UK Events Industry Value, influence, and more
This month’s headlines underline the growing economic and political significance of the UK events sector, from record-breaking industry value and global confidence to renewed focus...

The Ibis Styles Reading Oxford Road has opened following a full refurbishment of what was previously a Travelodge, with 97 bedrooms. The Accor group has signed franchises for three more hotels which are expected to open in 2016-17: a 62-bed Ibis Styles hotel is due to open in Birmingham this Spring; a 120-bed Ibis Budget is under construction at Luton Airport and there will be a new open a 159-bed Novotel at Heathrow Airport.