Wages
Covers wage trends and labour cost developments within the UK hotel industry. Reporting includes analysis of National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage adjustments, their effects on payroll strategies, and broader implications for recruitment, retention, and profitability. Also features insights into wage-related policy changes, employer responses, and the impact on operational planning across the hospitality sector.
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Jun- 2025 -6 JuneFeatures
Predictions vs reality: testing OakNorth’s outlook on hospitality
The hospitality trade is a hard one. It runs hot in summer, cold in winter, and never moves in straight lines. Despite costs rising and customers shifting, the doors must open and the lights must stay on. As a lender to hotels, pubs and restaurants, OakNorth sees much of this…
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May- 2025 -14 MayFeatures
Are London’s economy hotels becoming too expensive?
Data from commercial real-estate data company CoStar has revealed that economy hotels are now more expensive than some midscale hotels in certain areas of London. This trend is a sign of London’s rising affordability challenges. However, in submarkets where prices for mid-tier hotels are slightly higher than economy rooms, the…
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Apr- 2025 -30 AprilHotels
Hoteliers strive to make up lost ground in March, RSM finds
UK hotels strived to make up lost ground in March, as the gap in occupancy and room rates year-on-year narrowed, according to the RSM Hotels Tracker. The data, which is compiled and produced by Hotstats and analysed by RSM UK, shows occupancy of UK hotels remained relatively flat in March…
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8 AprilPeople
Bristol Hoteliers Association appoints new chair
The Bristol Hoteliers Association (BHA) has announced the appointment of Adam Flint as its new chairman, replacing Raphael Herzog after six years in the role. Flint studied Hotel and Catering Management at Manchester Metropolitan University, qualifying in 1999 and starting his career as a graduate manager with Marriott International, for…
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Mar- 2025 -27 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 27/3/25
Cawdor House, a Victorian guest house in Nairn, Scotland, has been listed for sale at £1.05m. Originally built as a Manse for the Free Church, the property has been extensively renovated while preserving its historic features. It offers five individually designed guest rooms, a lounge, a breakfast room, and private…
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27 MarchHotels
Soaring labour costs squeeze hotel profit margins in the UK, CoStar finds
Soaring labour costs are squeezing hotel profit margins in the UK, according to CoStar after its latest data revealed a 34% increase over the past five years. During the same time, total revenues grew by around 26%, further underlining the challenges facing the hotel industry. Furthermore, according to CoStar, a…
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14 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 14/3/25
Joginder Sanger, a prominent hotelier and philanthropist, passed away in London at 85. Originally from India, he moved to the UK in 1961 and built a successful career in hospitality, establishing renowned hotels like the Washington Mayfair and The Bentley in Kensington. He was instrumental in introducing Hilton’s Doubletree and…
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Jan- 2025 -15 JanuaryLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 15/1/25
The hospitality sector is bracing for financial challenges as the Bristol Hoteliers Association (BHA) warns about the impact of decisions from the previous October’s budget. Rising energy costs, increased employer National Insurance contributions, higher minimum wages, and property rates are set to hit the sector in April. BHA chair Raphael…
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6 JanuaryTourism
More Brits expected to travel abroad in 2025, RSM finds
Some 41% Brits plan to take an overseas holiday for longer than five days in 2025, according to RSM’s latest consumer outlook survey of 2,000 consumers, up from 35% last year. Demand for weekend overseas trips is expected to jump, as almost a third (30%) of consumers are planning a…
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Dec- 2024 -19 DecemberLatest News
BoE holds interest rates at 4.75%
The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to hold interest rates at 4.75%, following a recent hike in both inflation and wage growth. At its meeting this week, the bank’s monetary policy committee voted by a majority of 6–3 to maintain the current rate. Three members voted to reduce interest…
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