RevPAR
Covers trends and performance analysis related to Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR) across the UK hotel industry. Reporting includes insights into how RevPAR is influenced by occupancy rates, average daily rates, and seasonal demand fluctuations. Also features commentary on regional performance differences, the impact of economic pressures, and how hotels are adjusting pricing strategies to protect yield.
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May- 2025 -1 MayNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 1/5/25
Savills is marketing the freehold site for the fully consented Residence Inn by Marriott Cambridge, offering a development-ready opportunity for a 134-bedroom aparthotel with a Gross Development Value exceeding £50m. The four-storey property will feature a reception, lounge, restaurant, bar, gym, business centre, and a retail unit, and is targeting…
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1 MayHotels
Whitbread profits plummet amid cost pressures and restaurant closures
Whitbread has reported a 14% decline in its annual profits to £483m for the 52 weeks to 27 February 2025 (FY24: £561m), as it was hit by higher costs and a fall in UK demand. The group’s revenue decreased slightly from £2.96bn to £2.92bn, down 1%, while its adjusted EBITDA…
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1 MayProperty
Residence Inn by Marriott Cambridge development hits the market
The freehold site of the fully consented Residence Inn by Marriott Cambridge is being marketed by Savills for an undisclosed price. This is an opportunity to acquire a development ready site for a 134-bedroom aparthotel, with a franchise agreement secured with Marriott International, and a Gross Development Value (GDV) in…
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Apr- 2025 -30 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 30/4/25
Hotel Indigo Cardiff has been put up for sale with an asking price of £5m. The 122-bedroom boutique hotel, part of the IHG brand, is located in a central Cardiff site and features themed rooms reflecting Welsh culture. Housed in the historic Dominions House, the hotel includes a rooftop bar,…
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30 AprilHotel Brands
PPHE reports stable revenues and occupancy in Q1
PPHE has reported that total revenues for the first quarter remained steady at £77.6m, up by 0.7% against the prior year, in what is the “traditionally quietest” quarter for the group. Like-for-like sales fell by 5.6% however, largely due to the comparable leap year impact, as well as Easter falling…
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29 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 29/4/25
Schroders Capital has acquired the 244-room W Edinburgh from Nuveen Real Estate for an undisclosed amount. Located in St James Square, the hotel is Marriott’s first W-branded property in Scotland and opened in November 2023. The site includes three interconnected buildings: the heritage-listed James Craig Walk, the newly constructed Quarter…
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29 AprilHotel Brands
Hilton RevPAR jumps 2.5% in Q1
Hilton has revealed that its system-wide RevPar rose 2.5% year-on-year on a currency neutral basis for the three months ended 31 March 2025. The company states that this rise was due to increases in both occupancy and ADR. Hilton also saw its management and franchise fee revenues increase 5.1% compared…
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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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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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