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Real estate developer Ronan Group and aparthotel operator Staycity have signed a 35‑year lease to build a 288‑room Wilde‑brand aparthotel in Dublin’s North Docklands. The eight‑storey, premium development will be part of the 4.6‑acre Waterfront South Central mixed‑use scheme, which also includes the new Citi Irish headquarters and 550 residential units. Expected to submit a planning application soon, the project targets both business and leisure travelers and will be the first Wilde property in Ireland. Completion is slated for after the council’s decision in Q2 2026.
Hotel operators must modernise their KPI frameworks to stay competitive in 2026. Traditional metrics such as guest satisfaction, revenue management and operational efficiency remain core, while sustainability, digital engagement and employee retention are emerging as critical indicators. Advanced technology—cloud‑based PMS,...
Corner Stone MCR Property Group has purchased the Alma Lodge hotel in Stockport for an undisclosed sum. The 52‑room boutique hotel, which includes Henderson’s restaurant and five meeting rooms for up to 250 guests, adds to the group’s growing UK...
Guest experience is evolving from a soft metric to a core commercial driver, with repeat‑visit rates emerging as a critical performance indicator for hotels. The article argues that tracking repeat behavior alongside traditional satisfaction scores links experience directly to profit,...
Six Senses has debuted in the UK with a flagship hotel occupying a quarter of the former Whiteley’s department store in London. The 109‑room property, complemented by 14 branded residences, blends Art Deco heritage with modern design, green roofs and...
Reddit, while not a traditional marketing channel, now shapes how travelers research destinations and evaluate hotels, often appearing in search results and AI‑driven answers. Hoteliers can leverage the platform by monitoring brand mentions and competitor discussions rather than engaging directly....
LyvInn Hotels is accelerating its European rollout after its 164‑room flagship in Frankfurt delivered a revenue generation index 35% above peers. The budget‑lifestyle brand targets 14 new openings across the UK and Europe by 2029, using a hybrid model of...
SiteMinder’s 2025 Hotel Booking Trends report shows a more predictable UK hotel market, with average daily rates (ADR) edging up 1.35% to £191.55 and cancellation rates holding steady at 18%. Lead times remain long at 35 days, while Friday nights...
HBD Partners, a London‑based hospitality recruitment consultancy, has secured Supporter status for the Hotel Owner Conference’s 2026 edition on November 3. The partnership aligns the firm’s executive search expertise with the summit’s focus on talent strategy and business growth for...
London’s luxury hotel sector faces a profitability squeeze despite occupancy rebounding to pre‑pandemic levels. A surge of 757 new luxury rooms in 2025 pushes total high‑end inventory to about 21,000, driving average daily rates down more than 7% YoY and...
Advantage Utilities has been crowned Consultancy of the Year for Large Customers at the 2025 TELCA Awards, recognizing its rapid rise in the UK hotel sector. The firm delivered more than £500,000 in energy savings within two years for a...
The Methodist Church has approved a £1.2 million investment to refurbish The Wesley Hotel’s Euston location. The capital, drawn from the hotel’s profit‑based MIC Trust, will fund bedroom upgrades, communal‑area enhancements, and façade improvements over the next few years. The refurbishment...
Accor posted a 4.2% rise in RevPAR for FY 2025, driving recurring EBITDA to €1.20 bn – a 13.3% increase at constant currency that beat its 11‑12% outlook. Revenue grew 4.5% to €5.6 bn, led by a 9.8% jump in the luxury...
IHG Hotels & Resorts posted a 13% jump in operating profit to $1.3 bn for 2025, driven by a record 443 hotel openings that added 65,100 rooms. Group RevPAR rose 1.5% overall, with Europe‑EMEAA up 4.6% while Greater China fell 1.6%....
The Belfry Hotel & Resort announced three 2026 charity partners—St Giles Hospice, the Motor Neurone Disease Association, and Hospitality Action—aiming to top its 2025 £120,000 fundraising total. The resort will mobilise staff across departments to host events such as car...
