Sharing Economy
The rise of the sharing economy—led by platforms like Airbnb—has significantly impacted the UK hotel sector, reshaping competition, consumer expectations, and regulatory frameworks. We cover how traditional hotels are responding with new business models, hybrid offerings, and marketing strategies. Our reporting also includes legislative developments, tax implications, and the ongoing debate over fair regulation and market impact.
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Nov- 2021 -23 NovemberFeatures
The coming Commercial Real Estate apocalypse – and why we should cheer for it
The next 10 years are likely to be terrible for commercial real estate. You’re going to have fewer people wanting to be in an office for five days per week and fewer companies demanding it, which all means a drop-off in demand for the traditional office. It’s not looking too…
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Jun- 2020 -11 JuneCoronavirus
Safe, Clean and Legal : Q&A with QT director Deborah Heather
Can you tell me about the history behind the scheme? I run a business called M Assessment Services. We offer accreditation and assessment for various industries – the biggest one being the hospitality and tourism industry, under the brand name Quality in Tourism. Until just over three years ago we…
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Jan- 2020 -29 JanuaryTips
3 Ways to Build a Stronger Brand For Your Hotel – Our Guide
In the hospitality industry, any establishment cannot thrive as much as it should without a carefully planned marketing strategy. The importance of branding for hotels Well-known and beloved hotels have become as memorable and popular as they are nowadays because of proper marketing strategies. The right strategies inevitably led to…
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Nov- 2019 -21 NovemberFeatures
When an inspector calls: What does greater Airbnb verification mean for the hotel sector
At Halloween, disaster struck as a publically-bookable, large capacity house in America turned first into a party zone and then a tragic murder site, as five were shot dead at the party. The house was originally rented through the Airbnb platform, but naturally the guests didn’t disclose they would be…
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Jun- 2019 -26 JuneAdvice
Is it possible to be successful, ethical and responsible?
In the last year alone, our industry has been put under scrutiny for everything from #MeToo sexual assault cases, to fire, legionnaire’s disease, food poisoning and even the question of value when there’s so much sharing economy choice. It almost seems as though the industry is destined to fail, yet…
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19 JuneRegulation
UKinbound calls for sharing economy to be regulated
Sharing economy tourism businesses such as AirBnB should be subject to the same regulations as other tourism businesses, travel trade association UKinbound has said. In a recent survey of its business members, over half of respondents said that tourism businesses in the sharing economy should be subject to greater regulation…
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3 JuneFeatures
Aiming for more – Radisson Hotel Group profile
With more than 1,150 hotels in operation in around 114 countries, Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) is the 11th largest hotel company in the world. But that’s not enough for Eric De Neef, executive VP and global chief commercial officer, who says it can yet become “the top choice”. De Neef…
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Mar- 2019 -4 MarchFeatures
Innovation key to meeting expectations of a diverse range of travellers
With more people travelling than ever before, the hospitality industry faces an increasingly diverse range of clients to cater for. For hospitality brands to attract and retain customers, offering different experiences to meet the different needs and expectations of guests will be key – whether that means time-saving technology for…
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Jul- 2018 -24 JulyFeatures
Is there a place for hotels with the rise of the sharing economy?
If I spout the acronym APPG, it is entirely plausible you will have no idea what I am talking about. APPG stands for ‘All Party Parliamentary Group’, which is an informal cross-party group, set up in Parliament to discuss and debate key issues. Despite having no official binding status in…
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18 JulyTourism
UKHospitality calls for transparency and equality in sharing economy
UKHospitality has welcomed a report by MPs on the UK’s sharing economy, and has called on the government to provide “a level regulatory playing field” to support hospitality businesses and increase customer safety. The news follows the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Tourism report published on the impact of the sharing…
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