Premier Inn-owner Whitbread on Thursday stuck to its forecast for the year and said strong UK accommodation sales has continued into the fourth quarter, with revenue per room 10% ahead of last year.

The company, which owns chains such as Bar+Block Steakhouse and Brewers Fayre, also reported a 11% rise in total sales growth for the 13 weeks ended Nov. 30. (Reporting by Eva Mathews in Bengaluru; Editing by Savio D'Souza)