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WTTC Hails London as a Model for Growth as Global Travel Leaders Gathered for WTM
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has welcomed the launch of the new Oxford Street traffic-free zone in London, supporting its view that the…
Star Pubs Marks Major milestone with opening of 250th Just Add Talent pub
Star Pubs marked a major milestone this weekend with the reopening of its 250th Just Add Talent (JAT) managed operator pub, The Pig on the…
Wetherspoon to Open New Pub in London’s West End in London Trocadero
Pub operator JD Wetherspoon is set to open its new pub in London’s West End on Tuesday 17 November, creating 100 new jobs. The pub,…
Tube Strikes the “Last Thing London’s Nightlife and Hospitality Sector Needs”
London Underground drivers will stage eight days of strike action over the next four months in a dispute over pay and working conditions, in a…
Brakspear Expands Honeycomb Houses with Acquisition of The Stroud Hotel
Pub operator Brakspear is expanding its Honeycomb Houses managed division with the acquisition of The Stroud Hotel in the heart of the Cotswold town. The…
Marston’s Pubs Join Forces on 1,100-Mile Pass the Poppy Trek
Marston’s Pass the Poppy challenge is underway, taking a specially created 3D poppy on a 20-day journey across our pub estate in support of the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal. The challenge which started on 23rd October and finishes on Remembrance Day…
Greene King Wins Most Impactful Collaboration Project at WiHTL Awards
Greene King has won the Most Impactful Collaboration Project award at the WiHTL Inclusion in Awards for its Releasing Potential programme, recognising the company’s collective work with its partners to create sustainable employment opportunities for prison leavers.
Tourism Businesses Face Continued Pressures as Confidence Falls
New figures unveiled at Cumbria Tourism’s November Members’ Meeting show continued pressure on tourism businesses across the county, with rising costs, reduced consumer spending and concerns around future viability all weighing on confidence.
Phoenix Tavern to Rise From Ashes as Kent Restauranteur Relaunches Faversham Pub
Dev Biswal, the owner-chef of The Cook’s Tale (formerly The Ambrette) restaurant and Marrakesh Café in Canterbury, has acquired the fourteen-century Phoenix Tavern in Faversham, in time for Christmas.
Hoteliers Could Face Up to 14 Years in Jail for Evading Visitor Levy Under New Bill
Hoteliers and other accommodation providers in England who deliberately dodge a proposed overnight visitor levy could be jailed for up to 14 years, under legislation…
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The Secret Vault Of Covent Garden: Virgin 5-Star Designer Furniture From Unopened West End Landmark Heads To Historic Unreserved Auction
A multi-million-pound trove of pristine, bespoke British luxury across 149 keys and magnificent public spaces—crafted by Europe’s leading luxury manufacturers…
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Can You Still Hire A Chef From Abroad? The Trade Deal Visa Few Operators Have Heard Of
For years, the answer to an empty station in a busy kitchen was often found overseas. According to Home Office data, 6,203 chefs were granted Skilled Worker visas in the year to March 2024, more than any other occupation on the route.
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The Secret Vault Of Covent Garden: Virgin 5-Star Designer Furniture From Unopened West End Landmark Heads To Historic Unreserved Auction
A multi-million-pound trove of pristine, bespoke British luxury across 149 keys and magnificent public spaces—crafted by Europe’s leading luxury manufacturers…
