Singapore
Singapore’s hotel sector is experiencing robust growth, driven by major new openings, refurbishments, and ambitious development targets. Our editorial coverage includes hotel launches, executive appointments, planning applications, and significant investment activity, while also exploring the relationship between Singapore and the UK market. We report on trends such as inbound tourism from Singapore, talent movement between the two countries, and strategic collaborations involving UK and Singaporean hotel groups. For UK hoteliers, Singapore offers valuable insights into urban hospitality management, innovation, and the benefits of international partnerships in a highly competitive environment.
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Jul- 2025 -15 JulyHotel Brands
Global Hotel Alliance reports strong H1 results as travel demand rises
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the UAE-based network of independent hotel brands, has reported a 17% year‑on‑year rise in total hotel revenues for the first half of 2025, reaching £1.11bn. The performance, driven by a surge in international travel, marks a continuation of momentum from 2024 and sets a positive outlook…
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11 JulyHotels
Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill appoints new GM
Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill has announced the appointment of Guillaume Paupy as its new general manager. Alongside this, Paupy will also assume the role of area vice president for Hyatt in the UK and Ireland, overseeing a growing portfolio of Hyatt-branded properties across the region. Paupy brings a…
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Jun- 2025 -11 JuneHotel Brands
IHG officially hits 100th Voco hotel opening
IHG Hotels and Resorts has opened its 100th Voco hotel, seven years after launching the premium brand. The company said Voco was now its fastest-growing brand within its premium collection, following record signings and openings in 2024. The brand operates in more than 25 countries, with new market entries planned…
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9 JuneAdvice
How AI can transform your hotel business: A complete guide
Running a hotel means juggling guest satisfaction, staff management, bookings, and future planning. For years, hotels have relied on quick-fix technology solutions that now hold the industry back from reaching its full potential. The Problem with Current Hotel Technology Most hotels use a patchwork of different software systems – one…
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Apr- 2025 -24 AprilHotels
Global Hotel Alliance hotel stay revenues rise 15% in Q1
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has reported strong Q1 results with double-digit gains across all key metrics. Total hotel stay revenues rose by 15% to $746m (£561m) over the period, while total room nights rose by 12% and the Average Daily Rate (ADR)…
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Mar- 2025 -11 MarchPeople
Grand Central Hotel, Belfast names Jake McHugh as GM
Grand Central Hotel Belfast, part of Hastings Hotels Group, has appointed Jake McHugh as general manager of the city centre hotel. Having lived abroad and worked in hotels in various positions for over two decades, Hastings said McHugh brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role. Following a…
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Feb- 2025 -27 FebruaryTourism
66% of US and UK travelers combine business trips with leisure, IHG finds
Some 66% of US and UK travelers actively combine business trips with personal leisure time, up from 53% in 2022, according to the latest report released by Crowne Plaza by IHG. The data comes from the hotel brand’s second white paper – Leading the Charge in Blended Travel – which…
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Jan- 2025 -30 JanuaryRestaurants & Chefs
Montcalm Collection to open Mayfair restaurant with chef Akira Back
Montcalm Collection has partnered with Michelin-starred chef Akira Back to launch the all-day dining brasserie ‘Lilli by Akira Back’ at Montcalm Mayfair when it opens this spring. Back has created the menu for this restaurant, which will offer a dining and bar experience to Londoners and hotel guests celebrating British…
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10 JanuaryLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 10/1/25
Amber Asher, CEO of The Standard Hotels, announced her departure following the group’s acquisition by Hyatt. Asher joined in 2011, progressing from general counsel to CEO in 2021. Under her leadership, the hotel chain expanded from four to 25 hotels globally, achieving 400% revenue growth and profitability. Hyatt’s purchase includes…
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10 JanuaryLatest News
The Standard Hotels CEO steps down following Hyatt acquisition
The chief executive officer of The Standard Hotels Amber Asher has announced that she is stepping down from the role, following the sale of the hotel group to Hyatt last year. Asher initially joined the group in 2011 as general counsel and executive vice president before being promoted to president…
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