It’s official. After not one, but five separate heatwaves, meteorologists have confirmed the summer of 2026 was the hottest on record in the UK. Temperatures of 30C or higher were recorded on as many as 40 separate days, sending many retailers scrambling to secure enough stock of fans to meet growing demand. Experts predict more of the same warmer summers and extreme temperatures in future years, so what can you do now to make sure you’re prepared? With most of the peak season behind us, perhaps the typically quieter shoulder months will offer more time to review your in-room hotel facilities. We can help you plan for every eventuality; from hotel fans and mini fridges to bring your guests respite from the heat to warmer tog duvets and cosy bathrobes when the temperatures start to dip.
Christmas is just around the corner
With the warm summer nights’ a distant memory, hoteliers are turning their attention to winter offerings and Christmas. There’s nowhere better than the UK for those crisp, wintry walks with the expectation of a glorious mug of hot chocolate or uplifting cup of flavoured tea at the end. Delight your hotel guests with thoughtful gifts and regional treats this Christmas to help make their stay the most memorable yet.
Tea or supper?
Do you settle down in the evening for tea or supper? Do you enjoy a roll or bap for breakfast? According to The Telegraph, your choice is what distinguishes whether you’re a Northerner or Southener. Academically, the North-South divide is said to run from the Severn Estuary to The Wash, but most people typically tend to split the country just above the Midlands. It’s a topic that’s been discussed for years and will no doubt continue to be for many years to come. What we do know for sure is that we are all proud of our cities, towns, and villages and we should celebrate their individuality and regional specialties with hotel guests.
Resurgence in UK-wide tourism
Early reports from this year suggest regional areas of the UK including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, and Cardiff are continuing to perform well, delivering positive revenue per available room (RevPAR) growth. As well as being credited to the weather, which certainly encouraged more people to take advantage of holidaying at home, weekend leisure travel linked to events and conferences was booming. Key takeaways from this is to regularly keep in touch with your guests to make sure they’re aware of what’s going on in your local area throughout the year, and effectively manage your booking processes to encourage direct, commission-free bookings to help maximise your bottom line.
Tell us your thoughts
Out of Eden’s next customer survey will be landing in inboxes this month and we would love to hear your thoughts, suggestions, and feedback on the services and products we provide. Is there anything missing from our always-growing product range that you think would add value to your hotel guests’ experience? Or have you identified the ‘next big thing’ for hotel rooms in the UK? We would be immensely grateful if you could take a moment out of your busy days to share your thoughts with us. We’re here to do what we can to make hoteliers lives that little bit easier and every comment is listened to.
