United States
The United States remains a key market for UK-based hotel investors, operators, and executives seeking insight into global hospitality trends. Our coverage focuses on hotel openings, refurbishments, and performance metrics across major cities and regional destinations. We report on investment activity, including cross-border transactions and developments in key segments such as luxury, boutique, and lifestyle hotels. Additionally, we examine occupancy and RevPAR trends, regulatory changes, and evolving guest preferences that impact hotel operations and profitability in the U.S. market.
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Jun- 2025 -25 JuneHotel Brands
IHG hits 100th Voco hotel milestone in under seven years
IHG Hotels and Resorts has officially opened its 100th Voco hotel, reaching the milestone less than seven years after launching the premium brand in 2018. Voco, part of IHG’s Premium collection, has become the company’s fastest-growing brand, with properties now open in 25 countries and 95 more in the pipeline.…
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3 JuneAppointments
Langham Hospitality Group appoints new COO
Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) has appointed Kevin Robinson as its new chief operating officer. Robinson returns to the group after previously leading The Langham, Chicago during its pre-opening phase in 2011. He brings over 30 years of hospitality leadership to the role, including a “track record of cultivating trusted relationships…
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May- 2025 -12 MayHotels
Great Wolf Resorts unveils plans for new Bolsover District development
US leisure operator Great Wolf Resorts has unveiled plans for a new indoor water park and resort for Bolsover District on the outskirts of Clowne. The Bolsover District Council met with representatives from Great Wolf Resorts, who proposed a 500+ bedroom hotel, an indoor water park, conference facilities, and leisure…
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8 MayEconomy
BoE cuts interest rates to 4.25%
The Bank of England (BoE) has cut interest rates to 4.25%, down from the previous rate of 4.5%, marking the fourth rate cut since last year’s peak of 5.25%. At its meeting ending on 7 May, the bank’s monetary policy committee (MPC) voted by a majority of 5–4 to reduce…
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Apr- 2025 -16 AprilFeatures
Could Donald Trump help the London hotel market?
London has always been a strong hotel market and it has only gone from strength to strength since the pandemic. However, as costs and macro-economic factors continue to eat away at margins could the market be in for a correction. Will Kirkpatrick, head of hotels and extended stay at Newmark,…
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7 AprilHotel Brands
Ruby Group promotes Fabian Zellinger to chief growth and innovation officer
Ruby Group has announced the promotion of Fabian Zellinger to chief growth and innovation officer. In this role, he takes over leadership of all growth-related and technical departments, including the responsibilities previously held by Isabell Fuss, who is leaving the company to pursue new professional opportunities. Zellinger has been with…
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Mar- 2025 -20 MarchEconomy
BoE holds interest rates at 4.5%
The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to hold interest rates at 4.5%, having cut the rate last month to its lowest level since June 2023. At its meeting ending on 19 March, the bank’s monetary policy committee (MPC) voted by a majority of 8–1 to maintain the rate at…
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14 MarchHotels
Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre unveils Honey Fitz
Hilton Garden Inn Dublin, a contemporary 324-room hotel, has announced the opening of its Irish-American dining destination, Honey Fitz, following a €1.5m (£1.26m) investment. Named after John Francis “Honey Fitz” Fitzgerald, Boston’s first Irish American mayor and the grandfather of former U.S. president John F. Kennedy, the restaurant and cafe…
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5 MarchFeatures
How can tourist levies be properly introduced?
Wales, Edinburgh and Liverpool are just some of the areas in the UK looking to introduce visitor levies. Visitor levies are common across Europe and the United States but many people in the industry and various trade organisations are against introducing them in the UK. Despite this, the introduction of…
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Feb- 2025 -26 FebruaryTourism
VisitBritain forecasts UK inbound tourism to rise by 5% in 2025
The number of visits to the UK is projected to rise by 5% to 43.3 million, up from the 41.2 million expected in 2024, according to VisitBritain’s 2025 Inbound Tourism Forecast report. The overall forecast for spending by international visitors in the UK in 2025 is also up 7% to…
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