Spending On Travel Set to Rise 4.1% in 2023 Despite Cost of Living Crisis
Consumer spending on travel is forecast to rise from £50.77bn to £52.85bn in 2023 despite the cost of living crisis, as consumers prioritise their disposable…
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Festive Visits Boost Hospitality in Britain’s City Centres but Challenges Continue
Pubs, restaurants and bars in Britain’s top cities enjoyed a promising end to 2022 as consumers returned for the first normal Christmas for three years,…
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Global Traveller Report Reveals Shift Towards Sustainable Travel
A major new report by World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Trip.com Group, together with Deloitte, reveals a heightened appetite for sustainable tourism amongst…
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Extending Licensing Hours for King’s Coronation Would Provide ‘Much-Needed Boost’ for Sector
The extension of licensing hours for the King’s Coronation in May will provide a “much-needed boost” for the sector, according to UKHospitality. The government launched…
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Demand for Staycations in 2023 Will Give UK Economy a Welcome Boost
UK consumers are continuing to book staycations in 2023 despite the cost-of-living squeeze on household incomes and the opening up of international travel, according to…
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Levelling Up Fund to Spark “Transformational Change” Across the UK
Landmark levelling up funding will breathe new life into more than 100 communities, with up to £2.1 billion awarded today to transformational projects across the…
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New Data Reveals Confidence Levels are Returning for the Inbound Tourism Industry
The latest data from leading travel trade association UKinbound shows that confidence levels for the UK’s inbound tourism industry have returned to pre-Covid levels but…
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Cost-of-living Crisis Doesn’t Deter Brits From Future Holiday Hopes
Amidst the cost-of-living crisis, British appetite for travel remains undimmed. Whilst just over a quarter (26%) of Brits don’t expect to go on holiday this…
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Consumer Card Spending Grew 10.6 percent in 2022, Yet Rising Living Costs Made Brits More Selective About Purchases
Consumer card spending increased 10.6 per cent year-on-year in 2022, as the lifting of all Covid-19 restrictions encouraged Brits to shop more in-store, eat and…
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VisitBritain Forecasts Strong Recovery in Inbound Visitor Spending in 2023
VisitBritain has published its inbound tourism forecast for 2023 with continued strong recovery predicted in overseas visitor spending. It shows spending by inbound visitors is…
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WTTC Reveals APAC’s Travel & Tourism Sector’s Climate Footprint
London, UK: The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Saudi-based Sustainable Tourism Global Center have unveiled revolutionary new data detailing the climate footprint…
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Welsh Tourist Tax is ‘Wrong Tax at the Wrong Time’ Sector Leaders Say
The Wales Tourism Alliance (WTA) is calling on politicians in Wales to engage in closer communication with tourism trade bodies and tourism businesses to find…
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Brits Keen to Travel this Winter, with Two Thirds Planning Holidays Between December and February
Heading into the festive period, Tripadvisor’s Winter Travel Index reveals that Brits are eager to get away with almost two thirds (60%) set to travel…
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak commits to delivering a new tourist accommodation scheme in Prime Minister’s Questions. In response to a question by Conservative MP Nickie…
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Belfast Named Host Destination of UKinbound Annual Convention 2023
UKinbound has announced that its 2023 Annual Convention has been awarded to the city of Belfast. The winning bid was submitted by Tourism Ireland, Tourism…
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