MPs call for 10% VAT Pilot on Food and Accommodation in Northern Ireland to Support Hospitality Sector
The VAT rate on hospitality food and accommodation in Northern Ireland should be cut to 10% for a trial period of four years to help…
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Tourism
New Travellers and Destinations to Reshape Europe’s Tourism Map by 2036, New Report Reveals
Europe’s tourism market will be reshaped over the next decade by new travellers, new destinations and changing demand patterns, according to a new report from hospitality group Accor.
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‘Irish Rover’ Set to Open on Liverpool’s Iconic Mathew street this November
A long-disused space in the heart of Liverpool’s historic music quarter is being given a new lease on life this autumn as The Irish Rover,…
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UK’s Inbound Visitor Economy Forecasts Resilient End to 2026
The latest research from UKinbound’s Business Barometer reveals a resilient outlook for the UK’s inbound visitor economy, with nearly three-quarters (73%) of businesses expecting bookings,…
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Chancellor urged to unlock Scotland’s tourism growth in Autumn Budget
The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) has called on the Chancellor to back one of Scotland’s most important industries in this month’s Autumn Budget, with action…
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Scotland’s First Flat-Rate Visitor Levy Plan Highlights Unanswered Questions FSB Say
Argyll & Bute Council is being urged to address significant unanswered questions on its proposals for a £5 flat-rate visitor levy amid fears over the…
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Experience Economy Booms as Immersive Attractions Generate £7.4bn in Spending
People seeking escapism, face-to-face interaction and shared cultural moments are driving a boom in the Experience Economy, according to new research from Grant Thornton UK….
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Hoteliers End Summer on a High but Tourist Tax Risks Stifling Demand
The UK hotel industry ended the summer on a high, driven by a run of major events, but fears are growing that the government’s tourist…
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Welsh Councils Forced to Scrap Holiday Tax Plans After Mass Opposition
Three Welsh councils have either voted against or suspended plans to introduce a holiday tax, after its consultations revealed mass opposition to the proposed new…
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VisitEngland Launches National Campaign to Boost Coastal Breaks and Drive Visitor Spending
VisitEngland is launching a major national campaign to inspire more people to book a coastal getaway, boosting visits and visitor spending in England’s coastal destinations through the autumn and into 2027.
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North Wales Council Pauses Tourist Tax Plans After Consultation Exposes Deep Opposition
Cyngor Gwynedd has put the brakes on its proposed visitor levy, citing the scale and intensity of feedback gathered during a public consultation that ran through the summer.
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Hilton Signs 10 Spark by Hilton Hotels as UK Growth Gathers Pace
Hilton has announced a significant expansion to its value-focused brand Spark by Hilton with the signing of 10 hotels across the UK, boosting the brand’s…
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Pride 2026 Generated €403 Million in Tourism Spending Across Amsterdam, Madrid, London, and Cologne
Nearly half of all Pride events held across key European destinations—the United Kingdom, Spain, the Netherlands, and Germany— took place in four cities: Amsterdam, Madrid, London, and Cologne.
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800 Hospitality Businesses Urge Prime Minister to Make Good on VAT Pledge
An unprecedented coalition of more than 800 hospitality businesses have come together as part of the #VATs TheProblem campaign to write an open letter to…
Read more...Mayors Challenged to Back 10% VAT as a Condition for Introducing Holiday Tax
Following last week’s announcement by the government that Mayors across England will be handed the authority to charge visitors a new levy on overnight accommodation,…
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