2026 Autumn Budget event industry asks, event inclusion, and more
This month’s news highlights industry 2026 Autumn Budget asks, an industry driven by growth, accountability and inclusion. From economic gains to new standards and support...

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.