Vienna
Vienna, renowned for its cultural prestige and stable visitor numbers, represents a mature yet evolving hotel market of interest to UK hoteliers. With a strong mix of luxury independents, heritage properties, and efficient midscale offerings, the city exemplifies how tradition and modernity can coexist in hospitality. Our coverage explores hotel developments, renovation projects, and the strategic moves of international brands within Vienna—highlighting trends that may inform UK hotel design, service standards, and guest experience strategy.
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May- 2025 -20 MayNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 20/5/25
Wilde Aparthotels is expanding into Lisbon, Vienna and Cambridge with three new openings this year. Each property will include fully-equipped kitchens, bespoke furniture, and curated social spaces to appeal to both business and leisure travellers. The Cambridge aparthotel, located near the River Cam and Jesus Green, will offer 229 apartments…
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20 MayHotel Brands
Wilde Aparthotels expands into Cambridge, Lisbon and Vienna
Wilde Aparthotels – one of Europe’s fastest growing aparthotel brands, will unveil three new properties this year, expanding its presence into Lisbon, Vienna and Cambridge. Each property will feature fully-equipped kitchens and bespoke furniture embodying Wilde’s commitment to “sophisticated interiors, premium amenities, and prime locations”, catering to business and leisure…
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Feb- 2025 -12 FebruaryHotel Brands
Staycity secures £77m loan for expansion
Aparthotel business Staycity has secured a £77m loan from OakNorth Bank as it looks to triple in size over the next five years. Staycity, founded in Dublin in 2004, has two aparthotel brands, Staycity Aparthotels and the lifestyle brand Wilde. The company recently announced the acquisition of a 74.9% stake…
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Nov- 2024 -25 NovemberLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 25/11/24
Hotels in Scotland have thrived in 2024, surpassing the UK’s average growth in revenue per available room (RevPAR) and average daily rate (ADR). Edinburgh has been a standout performer, achieving double-digit pricing growth due to strong international tourism, event hosting, and high occupancy rates of 85-90%. Other regions, such as…
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25 NovemberHotel Brands
Staycity Group expands into Austria and Germany
Dublin-based aparthotel operator Staycity Group has announced the acquisition of a 74.9% stake in the Felix Group owned by Munich-based Denkmalneu. As a result of this deal Staycity will now operate three aparthotels, in Leipzig and Dresden in Germany and in the Austrian city of Vienna. Both the Leipzig and…
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Oct- 2024 -21 OctoberLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 21/10/24
Troo Hospitality has announced its first Central London property, Corus Hotel Hyde Park, at Lancaster Gate. The 388-room hotel will undergo a significant refurbishment to transform its public spaces, rooms, and introduce new features like a central courtyard, dining options, and co-working spaces. Troo will manage the hotel alongside Immersive…
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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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May- 2024 -3 MayHotel Brands
Ruby Hotels employees positive about 35 hour work week
Ruby Hotels has revealed that 76% of its employees feel that the company moving to a 35-hour work week was a good decision. In October 2022, Ruby implemented a 35-hour workweek at the same salary across all its locations in Europe, in hotels, workspaces, and reservations. This initiative aimed not…
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Apr- 2024 -19 AprilOpinion
Why 2024 is the year of the mid-market hotel
As some of Europe’s leading low-cost airlines anticipate record passenger numbers this summer, it’s clear that the ongoing cost-of-living crisis is not as strong a deterrent for holiday makers as first feared. In fact, according to data firm OAG, European airlines have set aside more than 800 million seats between…
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11 AprilHotels
The Social Hub to open in Glasgow
The Social Hub is opening its doors in Glasgow this Friday (12 April), becoming the brand’s first location in the UK. As this hybrid hospitality concept continues to expand across Europe, The Social Hub Glasgow will welcome guests to the brand new £90m development. Employing more than 80 locals, Glasgow…
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