Royal Family
The British Royal Family continues to play a significant role in shaping the UK hotel industry, both as a driver of tourism and as a source of inspiration for hospitality experiences. At Hotel Owner, our coverage delves into how royal events—such as coronations, jubilees, and weddings—impact hotel occupancy rates, pricing strategies, and guest expectations. We report on the performance of hotels with royal connections, including those that have hosted royal guests or received royal warrants, such as The Goring and The Ritz London. Additionally, we explore the influence of royal heritage on hotel branding and the development of themed packages that cater to guests seeking a regal experience. For hoteliers and hospitality professionals, our reporting offers insights into leveraging royal associations to enhance brand prestige and attract clientele.
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Jun- 2025 -27 JuneHotels
Crerar Hotels appoints new Balmoral Arms GM
Crerar Hotels has appointed Dayle Nicoll as general manager of Balmoral Arms, its traditional country inn located in the royal town of Ballater. Nicoll brings 15 years of hospitality experience to the role, having worked at several of Scotland’s best-known hotels and resorts. He was previously operations manager at Carnoustie…
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Apr- 2025 -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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Nov- 2023 -14 NovemberServiced Apartments
Native Places to open seventh aparthotel in January
Native Places has announced the opening of its newest property in London, marking the seventh aparthotel in the brand’s portfolio and its fourth aparthotel in the capital. The aparthotel brand is set to open Native King’s Wardrobe, St Paul’s in January 2024. Formerly known as the Royal Wardrobe in the…
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Dec- 2019 -20 DecemberHotels
First UK Nhow Hotel to open in London
NH Hotel group has announced plans to open its first Nhow Hotel in London. It will mark the first UK opening for the brand. The new site will be located in Shoreditch, and is said to pay “homage to both the area’s industrial past and technological future”. The eight-floor site…
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Aug- 2018 -22 AugustFeatures
Why Brexit isn’t as bad as it seems
Have you noticed how often good news is prefaced with the words “despite Brexit”? The assumption behind this phrase – fast becoming a habit among some journalists – is that our impending departure from the European Union (EU) can only do harm to our economy and therefore to our businesses.…
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Mar- 2018 -21 MarchAdvice
Are we really selling ‘food and beverage’ or something else?
You have probably studied enough websites, brochures and advertisements to have noticed that most hoteliers and restaurateurs place great emphasis on the food they create and the comfortable accommodation they provide. It seems a sensible approach, given the dominance of these two factors in distinguishing the good from the bad…
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Jan- 2018 -20 JanuaryFront of House
Front of House – Cooden Beach Hotel
Speak me through your hospitality career I went to catering college, hotel management college for two years so I have all the qualifications. And I actually worked at the Cooden Beach Hotel as a 19-year-old during my college holidays so I’ve been connected to the hotel since I was a…
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Dec- 2017 -19 DecemberAdvice
How to manage a royal wedding
Imagine your hotel just took a call from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She wants to host the wedding of her grandson Prince Harry to Meghan Markle at your venue. After picking your jaw off the ground, what would you do next? Optimising a group rate for 300 state dignitaries,…
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Jun- 2016 -3 JuneProperty
Grosvenor House set to be sold in £1bn deal
The iconic London hotel Grosvenor House could become the UK’s single biggest hotel sale after reports it is close to being sold as part of a £1bn deal. A member of the Saudi royal family is lining up a bid of £1bn to buy the property along with two hotels…
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Sep- 2015 -20 SeptemberColumns
An obsession with our heritage
Britain’s heritage has always been an attraction to visitors from the Far East. But what aspects of our history and how we reflect this in our hospitality offering do visitors from this market most enjoy? By CHESTER KING It can often be said that we here in Britain take our…
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