Jurys Hotels is to pay a second dividend to shareholders of 7p per share, bringing the final dividend to 11p, up from 9p in the previous year. This figure carries a tax credit of 0.87p. Dividend warrants will be posted to shareholders on March 30th.

Meanwhile, the group's discussions about acquiring the Doyle Hotel Group are said to be making progress. A spokesman said the completion of the deal should be announced shortly.