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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Tourism
100,000 People Back 10% Vat For Hospitality
More than 100,000 people have signed the #VATsTheProblem petition calling for 10% hospitality VAT. The scale of support for the campaign in under 72 hours…
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Geopolitical Tensions Hit London Hotels As Holidaymakers Stay Closer To Home
The UK hotel market managed to hold up in April despite geopolitical tensions, while London demand continued to take a hit, according to RSM UK Hotel Tracker.
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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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Tom Kerridge Spearheading New Campaign to cut Hospitality VAT to 10%
Hospitality businesses, employees and industry organisations are being urged to back a new campaign calling on the Government to reduce VAT for the sector to…
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Travel Expert Warns Holidaymakers Over the 4-Tap Scam This Summer
booking links or entering card details, as travel scams become more convincing ahead of the summer rush. Travel scams linked to QR codes, fake booking…
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Warm Weather Drives Double-Digit Spring Bank Holiday Growth Across UK Pubs
The UK on trade enjoyed a strong Spring Bank Holiday weekend as warm weather, longer social occasions and increased consumer footfall combined to drive significant…
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Irish Luxury Hotel Group, The Address Collective, Set to Open Second Property in Glasgow
Family-owned luxury Irish hotel group, The Address Collective, is set to open its newest Scottish property next month, bringing a boutique hospitality experience to the…
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IHG Hotels & Resorts Brings Luxury Conversion Brand Vignette Collection to London with Canary Wharf Signing
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has announced the signing of Canary Riverside Plaza, Vignette Collection by IHG – the brand’s first property in London and…
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Industry Leaders Back Better Hospitality Campaign for a Fairer, Stronger, More Inclusive Sector
Be Inclusive Hospitality has renewed its call for operators to contribute to a sector wide survey as part of its new Better Hospitality campaign, backed…
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Chancellor Announces “Selective” Summer VAT Cut for Hospitality, Leisure and Family Dining
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a temporary VAT reduction spanning large parts of the hospitality, leisure and licensed on-trade sectors, cutting the standard 20% rate…
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APPG for Hospitality and Tourism Launches Visitor Levy Inquiry
The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Hospitality and Tourism is today launching a wide-ranging inquiry into the Government’s proposed visitor levy. The group is…
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STA Calls for Cabinet-Level Recognition For Scotland’s Tourism Industry
Following the Scottish Parliament election, the Scottish Tourism Alliance has urged the incoming Scottish Government to put tourism and hospitality at the centre of its…
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Global Travel & Tourism Growth to Outpace Wider Economy by 1.5 Times Over the Next Decade
Global Travel & Tourism is forecast to continue outpacing wider economic growth in 2026, with the sector expected to contribute $12TN to the world economy,…
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NTIA UK and International Nightlife Association Lead Cross-Territory Collaboration with Launch of Benidorm Nightlife and “Enjoy Nightlife Safely” Campaign
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA UK), alongside the International Nightlife Association (INA) and Spain Nightlife, has welcomed the official launch of the Benidorm Nightlife Association, marking a…
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