conversion-friendly’ upper-midscale brand
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced plans for Hyatt Select, a “conversion-friendly” new upper-midscale transient brand designed to meet the needs of “modern” travellers. According to the hotel group, the Hyatt Select brand will strengthen Hyatt’s upper-midscale presence complementing Hyatt Studios, Hyatt’s extended-stay brand in the category. For travelers, Hyatt Select…
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28 FebruaryRestaurants & Chefs
Hyatt Place Leeds to open new restaurant
A new restaurant is set to open within the ground floor of Hyatt Place in Leeds City Centre next month. Situated within Sovereign Square, the new restaurant, named ‘Zoom’, will offer a “bold and contemporary” take on global cuisine with a strong Asian influence. With art-laden walls, “contemporary” spaces, “colourful”…
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25 FebruaryFeatures
Bracing for Budget changes: hotelier insights
When the Autumn Budget 2024 was announced, the impact on the hospitality sector was immediately clear. Rises to National Insurance, the National Minimum Wage, the National Living Wage and business rates will all cost the hospitality sector £3.4bn. Hoteliers have known of these incoming changes for a few months, but…
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3 FebruaryEconomy
RSM: UK hotels end year on high, but cost pressures set to worsen
Occupancy and room rates of UK hotels were up year-on-year in December, but profits remained flat as cost pressures started to bite, according to the RSM Hotels Tracker. The data, which is compiled and produced by Hotstats and analysed by RSM UK, shows occupancy of UK hotels was up from…
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Jan- 2025 -23 JanuaryFeatures
How hotels can tackle Budget changes now
The implementation of the Autumn Budget 2024 comes at a time when many hotels have been grappling with balancing the books to ensure they remain profitable. By April 2025, businesses need a plan of action to tackle the additional costs that are set to hit the industry to a tune…
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