New properties and hotel extensions will add 17,769 more rooms across the capital, driven by uplift in both budget and five star accommodation.
MGallery by Sofitel opens two heritage hotels in the UK
Castle Hotel Windsor and Queens Hotel Cheltenham are grandly refurbished properties steeped in history.
Budget hotels big in the UK: account for over half of hotel development pipeline
Although the economy is now stronger, cheaper hotel stays have become the new norm and guests are reluctant to go back to spending more.
Social media a powerful global influencer in holiday choices: VisitBritain report
Social media should connect with a user, demonstrate an understanding of their world and be in the native language of the target market.
Compass Hospitality manages 6th hotel in UK
Within six months of entering the UK market, Asia based Compass Hospitality Group has added the historic and newly renovated Lace Market Hotel in High Pavement, Nottingham under its management.
Airbnb claims growing share of London accommodations
STR Global’s analysis showed Airbnb’s inventory to vary by borough in London, and on average, rates for Airbnb units to be higher than those of hotels in London.
DoubleTree by Hilton at the Ricoh Arena – Coventry now open
The hotel features 121 guestrooms, including 50 queen rooms with stadium views, 18 deluxe rooms and two king suites.
Macdonald Hotels announces spa apprenticeship & academy partnership
Macdonald’s partnership with The International School of Beauty Therapy will produce spa therapists across 21 Macdonald properties through a accredited and standardised “beauty step” program.
First Curio – A Collection by Hilton in the UK set for London’s Canary Wharf
Integrated as part of the 31- story Lincoln Plaza building, London Lincoln Plaza will be a 129-room hotel will offering spectacular views over the River Thames when in opens in late 2016.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Spa Liverpool newly opened
Housed in a recently-restored Grade II listed building in the heart of the city, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Spa Liverpool offers 87 guestrooms and suites against a backdrop of sweeping staircases, Italian mosaic floors and original Corinthian columns.