Rugby World Cup

The Rugby World Cup is a major international event that drives significant spikes in hotel demand across the UK. Our coverage looks at how past tournaments, such as the 2015 edition, impacted occupancy rates, room pricing, and revenue performance in key host cities. We examine the strategies hotels employ to manage surging demand, including dynamic pricing, staffing adjustments, and tailored guest experiences. For hoteliers and hospitality professionals, these insights offer valuable guidance on capitalising on high-profile sporting events to maximise revenue and brand visibility.

Jan- 2019 -

21 January

Front of House

Front of House: Hotel Maiyango

Could you tell us about your background and how you came to own Hotel Maiyango? I created the brand at the ripe old age of 24 and thought it would be a good idea to take advantage of the gap in the market in Leicester, where there wasn’t a boutique…
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Dec- 2018 -

12 December

Advice

How to prepare your hotel for the new year

Q: I cannot believe it is nearly the end of another year. I need to start planning for next year and just have no idea where to start. Help! A: I do a lot of planning sessions with businesses at this time of year, and use them to plan ahead…
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Jan- 2018 -

2 January

Sponsored

Bag yourself a bargain hotel in France and beat the Brexit blues

So, you’re fed up with the winter rain and befuddled politicians. Even the forthcoming royal wedding doesn’t fully float your boat. Have you considered moving across the channel and buying a small hotel in France? Leggett has a wide portfolio to choose from and you will probably be surprised by the value for…
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Dec- 2016 -

6 December

Economy

South West hoteliers on course for third consecutive year of profit growth

Profit per room at chain hotels in the South West region of the UK fell by 5% year-on-year in October, but remains on course for a third consecutive year of growth. The latest UK Chain Hotels Market Review, from HotStats, found further to the growth in 2014 and 2015 –…
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Nov- 2016 -

15 November

Economy

London records lowest October occupancy since 2008

London has recorded the lowest absolute occupancy in October since 2008, according to new research from STR. Preliminary figures from the hotel data company found increasing supply in the capital (2.9%) and a fall in demand (1.2%) lead to a 4% decrease in occupancy to 85% – the lowest for…
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Jun- 2016 -

10 June

Hotels

MARKET ANALYSIS: Birmingham hotels

With record breaking numbers of international visitors into the city and the highest ever passenger figures at the airport, it is little surprise that both occupancy levels and room rates have strengthen in Birmingham in the year to April 2016. Occupancy has surpassed 70% on an annual basis for the…
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8 June

Economy

London hotel performance to decline this year but ‘will improve in 2017’

The hotel industry in London is expected to experience continued performance declines through 2016, but positive results are projected for 2017. That’s according to new research from hospitality benchmarking firm STR and Tourism Economics, which revealed London has recorded year-over-year growth in revenue per available room (RevPAR) for six consecutive…
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May- 2016 -

27 May

Tourism

Visits from Australia and New Zealand soar during Rugby World Cup

Visits from Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa to the UK saw double-digit growth from October to December last year, boosted by the Rugby World Cup. New figures from VisitBritain found visits from New Zealand increased by 52% to more than 40,000, with visitors spending more than £63m during the…
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Mar- 2016 -

10 March

Current Affairs

‘150-fold rise’ in number of London residential properties on Airbnb

There has been a 150-fold rise in the number of London residential properties listed on home-lettings website Airbnb over the past five years. Using data from InsideAirbnb.com, JLL’s Residential Research analysis showed 25,357 homes in the UK capital were listed on Airbnb at the end of 2015, compared with just…
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Feb- 2016 -

16 February

Economy

Triple-digit growth from Asia drives UK hotel demand

A triple-digit growth in the number of tourists from Asia has helped drive a “significant” rise in hotel demand from international visitors, according to new data from Expedia Group. The online travel company said demand from six countries in Asia – Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand –…
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