West Belfast-born property investor Paddy McKillen has reportedly been awarded more than £700 million arising from a dispute with the Qatari owners of three upmarket hotels in London.
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Travelodge wants to roll out ‘contactless’ self-serve hotels
Travelodge is considering opening more hotels where guest don't have to talk to staff at all during their stay
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Soho House members’ club ‘close to $1.8bn deal to take it private’
The private members’ club Soho House is reportedly close to reaching a $1.8bn (£1.3bn) deal to take it private after a tricky four years listed on the New York stock exchange.
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Solar powered hotel opens in Exeter
Zeal Hotels has opened the first in a planned series of net-zero hotels, designed to operate entirely on renewable energy.
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Dine And Dash’ Epidemic Compounding Hospitality Crisis
The UK hospitality sector is grappling with a surge in ‘dine and dash’ incidents, as cash-strapped consumers increasingly leave restaurants without settling their bills – delivering another devastating blow to operators already reeling from a…
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Once a Beacon of Luxury, Scarborough’s Grand Hotel Now Faces Decline with Budget Accommodation
The history of Scarborough’s Grand Hotel is as eventful and grand in times of splendor and hardship.
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Hospitality needs to watch out for revenge quitting
A rise in “revenge quitting” is putting extra pressure on the UK’s hospitality sector, already strained by staff shortages and rising costs.
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Chance to buy £2m hotel for £1, but there's a catch-you'll need £1m to finish it
A property developer who sunk £3.2 million into the doomed renovation of a historic Grade II-listed hotel is now selling it - for just a POUND.
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The 'king' of Britain's migrant hotels has officially become a billionaire after amassing his fortune by housing asylum seekers for the Government.
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Why the UK risks losing the tourism race
With summer fast approaching, European countries are preparing for a busy tourism season with the UNWTO predicting an increase of 3 per cent to 5 per cent in international visitors this year.
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Glion Institute of Higher Education appoints Philippe Vignon as General Director
Glion Institute of Higher Education has announced the appointment of Philippe Vignon as its new general Director, effective June 16, 2025…
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THE UK could be about to become home to Europe's biggest theme park, with a deal set to be confirmed next week…
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On the back of a record-breaking year, Adela Cristea, vice-president of business development UK & Nordics at Radisson Hotel Group, explains how the brand is developing its reach across the UK
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Yotelpad Goes Global With First Hotel In Europe And Sets Sights On Asia
One of the three Yotel brands, YOTELPAD is now setting its sights on a worldwide, extended stay platform in an effort, according to Yotel executives, to “democratize the extended stay market” and offer something unique in a sea of other brands…
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Fire tears through London luxury hotel on Valentine’s Day
More than 100 people were evacuated as flames ripped through a popular luxury hotel and restaurant in central London on Friday.
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Virgin Hotels launches 'Elevator of Dreams' for aspiring entrepreneurs
Sir Richard Branson and entrepreneur Simon Squibb have unveiled an 'Elevator of Dreams' at Virgin Hotels' London outpost, offering aspiring founders the chance to pitch their ideas to a global audience…
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SiteMinder report shows hotel revenue up to 60% higher from direct bookings
A new report by SiteMinder has revealed that hotel websites outperformed all other booking sources in driving revenue per booking in 2024, by as much as 60%.
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The pod hotel concept expanding to Europe
Hotel Owner talks to Tim Alpe, LyLo managing director, and Thomas Rose, P-Three co-founder about the concept of LyLo, why it is expanding into Europe and what the challenges will be.
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