Coronation Fortnight Delivers a £205m Tourism Boost to London
London will receive a tourism boost worth over £205million during Coronation fortnight, helped by the arrival of 30,595 more overseas visitors than last year, research…
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UK Hotels Charge Pre-pandemic Peak Season Room Rates Signalling Optimism
Desite the wet weather in March, hotel operators continued to outperform the wider hospitality sector as operators were able to charge the same room rates…
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VisitEngland Anounces 15 Local Visitor Economy Partnerships
VisitEngland has today announced 12 destinations to gain Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) status, in addition to the three North East Destination Development Partnership (DDP)…
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Hotel RevPAR in the UK Reaches Year High Over Easter Weekend
Independent hotels in the UK recorded a spike in RevPAR (revenue per available room) over the Easter weekend, measuring £121 on 8 April 2023 –…
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City Hotel Checks in on Climate Action
GUESTS at a forward-thinking Scottish hotel will have the chance to make a meaningful contribution towards improving the environment, simply by forgoing housekeeping visits mid-stay….
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New Data Reveals High Confidence Levels for UK Inbound Tourism Industry
The latest data from leading travel trade association UKinbound shows that confidence levels for the UK’s inbound tourism industry are at their highest level for…
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Manchester Launches UK’s First Tourist Tax
Manchester has become the first city in the UK to introduce a tourist tax, which will cost an additional £1 per night for accommodation stays….
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Travel & Tourism Sector in Key European Capitals Strongly Recovering Says WTTC
A report from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed strong signs of recovery of the economic impact from Travel & Tourism in…
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Parkdean Resorts Voices Support for Visit England’s English Tourism Week 2023
Parkdean Resorts has pledged its support to VisitEngland’s English Tourism Week, an annual celebration of English tourism that highlights the importance, value, and vast contribution…
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New Innovation Podcast Amplifying North East Tourism Globally
A new podcast aimed at inspiring innovation in the region’s tourism industry will help share the North East’s story with the world. The ‘Driving Place-Based…
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Alcohol Promotion Proposals an ‘Act of Harm’
In its response to the ‘Restricting alcohol advertising and promotion’ consultation, UKHospitality Scotland has outlined the harm the proposals would have on hospitality businesses, consumer…
Read more...Call to Get Behind English Tourist Week March 17-26
The annual week dedicated to celebrating England’s tourism industry is fast approaching with VisitEngland putting out a call for people and businesses to get involved….
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Greene King Addresses Farmers’ Union in Bid for Closer Collaboration to Reduce Emissions
Greene King’s sustainability leader has told the National Farmers’ Union that it’s vital for the hospitality industry and farmers to work collaboratively together to help…
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Vote Now to Find Winner of Tourism Superstar 2023
The annual search to find winner of Tourism Superstar has begun. Run in partnership with The Mirror newspaper, Tourism Superstar celebrates those individuals working in…
Read more...UKinbound Outlines Key Measures to Grow Inbound Tourism to the UK
The trade association has submitted its key asks to Government ahead of the March Budget Trade association – UKinbound, has submitted its key asks to…
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