Chestnut Expand Norfolk Footprint
The Lifeboat Inn and The Chequers Inn in the North Norfolk coastal village of Thornham have become the latest acquisition for Chestnut, East Anglia’s fastest-growing…
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Squatters Take Over Gordon Ramsay’s London Restaurant in London
© Copyright Sheila Madhvani and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence. Squatters have taken over one of Gordon Ramsay’s restaurants in London, saying…
Read more...Hoteliers Urge Government To Be More Hospitable
Hoteliers in Bristol are pleading with the Government to be more hospitable towards their businesses in the wake of growing financial pressures. This month saw…
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Tripadvisor UK’s Top 20 Most Popular Travel And Tourism Website In 2023
A new study has revealed that Tripadvisor was the most popular travel and tourism website across the UK in 2023. SEO agency Digital Climax analysed…
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Manchester’s ‘Tourist Tax’ Raises £2.8m After First Year
Manchester’s new so-called ‘tourist tax’ has raised almost £3 million during its first year, it has been revealed. The City Visitor Charge, a £1 per…
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Concerns Raised At Stonegate’s £2.2bn Debt
Concerns have been raised over the future of the UK’s biggest pub chain as it struggles to refinance £2.2bn of debts before 2025. Stonegate which…
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Pub’s Place In Bat And Trap History Commemorated With Blue Plaque
A Shepherd Neame pub in Canterbury is now home to a Blue Plaque commemorating where the Canterbury and District Bat and Trap League was founded…
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Tourism Business Encouraged To Enter Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards For Chance To Shine Bright On Tourism’s Big Night
The 17th Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards, celebrating the best tourism businesses in the Highlands s encouraging is encouraging hospitality businesses to enter and bring…
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50 Hospitality Leaders Take On A 230km Cycle Across North Devon’ In The Return Of Pedalling 2 Pubs: UK Edition
After the incredible success of the debut Pedalling 2 Pubs ride in 2023, the epic industry bike ride and sibling fundraiser to Pedalling for Pubs,…
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Travel & Tourism Set To Break All Records In 2024, Reveals WTTC
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is projecting a record-breaking year for Travel & Tourism in 2024, with the sector’s global economic contribution set…
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BII Licensee of the Year 2024 Semi-Finalists Announced!
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has announced their 12 Semi-Finalists for this year’s Licensee of the Year competition. Since the launch in January this…
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Six By Nico Announces Westgate Oxford Restaurant Opening In May
Restaurant group, Six by Nico, has announced it will be opening a new restaurant in Westgate Oxford on Wednesday 22 May, which will be the…
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Twickenham Brewery’s ‘Naked Ladies’ Pump Clip Complaint Rejected
A complaint against Twickenham Brewery’s ‘Naked Ladies’ pump clip has not been upheld by the alcohol industry’s Independent Complaint Panel (ICP), following a complaint from…
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London’s Most Iconic Pubs Make Shortlist For Top Consumer Awards
Some of London’s most popular boozers are vying for the top accolades in this year’s Art of Going Out Awards 2024, organised by venue booking…
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SLTA Responds To Introduction Of Tied Pubs (Scotland) Act
The (SLTA) Scottish Licensed Trade Association welcomes the introduction of the Tied Pubs (Scotland) Act, announced this morning by the Scottish Government. Gavin Stevenson, the…
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