Ladbrokes-owner Hilton sees 'steady recovery' for hotels

Leisure group Hilton offered further encouraging signs from its hotels arm today but warned it was still too early to celebrate a full recovery.

UK and Ireland proved to be one of the strongest regions for Hilton, with profits from the portfolio up 23.8% to £42.2m (€62.8m) after revenues per available room (revpar) – a key industry measure – lifted 10% to £60.05 (€89).