Hotel Occupancy Flat as Room Rates Take a Hit in February
Hotel occupancy holds up year-on-year in February, but room rates take a hit as UK hotels have to work harder for less, according to the…
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Leisure
Editor’s Viewpoint: Resisting the Urge – But Only Just!
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News. I have often said that I resist the temptation to turn this column into a weekly attack on government…
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UK Economy Saw Unexpected Contraction in January
The UK economy saw an unexpected contraction of 0.1% in January, raising concerns for businesses and policymakers alike ahead of the Chancellor’s upcoming Spring Statement….
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Hotel Staff Costs Jump In January Even Before Employers’ NIC Rise
Staff costs in the UK hotel sector jumped in January, hitting profits even before April’s rise in employers’ National Insurance contributions (NICs) and National Minimum…
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BOXPARK Appoints Hospitality Leader & Innovator As New CEO
Hospitality and leisure group, BOXPARK has announced the appointment of industry leader and innovator Matt Snell as its new Chief Executive Office. With over 25…
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Stack To Open Four New Venues In 2025
THE SUCCESS of a leading North East-based leisure company is set to continue this year, with plans to open four new venues. STACK – which…
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Greater Manchester Mayor Calls for Mandatory Tourist Levy
Greater Manchester’s mayor, Andy Burnham, has called for the introduction of a compulsory tourist levy for visitors staying in the city’s hotels, replacing the current…
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Welsh Government Urged To Rethink Taxing Kid’s Holidays
UKHospitality Cymru called for the Welsh Government to rethink its insistence on taxing children in its Visitor Levy and instead consider the impact this will…
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Savour the Best of Scotland as ScotHot25 Showcases Local Food and Drink Producers
Scotland’s premier food, drink, hospitality, retail, and tourism showcase is set to return with a celebration of local suppliers at ScotHot25, taking place at the SEC Glasgow…
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Boxpark Shoreditch Secures Extended Lease Until September 2025
Boxpark’s Shoreditch venue has received a lease extension, allowing it to continue operating until the end of September 2025. The extension was granted following strong…
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Calls to Exempt Children from Visitor Levy to “Protect Family Holidays”
Ahead of its appearance before the Senedd’s Finance Committee today [Wednesday 5 February], UKHospitality Cymru is warning of the impact on family holidays to Wales…
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Big Penny Bolsters Leadership Team as Growth Continues
Big Penny is delighted to announce that Adam Walker has joined the company’s leadership team as Head of Sales. Adam brings extensive hospitality sales experience,…
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Grantley Hall Joins The Leading Hotels Of The World
Grantley Hall has announced its membership to The Leading Hotels of the World, a prestigious collection of the world’s finest independent luxury hotels. This globally…
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Colliers Forecast Further Carnage on the High Street –As Rates Set to Rise
Thousands of Businesses Face 140% rises in Rates Bills when Government Policy to Reduce Reliefs Takes Effect in April “The Labour Government’s business rates policies…
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Scottish Budget Leaves Thousands Of Venues Worse Off
Hospitality venues in Scotland will be left worse off than their UK counterparts as a result of the SNP Government’s spending plans, UK Hospitality Scotland…
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