Hotel group branches out with three UK properties

US-based KE Hotels has expanded its operations in the UK with the addition of three more hotels to its portfolio.

Hampton by Hilton Newcastle, Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Broad Street, and Hampton by Hilton Sheffield came under new Hotel Management Agreements (HMA) at the end of last month. 

KE Hotels, which has diverse collection of six hotels throughout the United States, acquired Hotel Indigo Newcastle and Holiday Inn Luton Airport last year, and now operates seven hotels across the UK, including Moxy Manchester and Linton Lodge Oxford. 

As part of their growth plans, Linton Lodge is set to undergo extensive rebranding and refurbishment next year, further enhancing KE Hotels’ guest experience that adds significant value to the established Oxford location and operating a diverse range of properties catering to both business and leisure travellers. 

This latest acquisition is KE Hotels’ first entry into the UK’s Hampton by Hilton market under an HMA and the agreement, KE Hotels will oversee operations in partnership with the hotels’ owners, ensuring high standards of service and profitability.

And the move underlines KE Hotels' ongoing strategy to expand its influence within the UK market and signifies the group’s commitment to growing its presence in the UK hospitality market and leveraging its expertise to optimise hotel performance and guest experiences.

Josh Watts, chief operating officer of KE Hotels, said: "We're delighted to be taking on these three Hampton by Hilton hotels, operating alongside Hilton.

"It's a fantastic opportunity to work with talented general managers at each property and we’re thrilled to be supporting their delivery of exceptional guest experiences and delivering strong returns for the owners. 

“This venture also represents an exciting new chapter as we continue to expand our footprint in the UK hospitality market.

“KE Hotels is proud to continue our expansion from hotel owner-operator to managing properties under HMAs, further solidifying our footprint in the UK market,” said Anil Khanna, managing director of KE Hotels. 

“The Hampton by Hilton properties are an ideal fit for our expanding portfolio, and we look forward to delivering outstanding results for these hotels and their owners."

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