Six Nations
The Six Nations Championship is a prestigious rugby tournament that brings together England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales. Our coverage focuses on the event’s impact on the UK hotel sector, including increased demand for accommodations, special offers, and the role of hotels in hosting fans, sponsors, and media. We also report on how hotels in key host cities adapt to the influx of visitors and create memorable experiences during this high-profile sporting event.
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May- 2025 -22 MayHotel Brands
Travelodge revenues and profits hit by ‘tough market conditions’ in Q1
Travelodge has reported a drop in revenues from £205.5m to £198.4m, and a group EBITDA loss of £8.4m, down from profits of £4.9m in 2024, for the first quarter ended 31 March 2025, as its trading was hit by “tough market conditions”. The group stated that its sales were supported…
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Nov- 2024 -4 NovemberLatest News
Young’s opens new green energy pub in Surrey
Young’s Pubs has officially opened its new green energy pub with rooms, Teller’s Arms, in Farnham, Surrey. Formerly a bank dating back to the 1930s, the space has been reimagined into a pub complete with nine boutique bedrooms, all-day dining and a rooftop terrace, opening from next summer, which will…
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Mar- 2024 -11 MarchLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 11/3/24
Starwood Capital plans to merge with Jaws Mustang Acquisition Corp, signing a non-binding letter of intent for a joint venture acquiring De Vere and 1 Hotels portfolios. Final agreement subject to investor, third-party consents, and regulatory review. De Vere includes historic UK estates; 1 Hotels focuses on sustainability with properties…
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11 MarchLatest News
Generator and Freehand Hotels sees an uptick in 48 hour stays
Generator and Freehand Hotels, boutique and lifestyle hospitality brands, have recorded a surge in 48-hour stays, according to its recently shared key travel trends and insights from its latest 2024 booking data. The findings indicate a strong comeback for the weekend city break and support the rise of new trends…
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Feb- 2024 -16 FebruaryHotels
Scottish hotel transaction volumes up 98% on 2022
Scotland has seen hotel transaction volumes, of sales over £1m, reach £310m in 2023, up 98% on 2022’s figure of £156m, according to Savills. Overall Scotland accounted for circa 14% of all UK hotel deals last year as “the market remained resilient despite ongoing economic headwinds”. Savills recorded 31 transactions…
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Jan- 2024 -17 JanuaryLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 17/1/24
Everly Hotels is unveiling its inaugural property, The White Horses Rottingdean, in summer 2024, marking the first establishment in the Everly Hotels Collection. Situated in East Sussex, the hotel boasts 32 bedrooms and 290 covers with direct seafront access, offering uninterrupted views. The multi million-pound refurbishment draws inspiration from the…
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17 JanuaryHotel Brands
IHG Hotels & Resorts partners with Six Nations Rugby
IHG Hotels and Resorts and Six Nations Rugby, the organisation responsible for rugby’s annual international rugby tournaments; namely the Guinness Men’s and Women’s Six Nations, have agreed a new long-term partnership that will offer its guests “once-in-a-lifetime fan experiences throughout the upcoming Championships”. As the first Official Hotel Partner of…
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Aug- 2023 -24 AugustHotel Brands
Travelodge revenues rise 22% in H1
Travelodge has welcomed “record-breaking” half-year results, with revenue and profit both significantly ahead of 2022 levels. In the six months ended 30 June 2023, revenues rose by 22.4% to £478.7m, while adjusted EBITDA rose by 48% to £104.5m. Travelodge said its strong half year performance, which included a number of…
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May- 2019 -3 MayEconomy
UK’s provincial hotels see first RevPAR decline in seven years
RevPAR in the UK’s regional hotels dropped 2.8% in Q1 2019, according to the latest UK Hotel Market Tracker produced by HVS London, AlixPartners and STR. This was in marked contrast to the “fortunes” of London’s hotels, which saw like-for-like RevPAR up 3.6% against the previous year while occupancy reached…
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Apr- 2019 -16 AprilEconomy
London hotels see another month of ‘strong performance’ in March
London hotels saw another month of ‘strong performance’ in March, according to date from hotel data benchmarking firm STR. Year-over-year, supply increased by 2.5% during the month, with demand also rising by 4.6%. Occupancy also increased by 2.1% to 81.6% during the period, and the average daily rate (ADR) grew…
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