Hotel Data: Industry Size

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How big is the UK Hotel Industry? A seemingly simple question, yet one that is impossible to answer.

Key Figures:

Number of UK hotels: c.45,800 *
UK hotel industry annual turnover: £40bn

Source: British Hospitality Association

Conservative estimates

This is a conservative estimate from the British Hospitality Association (BHA), as there is no all-inclusive register of serviced accommodation in the UK. This figure is “hotels only” and does not include any self-catering accommodation, residential training or university accommodation.

Developments and Factors:

100-150 new hotel openings in each of the last five years
Decline in many small hotels and guest houses, particularly in resort areas
Almost two-thirds of the hotels in the UK are independent
Branded full service, mid-market and budget hotels represent 38% of total hotel stock in the UK

Source: British Hospitality Association