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UK Budget to raise taxes by £40bn: Hospitality industry reacts

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Reading Time: 7 minutes UK: UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP has delivered a Labour Budget for the first time in 14 years as the government warned of “difficult” decisions to “restore economic stability” and plug a £22 billion black hole in public finances that was estimated by the Office for Budget Responsibility [OBR].

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Travelodge acquires St Pauls office building in conversion deal

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Conversion works are anticipated to begin in early 2026, with the hotel to be open for trading in the first quarter of 2027. Office-to-hotel conversion is a sustainable way of developing, as it allows us to meet the growing demand for budget hotels while reducing the carbon impact that new development brings.

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Today’s news in brief – 11/11/24

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Pending planning approval, conversion will begin in 2026, aiming to open by 2027. CEO Jo Boydell explained that converting existing office buildings supports their UK development strategy and sustainable expansion, addressing demand for budget hotels while reducing the environmental impact of new builds.

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EasyHotel more than doubles revenues in H1

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Budget operator EasyHotel has revealed its revenues more than doubled in the first half of the year. With a promising pipeline of developments including two imminent opportunities, EasyHotel aims to double its portfolio by 2027, reinforcing its presence in key markets and capitalising upon the “strong easy brand awareness” throughout Europe.

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Today’s news in brief – 16/10/23

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Budget operator EasyHotel reported a significant revenue increase in the first half of the year, with a 45% rise in Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) across its properties. With a promising development pipeline, EasyHotel aims to double its portfolio by 2027, capitalising on the strong brand awareness throughout Europe.

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Staycity breaks €200 million turnover mark for first time

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We have now extended this out to 2027 when Staycity will be debt-free,” said Walsh. Another focus is its wide-reaching ESG strategy, with a budgeted spend of €3 million for 2023, following the appointment of a dedicated ESG team. “We This summer will see Staycity reveal a new brand identity.

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Unlocking the potential: transforming real estate into hotels

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In a similar vein, as much as 85% of UK office buildings are at high risk of being unlettable due to EPC regulations that have been proposed to be implemented in 2027. The plight of retail has been well documented over recent years, with research indicating ‘terminal decline’ for Britain’s high streets.