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Whitbread

Leading UK hospitality business

whitbread.co.uk

Headquarters: Houghton Regis, Dunstable, United Kingdom
Founded year: 1742
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 10,000+

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Latest news about Whitbread

In short: Whitbread reported strong first-quarter growth for Premier Inn while defending its strategy against pressure from activist investor Corvex Management.

Company announcements

May 21 Whitbread

Whitbread delivers its New Five-Year Plan

The plan includes strengthening its core UK business, accelerating growth in Germany, and investing in technology and AI.

March 25 Whitbread

Whitbread invests in Limerick Premier Inn

The 156-room hotel at Opera Square supports Whitbread's plan for 5,000 rooms in Ireland. Construction may start in 2027 pending approval.

February 25 Whitbread

Whitbread secures planning approval for Carlisle hotel

The 104-bedroom Premier Inn involves £12m investment, creates 25 jobs, and revitalises West Walls site. Construction starts in 2026.

February 4 Whitbread

Whitbread opens flagship hub by Premier Inn hotel

The London Farringdon site sets a new standard for affordable City accommodation, blending Victorian heritage with modern design. It offers 212 rooms amid high demand.

Media coverage

June 18 Skift

Premier Inn owner Whitbread says forward bookings outpacing last year

, opens new tab said on Thursday, as it pushes ahead with plans to exit its remaining branded...

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