Stockholm
Stockholm, with its seamless blend of historic architecture and cutting-edge Scandinavian design, offers a distinctive hospitality model for UK hoteliers to study. The city is known for adaptive reuse projects, like the neoclassical Stockholm Stadshotell in Södermalm, and sustainable renovations such as the Scandic Wallin. Our coverage focuses on boutique openings, design-led refurbishments, and the rise of eco-conscious hospitality—highlighting how Stockholm balances heritage, innovation, and guest experience in a competitive urban market.
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Feb- 2025 -18 FebruaryHotel Brands
IHG acquires Ruby Hotels as profits and revenues soar
IHG has acquired Ruby Hotels for initial purchase consideration of €110.5m (£91.77m) as it recorded a 10% increase in operating profits to $1.12bn (£888.1m) for the year ended 31 December 2024. The group, which has 355 hotels in the UK, also reported a 7% increase in revenues to $2.31bn (£1.83bn).…
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Aug- 2024 -7 AugustHotel Brands
Generator reports ‘record-breaking’ H1 EBITDA
Hybrid accommodation brands, Generator and Freehand, have reported a record EBITDA of €38.3m (£32.8m) in H1, an 18% increase versus the same time last year. The group said results were driven by strong revenue growth of 10% and tight cost management, “brushing aside any inflationary challenges”. Looking ahead it said…
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May- 2024 -20 MayHotels
Generator and Freehand Hotels hails ‘record’ Q1
Hybrid accommodation brand Generator and Freehand Hotels has hailed “record” Q1 performances, with EBITDA up 45% on 2023 and a 13% increase in year-to-date revenues. Following the brand’s strong financial performance in 2023, their historically best-performing year to date, it said these results have “solidified” the company’s continued upward trajectory…
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8 MayHotels
Leeds’ The Queens Hotel relaunches with surrealist CGI campaign
The Queens Hotel in Leeds has marked its official relaunch with a new surrealist CGI campaign that sees the hotel suspended in the air by thousands of balloons floating down into Leeds City square. Dating back to 1937, The Queens hotel was acquired by Stockholm-based hotel property owner Pandox in…
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Mar- 2024 -19 MarchHotels
The Queens Hotel in Leeds unveils new ESG policy
The Queens Hotel in Leeds has announced the introduction of its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policy.General manager Alistair Campbell unveiled the details as he said the business was committed to responsible business practices. The Queens is now adopting a “proactive approach” to sustainability with the introduction of the ESG…
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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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1 MarchLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 1/3/24
The Queens Hotel in Leeds has undergone a rebranding following its acquisition by Pandox, a Stockholm-based hotel property owner. Despite maintaining its independent brand identity, the hotel aims to highlight its history, heritage, and exceptional service through a new marketing strategy. Additionally, The Queens is implementing sustainability measures to reduce…
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1 MarchLatest News
The Queens Hotel in Leeds unveils rebrand following acquisition
The Queens Hotel, in Leeds, has unveiled new-look branding following its acquisition by Stockholm-based hotel property owner, Pandox, last year. One of the city’s landmark buildings, The Queens, was acquired in 2023 by Stockholm-based company Pandox, distinguished for its portfolio of 159 hotels across 15 countries. The venue will maintain…
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Dec- 2023 -5 DecemberHotels
Generator revenues up 17% in Q3
Hybrid accommodation brand Generator has announced “record-breaking” revenues for Q3 2023, resulting in a 17% YTD increase. The group’s EBITDA also increased 28%, standing at €55.2m (£47.30m). According to Generator, this is the brand’s “most successful year to date”. It added that after a “record-breaking” H1, the Q3 results confirm…
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Oct- 2023 -5 OctoberHotel Brands
Generator revenues up 24% in H1
Hybrid accommodation brand Generator has announced “record-breaking” revenues for the first half of the year – up 24% on 2022. Despite inflationary concerns, the group’s strong cost management has also increased EBITDA by over 40%, with profits forecast to “outperform” expectations for the rest of the year. Founded in 1995,…
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