Supply Chain
Covers supply chain developments within the UK hotel industry, focusing on procurement strategies, logistics challenges, and operational resilience. Reporting includes analysis of disruptions affecting the sourcing of food, beverages, and essential goods, as well as the impact of global events on supply continuity. Also features insights into sustainability initiatives, supplier relationships, and technological innovations aimed at enhancing supply chain efficiency in the hospitality sector.
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Dec- 2022 -20 DecemberHotel Brands
Aimbridge EMEA sees UK RevPAR surpass pre-Covid levels
Aimbridge EMEA has reported an average of 15% uplift in RevPAR across its UK portfolio against 2019, with certain locations doubling that performance at points during 2022. It said the increase follows a strong year for the third-party management company which has seen multiple property signings and openings. It revealed…
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19 DecemberFeatures
Why SDGs are High on Hotel Agendas for 2023?
As one of the world’s largest contributors to carbon output, the hotel industry must reduce its emissions by 66% per room by 2040 and 90% per room by 2050 to ensure the industry’s predicted growth does not lead to a corresponding emissions increase. To curb the industry’s significant impact on…
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Nov- 2022 -30 NovemberOpinion
Hotel industry trends and predictions for 2023
Conscious considerations and decision making Oliver Brown, the general manager of Wivenhoe House Hotel, said: “In 2023, hoteliers will be expected to build their business strategy on conscious decision-making behind the scenes. Where budget allows, investment in better accessibility, sustainable operations and strong CSR values, will become the expectation not…
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Oct- 2022 -13 OctoberLatest News
UKH launches net zero Sustainability Programme
UKHospitality (UKH) has launched a new Sustainability Programme aimed at guiding the sector to net zero by 2040. The commitment sets out 10 pledges in four areas – waste, supply chain, skills and biodiversity. The initiative forms part of a wider drive to help businesses, especially small and medium enterprises…
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Sep- 2022 -8 SeptemberHotels
Brakspear bolsters Honeycomb Houses division
Brakspear has made two new appointments within its Honeycomb Houses managed division, designed to bolster the 10-strong estate and put it in a “strong position for growth”. It has named James White as operations manager, while Ken Umasanthiram joins as head of food. White is responsible for five Honeycomb Houses…
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Aug- 2022 -30 AugustOpinion
Committing to sustainability in today’s challenging landscape
There’s no doubt we all know how important addressing sustainability is; it is something that cannot be ignored by businesses that want to do the right thing. We’re seeing businesses of all scales recognising this and the hotel industry is no different. However, the past couple of years have been…
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18 AugustOpinion
Hotels that don’t adopt technology risk being left behind
Whether it’s travelling for business or enjoying a stay for leisure, the guest experience within a hotel has never been more important. Guests are savvier than ever before with the purchase of a room, and at a time where costs are on the rise, there also comes the expectation of…
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15 AugustEconomy
Leisure market remains buoyant in H1, says Christie and Co
“More stable” trading conditions have been seen across the leisure market for the first time in two years in H1 2022, with clear signs of recovery for the sector as it remains buoyant, according to Christie and Co’s ‘Leisure: 2022 Mid-Year Review’. The review found that there has been a…
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Jul- 2022 -25 JulyEconomy
Occupancy levels recover faster than expected in H1
Occupancy levels across have recovered at a much quicker rate than anticipated in the first half of 2022, nearing 2019 levels in most markets since May 2022, according to Christie and Co, which has launched its ‘Hotels: 2022 Mid-Year Review’. Additionally, it found that operators have focused on maintaining high…
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5 JulyEconomy
Hospitality sector R&D spending falls 21%
Research and development (R&D) spending in the hospitality industry fell 21% in the Q1 of 2022, according to the latest Office of National Statistics (ONS) data analysed by funding specialist Catax. The ONS published its Q1 2022 statistics for R&D spending on 30 June, Catax states that “spending on R&D…
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