UKHospitality Responds to Government Tax Proposals
The Government is consulting on plans to more effectively enforce VAT collection rules for online marketplaces, with a commitment that…
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Hotels
All the latest hotels news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
Hotel Owners Face Juggling Multiple Overnight Visitor Levy Rates
Hotel Owners face juggling multiple Overnight Visitor Levies, as each English Mayor could charge a different rate, say leading audit, tax and business advisory firm, Blick Rothenberg.
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World Cup Summer Set to Deliver £3.5 billion Boost to UK Accommodation Sector as Summer Travel Demand Surges
New analysis indicates that the UK accommodation sector is set to be one of the biggest winners of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with hotels, short-term lets and serviced accommodation providers expected to see a significant uplift in demand around the tournament period.
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Risks to Workers from Extreme Heat Must Be Managed
Employers need to act now to make sure their workers are protected as a heat health alert has been issued for parts of the country until Tuesday 23 June.
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Summer VAT Cut to Family Days Out Poised to Boost UK Hospitality, New Findings Show
The Government’s VAT cut for family days out is poised to boost UK hospitality as consumers plan to take advantage of the cost savings and go out more this summer, according to new research from RSM UK’s Consumer Outlook.
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What Could an Andy Burnham Government Mean for Business Rates and Impact Retail and Hospitality?
With the former mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham winning the Makerfield by-election and set to parachute himself into Parliament for a leadership contest against Kier Starmer, commentators are asking what the impact on the economy could be should he succeed in his plan and become Prime Minister.
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Travel Powered by Booking.com Supported €691 Billion in Economic Activity Across Europe in 2025
Booking.com and Oxford Economics today unveiled new research showing how travel demand facilitated by Booking.com is supporting jobs, businesses and economic growth across Europe…
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LTC Launches Guide To Building Neuroinclusive Workforces For Hospitality Businesses
Learning Disability Week (15 – 21 June) is a timely reminder that people experience the world, learning and work in different ways.
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‘VAT’s The Problem’ Shop Launched For Hospitality Operators
The #VATsTheProblem campaign has today launched an online shop, with campaign assets available for operators to download, print and use in venue to encourage consumers to sign the petition to back 10% hospitality VAT.
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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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The Kithmore in St Andrews Opens Following £7.5 Million Transformation
The Kithmore in St Andrews officially opened its doors today (Tuesday 16 June), welcoming its first guests following the £7.5 million transformation of the former hotel property into a luxury boutique hotel and dining destination in the heart of Scotland’s world-famous golfing town.
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Trust Gap Threatens £42bn AI Opportunity, FSB says
Unlocking wider AI adoption among small firms could add more than £42 billion to the UK economy each year – but fears around data, liability and copyright are holding many back, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has said.
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NTIA Backs Burnham for Prime Minister to Cut VAT on Nightlife, Hospitality and Events
Industry Calls for Leadership Change as Night-Time Economy Warns It Cannot Survive Three More Years of Economic Uncertainty under the current leadership regime.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Sets New Benchmark for Trusted, Seamless Travel Across Borders
As the FIFA World Cup kicks off across the United States, Canada and Mexico, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) presents its latest research,…
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Prime Minister Stops Short of Backing Hospitality VAT Reduction Campaign
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has declined to endorse calls for a permanent reduction in VAT for the hospitality sector, despite growing industry support for a campaign seeking lower tax rates for pubs, restaurants and other hospitality businesses.
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