Turkey
Turkey remains a significant player in international tourism, with strong ties to the UK both as a major outbound destination and a source of hospitality labour. Our coverage examines Turkish visitor trends, hotel market developments, UK-Turkey travel flows, and operational links that matter to British hoteliers — including staffing pipelines, investment interest, and the activities of Turkish-owned hotel brands with UK presence or ambitions.
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Jun- 2025 -12 JuneHotel Brands
Hilton appoints Paul Blackmore to lead UK and Ireland development
Hilton has appointed Paul Blackmore as vice president, development UK and Ireland, as the company looks to expand its presence across the region. Blackmore will take up the role at the start of July, reporting to Nick Smart, vice president development for the UK, Ireland and the Nordics. He brings…
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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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Apr- 2025 -1 AprilHotel Brands
Marriott to double Four Points Flex by Sheraton sites in Europe by 2026
Marriott has announced plans to double the portfolio of its affordable midscale brand – Four Points Flex by Sheraton – across Europe by the end of 2026. With plans to reach over 50 open properties in the region within the next two years, Four Points Flex by Sheraton currently represents…
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Feb- 2025 -26 FebruaryFeatures
UK hotel market boosted by demand, investment, and innovation in 2025
London, Dublin and Istanbul are the only three cities in Europe which will see an increase of more than 3,000 rooms in 2025, according to recent figures from CoStar’s pipeline data. London itself is projected to open 5632 rooms in 2025. Notable developments include InterContinental Hotels Group’s (IHG) new Holiday…
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Jan- 2025 -29 JanuaryHotel Brands
Radisson adds 40,000 rooms to portfolio in 2024
Radisson Hotel Group reported a record-breaking year in 2024 after adding almost 40,000 keys to its global brand portfolio. It said that Radisson Blu remained the leading upper upscale brand in Europe for the 13th consecutive year and the group is now leading the upscale resort segment in EMEA. Since…
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Nov- 2024 -20 NovemberFeatures
The UK ranks among top 10 travel destinations for 2025, Siteminder finds
A new report by software platform SiteMinder shows that the UK ranks among top 10 travel destinations for 2025, above Thailand, Turkey and Greece. The report highlighted strong interest among incoming travellers from Canada––where the UK was the third preferred travel destination for next year, Australia (4th) and Spain (4th).…
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Oct- 2024 -21 OctoberHotels
IHG expands Garner footprint with four UK and Europe signings
IHG Hotels and Resorts (IHG) has announced the signing of four new Garner properties, extending the brand’s presence across the UK and Europe. Launched in August 2023, Garner has seen rapid global growth, with 76 properties signed in the first half of 2024 alone, with 58 of those coming to…
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Jul- 2024 -2 JulyLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 2/7/24
Yotel has introduced its first Yotelpad in Europe with the opening of Yotelpad London Stratford, aimed at redefining aparthotel spaces through smart design and connectivity. Located in a bustling London neighbourhood, the 62-unit property caters to both business and leisure travellers with flexible booking options ranging from one night to…
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2 JulyHotel Brands
Kaya Tourism expands into UK with Great Northern Hotel acquisition
Turkish hotel group Kaya Tourism Group has acquired the historic Grade II-listed Great Northern Hotel in King’s Cross. The acquisition of the 88-bedroom Great Northern Hotel is Kaya Tourism Group’s first London property and marks the beginning of the company’s expansion into the UK and the wider European market. Kaya…
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Apr- 2024 -15 AprilLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 15/4/24
Marriott International plans to enhance its European presence by adding nearly 100 properties and over 12,000 rooms through conversions and adaptive reuse projects by 2026. This initiative, representing over 40% of its European development pipeline, aims to capitalise on the demand for reliable yet affordable accommodations, particularly in countries like…
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