UK 18:10 Wednesday, 7 October 2026
Breaking news and expert analysis on fast-moving AIM and LSE listed shares
Disclosure: I have no positions in any stocks mentioned, and no plans to initiate any positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from ShareProphets). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.
Hello Share Packers. Normally I stay clear of hotel firms. The main reason is that I can’t see much reason for people to be staying at British towns and cities for any good reason. I mean, you can understand people wanting to pay visits to London, Edinburgh or York, say. But where is the necessity to stay in Birkenhead, Scunthorpe or Milton Keynes? In fact, most places in the UK don’t deserve to be visited at all. (Write your complaints in the comments box.) TW Note: anywhere North of Kenilworth is on that list for starters.
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Comments
BernieBoy
Like this piece. I travel a lot with my job and always pick an IHG brand as I am a member of its loyalty awards program. Always amazes me how important loyalty programs are really when people pick their hotels (and flights/hire cars). Hadn’t thought about investing in the shares – but they do sound interesting as a defensive play in these markets.
Malcolm Stacey
Time I got a loyalty card, too, Berners, but not allowed to just yet as we’re not allowed, very rightly, not to take advantage of our writings.