Whitbread Reports H1 Revenue Decline as Group Reshapes F&B Strategy
Whitbread PLC has announced first-half revenues of £1.57 billion for the 26 weeks ending 28 August 2025, representing a 2% decline on the corresponding period,…
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Tourism
Gold Recognition As Edinburgh Hotel Slashes Waste And Boosts Savings In Sustainability Drive
A MAJOR hospitality player in the heart of Edinburgh has clinched a coveted gold-standard award for its efforts to combat food waste, achieving an impressive…
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Steady Q4 Trading Expected Across UK’s Inbound Visitor Economy
UKinbound has released its latest Business Barometer results, showing that businesses across the UK’s inbound visitor economy are reporting stable trading conditions heading into the…
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The Malone Unveils A New Era Of Boutique Luxury In South Belfast
One of Belfast’s most distinctive Hotels, The Malone, is preparing to unveil a transformation as it marks 35 years of heritage in the city’s most…
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LTC Honours Industry Champions At Annual Awards And Fundraising Dinner
The winners of the LTC Awards have been announced, following the annual Awards and Fundraising Dinner on 2 October at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel in…
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WTTC Report Shows Travel & Tourism Set to Support 91million New Jobs by 2035
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched a landmark report, revealing that while the sector is on course to support one in three…
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Pause Visitor Levy Plans, Councils Urged
Hospitality and small business leaders are urging local authorities to review their plans to implement a visitor levy amid uncertainty over the legislative process and…
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Tourism Triumphs: ACSTA 2025 Winners Crowned
The very best of the north-east’s tourism and hospitality sector was celebrated at a glittering Aberdeen City and Shire Thistle Awards ceremony held at The…
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Winners Of VisitEngland’s 2025 ROSE Award Announced
VisitEngland has today Wednesday 10 September revealed this year’s winners of its Accommodation Quality Scheme 2025 ROSE Awards. The ROSE (Recognition Of Service Excellence) Awards showcase the accommodation…
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Cumbrian Hotel Relaunches After Multi-Million Pound Facelift
The Grange Hotel in Grange-over-Sands Cumbria, has relaunched following a multi-million-pound refurbishment which has seen a complete overhaul of the historic property. Located in the…
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Major UK Study To Track AI Adoption In Independent Hotels
A landmark research initiative has been launched to assess and track how independent hotels across the UK are engaging with Artificial Intelligence (AI) – and…
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Plans To Transform Iconic Riverside Custom House Approved
Jastar Capital has announced that the planning application for the sensitive refurbishment and redevelopment of the Grade I listed Custom House on Lower Thames Street…
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Providence Hotels Completes Lease Acquisition of Four Mercure Properties
Providence Hotels, a values-led UK based hotel management company has announced the successful lease agreement for four Mercure-branded hotels: Mercure Exeter Southgate, Mercure Daventry Court,…
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Sadiq Khan, Should Give Hospitality Businesses A Rent And Rates Holiday To Weather Tube Strikes
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, should give hospitality businesses a rent and rate holiday so they can weather the tube strikes, say leading audit,…
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Best of Destination Britain on Show to Top Travel Buyers from the USA, Canada and Brazil
VisitBritain is gearing up to host its ‘Destination Britain Americas’ trade mission to grow inbound tourism and drive economic growth with British tourism suppliers set…
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