Devolve Tourist Taxes Government Urged
Devolving housing, income and tourism taxes to England’s counties could raise more than £4bn a year to invest in local services and supercharge economic growth,…
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WTTC Calls for Smarter Tourism Management as Destinations Face Pressure
As Travel & Tourism enters the height of the summer season, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has today launched a new report calling…
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More Small Businesses Expect to Shrink Than Grow for First Time Says FSB
FSB’s latest SBI survey found that the proportion of small businesses expecting to contract, sell or close outnumbered the percentage hoping to grow. The share…
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Welsh Tourism Levy Set To Impact Hotel And Accommodation Operators From 2027
The Welsh hospitality sector is preparing for significant changes following the Senedd’s approval of new legislation that will allow local authorities to impose charges on…
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A new report from hospitality insight leader The Oxford Partnership has revealed the cities, days and trading patterns driving the strongest rebound in European hospitality….
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Finalists Revealed for 2025 Aberdeen City and Shire Thistle Awards
Celebrating sustainability, innovation and excellence across north-east Scotland’s tourism and hospitality sector The finalists for the 2025 Aberdeen City and Shire Thistle Awards (ACSTA) have…
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Aberdeen’s Visitor Levy Plans ‘Gamble With City’s Tourism Ambitions’
FSB warns of risk to city’s reputation as tourist destination Proposed 7% rate would be among ‘very highest in Europe’ Vital to consider impact on…
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Latest Research Shows Further Slump In Cumbria’s Post-Pandemic Tourism Recovery
Five years on from the Covid pandemic, latest figures reveal a continuing challenging picture for Cumbria’s tourism sector as visitor numbers and profitability shrink further….
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Hilton To Open Tenth Curio Collection By Hilton In The UK With New Signing In London’s Square Mile
Hilton has announced the signing of The Derby London City, Curio Collection by Hilton, as part of a franchise agreement with leading real estate developer…
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Hoteliers Face Squeeze On Profits As Staff Costs Hit
Increased staff costs continue to hit the bottom line for hotels, with investment in AI expected to rise as hoteliers look to create efficiencies, according…
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VisitEngland’s Annual Attractions Survey Shows Growth Slows In Visits To Attractions
VisitEngland has published its 2024 Annual Survey of Visits to Visitor Attractions showing that visits to attractions across England saw a small rise in 2024…
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VisitEngland Awards For Excellence 2025 Winners Announced
VisitEngland has revealed the winners of its VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2025, highlighting the very best of England’s outstanding tourism industry. Gold, Silver and Bronze…
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Marston’s Unites With Leading Charity To Offer Escapes For Families Affected By Cancer
Pub company Marston’s has announced a new, long-term partnership with family-founded cancer charity Something To Look Forward To, offering some much-needed respite to people affected…
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Mayor Announces New Summer Streets Al Fresco Dining Hotspots To Boost Capital’s Hospitality Industry
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced new al fresco dining and drinking hotspots that will allow Londoners and visitors to make of…
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“Death” Of Birmingham’s Culture And Hospitality Ecosystem Can Still Be Avoided, Says NTIA
Central, regional, and local government must take immediate action together to stem further losses in Birmingham’s culture, entertainment, hospitality, music, and NTE, experts have warned….
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