Premier Inn, owned by Whitbread, reported a strong third quarter (Q3 FY2026), with its English and Ireland divisions seeing a 3pc increase in Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR).
The group says this is driven by strong accommodation demand and outperformance against market rivals, alongside positive momentum in Germany where RevPAR grew 7pc. This growth contributed to overall group sales rising 2pc, with ongoing strategic shifts in food & beverage and positive progress in Germany’s maturing estate.
- Accommodation sales in Germany were up 12pcpc, RevPAR up 7pc to €76, outperforming the general trends in the German market.
- Food & Beverage sales fell 4pc, as anticipated, due to converting lower-return restaurants to hotel extensions under the Accelerating Growth Plan.
- The company noted strong momentum into the new year, with RevPAR up 4pc in the first six weeks of 2026.
- Whitbread raised its FY26 cost-saving target and reduced its expected business rate cost impact for FY27, signaling confidence.
