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October 8, 2025
Hoteliers in Central Asia reap benefits of state-led tourism development programs
In 2024, the average occupancy of branded hotels in Almaty, the largest city in Kazakhstan, and Tashkent, the capital and largest city in neighboring Uzbekistan, set new records as governments efforts to expand the inflow of foreign tourists are starting to pay off.
October 6, 2025
Manchester offices: CoStar roundtable explores market trends and sentiment
The latest in a series of roundtable breakfasts hosted by CoStar took place in Manchester this week.
October 2, 2025
When and where hotels should see demand for FIFA World Cup 26
Kickoff for the 2026 FIFA World Cup still is several months away, but there are some key upcoming dates that hoteliers should circle on their calendars if they want to score their performance goals.
September 30, 2025
How does the availability of office space vary across Manchester?
The availability of office space in Greater Manchester varies considerably across the different submarkets. But which areas are showing the tightest supply when measured against historic demand?
September 29, 2025
Are hotels facing an industry-specific recession?
U.S. hotel performance is on a streak, and it's not a good one.
September 29, 2025
Southbank East office market faces high vacancies amid weakened occupier demand
Southbank East, long regarded as one of London’s most vibrant office submarkets, is experiencing challenging times as fundamentals weaken and demand for large, new space slows. Net absorption – the change in occupied office space – has remained largely negative over the past two years, pushing vacancy rates to 10.6%. This figure, while broadly in line with the London average, is among the highest ever recorded for the area.
September 26, 2025
Spotlight on Richmond upon Thames: Office demand is picking up, but vacancies remain elevated
Demand for office space in the affluent London borough of Richmond upon Thames has fallen sharply in recent years, and its vacancy rate has jumped accordingly, though tentative signs of a recovery are underway.
September 25, 2025
Drop in theme park demand not the thrill ride hoteliers want
No roller coaster goes up indefinitely, and for some U.S. theme parks and the hotels around them, they've seen demand hit a drop of its own.
September 25, 2025
Spotlight on Milton Keynes: the UK’s highest industrial vacancy rate, but probably not for long
At 9.2%, Milton Keynes has the highest industrial vacancy rate in the country.
September 24, 2025
UK business activity growth wanes as November Budget grows nearer
The latest S&P Global Flash UK PMI survey for September 2025 signals a marked slowdown in private sector growth. The Composite Output Index fell to 51.0 from August’s 53.5, a four-month low and the weakest reading since May.
September 24, 2025
Future-proofing hotel agreements: flexibility, alignment and the rise of white-label management
Keystone Law hosted a panel discussion on 16 September, during which hospitality leaders and legal experts gathered to explore how hotel agreements can be future-proofed in an industry shaped by rapid change, evolving guest expectations and increasingly sophisticated investors. The panel was moderated by Philip Camble of Whitebridge Hospitality and included: Winston Zahra, Troo Hospitality; Timothy Walton, Marriott International; Alyona Antonenko, Keystone Law; and Jens Blomdahl, KSL Capital Partners.
September 24, 2025
Summer months offer a glimmer of hope amid a challenging trading year for UK hotels
Performance divergence: rural strength, urban weakness
September 23, 2025
Prime Mayfair office availability sinks to 20-year low
Mayfair is experiencing a growing space shortage as the supply of office space in the UK’s most expensive submarket fails to keep pace with demand.
September 22, 2025
Life sciences demand weakens as laboratory leasing falls to a 12-year low
After record activity in 2024, annual take-up of laboratory space in the UK has fallen to its lowest level in 12 years. In the 12 months to the second quarter of 2025, rolling annual leasing fell to 556,000 square feet, a year-on-year decline of 56%.
September 22, 2025
Out of the Shadows: Urban Land Institute’s ‘netwalking’ event puts Birmingham’s Eastside regeneration into the spotlight
Last week, the Urban Land Institute hosted a "net-walking" tour at Birmingham’s Eastside district, a major regeneration zone undergoing transformative development. The area is anchored by the arrival of HS2 at Curzon Street Station.
September 19, 2025
Spotlight on West Lothian: One of Scotland’s tightest industrial submarkets
West Lothian's road, rail and port links, together with its relatively affordable labour pool, have seen it grow into a key distribution hub serving Scotland's central belt.
September 19, 2025
Stockport’s retail scene boosted by regeneration and repurposing
Stockport’s retail market is experiencing positive change, driven by a long-term regeneration strategy that is steadily reshaping the town’s commercial setting. Like many high streets across the UK, Stockport has faced challenges in recent years. However, targeted investment, strategic planning and an emphasis on repurposing are supporting a recovery.
September 18, 2025
Luton and Bedfordshire industrial take-up may soon exceed 2024 levels
Industrial take-up in Luton and Bedfordshire looks set to exceed 2024 levels in the coming weeks, ending three years of falling occupier demand.
September 16, 2025
Demand for secondary offices rebounds in Manchester
Occupiers have prioritised high-quality, well-located new office space in recent years. However, with improvements in office sentiment and an increase in back-to-office mandates this year, signs are emerging that Manchester’s secondary office stock is regaining some traction.
September 15, 2025
Dividing the West End: North outperforms South amid Elizabeth line lure and public sector struggles
London’s premier office district has been one of the bright spots in the wider office malaise of recent years. However, some parts of the West End are performing better than others, with the area hugging the Elizabeth line to the north generally attracting stronger demand than areas to the south.

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