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Strong growth in hotel revenues as seasonal demand and high inflation keep profit margins in check
Full recovery in profits with London and Regional UK recording GOPPAR ahead of H1-2019 performance (London +2%, Regional UK +3%)
One year ago
Omicron set to slow the pace of recovery for London’s hotel sector
Whilst October’s trading results yielded continued strong growth, Omicron has thrown off course the strong end to the year the sector was desperately seeking.
2 years ago
UK hotels rebound with highest levels of profitability since pandemic began
The month of September yielded stronger results than expected, following substantial pent-up desire for travel. 
3 years ago
Is Leisure investment emerging from Retail’s shadow?
Leisure has historically been inextricably linked to Retail, at best its cohort, at worst its poor relation. We analyse why this bond may ultimately be loosening and what Leisure has to gain by…
3 years ago
ESG: a lens on the Leisure sector
In the light of COP26, this week’s Retail Note revisits the thoughtful and insightful ESG section of Knight Frank’s recent Leisure research report, written by my colleague Emma Barnstable.
3 years ago
Leisure Report 2021: Top six ‘Obstacles vs Opportunities’ as leisure industry recovers from pandemic
For all its multitude of challenges, COVID-19 will ultimately also provide opportunity for the Leisure industry, with lessons learned and strategic initiatives borne of necessity morphing into…
3 years ago
Leisure: responding to an experiential crisis
This week’s Retail Note analyses the latest CGA data in parallel to Knight Frank’s new Leisure Research Report, which provides a comprehensive review of all aspects of the market, from F&B through to…
3 years ago

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Hotel fundamentals have continued to improve during the summer months of 2021, with the highest level of profitability achieved for both London and Regional UK since the start of the pandemic.
3 years ago
Following the re-opening of hotels to all guests, month-on-month TRevPAR growth in May more than doubled in Regional UK, whilst London hotels saw TRevPAR rise to its highest level since the start of…
3 years ago
Your office space has the strategic power to drive business performance.
3 years ago
Recognising the interconnectivity between complex ecosystems and agricultural enterprises is vital if we want them both to prosper, argues Tom Heathcote in a thought provoking new essay
3 years ago