Solo Travellers
Solo travel is on the rise in the UK hospitality market, driven by changing lifestyle trends, flexible working, and a growing appetite for independent experiences. We cover how hotels are adapting to meet the needs of solo guests through tailored packages, safety considerations, social spaces, and personalised service. Our reporting also explores demographic shifts, marketing strategies, and how this segment is influencing design and operations.
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Jan- 2025 -20 JanuaryFeatures
The pod hotel concept expanding to Europe
The hotel sector is an ever-evolving beast with businesses constantly trying to innovate to get ahead. Since the pandemic there has been a push for more basic accommodation so travellers can spend their money in the cities and towns they travel to. The latest development in this line of innovation…
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13 JanuaryHotel Brands
LyLo to bring pod hotel concept to UK
LyLo, an Australian pod hotel concept, is set to kickstart its European expansion by launching in the UK. Appointed as sole agent, P-Three, the retail, leisure and placemaking agency, is initially focused on potential sites in Southwark, although other central locations will be considered. LyLo is looking for buildings of…
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7 JanuaryHotels
Lylo to launch London expansion of pod hotel concept
LyLo, part of EVT, has kickstarted the global expansion of its pod hotel concept and has chosen London as the potential location of its first European property. Appointed as sole agent, P-Three, the retail, leisure and placemaking agency, is initially focused on potential sites in Southwark, although other central locations…
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Nov- 2024 -27 NovemberHotels
Ruby Hotels unveils Ruby Stella hotel in London
Ruby Hotels has announced the opening of Ruby Stella in Clerkenwell, London, its third hotel in the city. Ruby Stella offers a variety of room categories, such as the Nest Rooms, aimed at solo travellers or short stays, which range from 11 to 23 sqm, providing comfort with bed widths…
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Jun- 2024 -17 JuneHotel Brands
97% of guests read reviews before booking, Accor finds
Almost all hotel guests (97%) have consulted other guest reviews when looking to book a stay in a hotel or resort, a new report from Accor has revealed. Based on research that was carried out amongst 5,000 travellers across five European countries who stayed in a hotel or resort during…
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Nov- 2023 -13 NovemberLatest News
New boutique hotel launches in York amid £2m refurb
A new boutique townhouse hotel, New Holgate, has opened its doors in York, following a £2 million-pound refurbishment. Originally a pair of Grade II listed Victorian townhouses built in 1846, New Holgate has been completely renovated and redesigned, with the vision to create a “home away from home for couples,…
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Sep- 2023 -20 SeptemberHotel Brands
Iconic Luxury Hotels opens The Chelsea Townhouse
Iconic Luxury Hotels has opened The Chelsea Townhouse, formerly known as the Draycott Hotel, this September following a major transformation. The new boutique hotel, which has 36 bedrooms, is located on the Cadogan Estate and set across three Queen Anne-style Victorian red-brick townhouses. It is also very near its sister…
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4 SeptemberLatest News
INNSiDE Manchester to undergo guest safety training course
INNSiDE Manchester, part of the Meliá Hotels International group, is the first hotel globally to undergo the inclusive guest safety excellence training course by Maiden Voyage, specialists in inclusive travel and safety. The Manchester team will lead the way in creating an environment where every guest feels welcome, respected, and…
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Feb- 2023 -8 FebruaryHotel Brands
IHG opens Holiday Inn Manchester Airport
IHG has announced Holiday Inn Manchester Airport has officially opened its doors ready to welcome travellers flying in and out of the city’s international airport. Located directly opposite Terminal 2, Holiday Inn Manchester Airport is the closest hotel to Terminal 2 and is also located just a few minutes’ walk…
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Dec- 2022 -7 DecemberHotels
Driftwood guest house in North Wales to open on 8 December
A new boutique guest house, Driftwood, is set to open its doors to visitors in the North Wales seaside village of Rhosneigr tomorrow (8 December). The six-bedroom, three-floor property, which has been refurbished to a “high” standard, also comes with a self catering lodge that provides the facilities of a…
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