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🏨 IHG is set to expand its UK footprint by signing four new hotel agreements, adding nearly 390 rooms. In January 2025, a 91-room Garner Hotel will open in Rotherham East, while a Lincoln location, also with 91 rooms, follows in February 2026. Both are strategically placed near key transport links and economic zones. This expansion emphasizes conversion opportunities to reduce capital intensity and supports IHG's focus on enhancing the Garner brand in key UK cities.

🏨 Whitbread develops 212 rooms in the former Snow Hill police station, acquired from the City of London Corporation. Located in the Square Mile, the project blends historic preservation with new construction. Whitbread's early strategic positioning involved navigating planning challenges and heritage demands. Jonathan Langdon highlights how affordable hotels like hub by Premier Inn revitalize central London, making the area vibrant seven days a week. The project exemplifies Whitbread's success in sensitive urban development.

🏨 Staycity Group, novembre, Londres : Staycity finalise une cession et un leaseback pour ouvrir un aparthôtel Wilde de 185 chambres à Nine Elms en 2028. Le site, Wyvil Court, a été vendu à Bridges Fund Management et Citygrove pour un développement estimé à 85 millions de livres sterling. Staycity signe un bail de 30 ans. Le permis a été accordé par Lambeth Council. Ce sera le cinquième aparthôtel de Staycity à Londres.