Weather Doesn’t Dampen Spirits of Wellbeing Walkers in Bristol
Some wild and wicked weather failed to dampen the spirits of hardy hospitality staff who braved the elements for the annual Walk for Wellbeing in…
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Hoteliers
Scotland’s First Flat-Rate Visitor Levy Plan Highlights Unanswered Questions FSB Say
Argyll & Bute Council is being urged to address significant unanswered questions on its proposals for a £5 flat-rate visitor levy amid fears over the…
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UK Hotels Face Adsorbing the Cost of Crippling Tourist Levy VAT Double Whammy
UK hotels face adsorbing the cost of a crippling tourist levy with potential VAT double whammy. Paul Callingham, Chairman of Starboard Hotels, said: “UK hotels…
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Hoteliers End Summer on a High but Tourist Tax Risks Stifling Demand
The UK hotel industry ended the summer on a high, driven by a run of major events, but fears are growing that the government’s tourist…
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Hilton Signs 10 Spark by Hilton Hotels as UK Growth Gathers Pace
Hilton has announced a significant expansion to its value-focused brand Spark by Hilton with the signing of 10 hotels across the UK, boosting the brand’s…
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Mayors Challenged to Back 10% VAT as a Condition for Introducing Holiday Tax
Following last week’s announcement by the government that Mayors across England will be handed the authority to charge visitors a new levy on overnight accommodation,…
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Summer Boost for Hoteliers Absorbed by Higher Costs as Profit Margins Stand Still
Hoteliers were able to hike room rates in June as demand held strong, helped by the good weather, but profit margins stood still, according to…
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RAD Hotel Group acquires the Five-Star Lochgreen House Hotel & Spa
Independently-owned RAD Hotel Group has today (Wednesday, 1st July) announced the landmark acquisition of the five-star Lochgreen House Hotel & Spa in Troon.
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Hoteliers Focus on Football Fundraiser
Never mind the world cup, the football focus for a dozen Bristol hotels was to fundraise for a local charity at their annual five-a-side spectacular.
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Bristol Hoteliers Say Summer is Looking Brighter
Bristol’s hoteliers say this summer is looking a bit brighter for their businesses but a cut in VAT for the hospitality sector will provide a…
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Over A Third Of UK Hotels Say Extreme Weather Is Their Greatest Concern, According To Research
Looking to the year ahead, UK hoteliers are most concerned about disruption to travel and their operating environment. More than a third (38%) name extreme weather or natural events among their top three concerns for the next 12 months.
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Charitable Hoteliers Take to the City Streets to Raise Funds
Staff from several Bristol hotels took to the city’s streets last weekend to raise money for several charities which work in and around the city….
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Hotels and Venues Urged to Join Sustainability Charter Raising £1m for Local Charities
Wyboston Lakes Resort is calling on accommodation providers across the UK to support local charities and adopt more sustainable practices by signing the Room2Give Charter…
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Flat February for Hotel Industry with Tougher Times Ahead
The UK hotel sector had a lacklustre February, with flat demand and high staff costs hitting operating profits, which is only set to get tougher…
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Holiday Tax Would Hit Consumers with £1.6 billion Tax Rise
New economic analysis had found that the Government’s proposed holiday tax would shrink GDP, cause thousands of jobs losses and see the Treasury lose hundreds…
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