Drinks Sales Just Shy of Pre-COVID-19 Levels, but Rugby Brings a Boost
In the week to last Saturday (12 February), average drinks sales by value in Britain’s managed pubs, bars and restaurants were just 2% off the…
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Tourism
UK’s Travel & Tourism Sector Poised to hit £192 Billion this Year if Government Keeps Borders Open, says WTTC
New data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) shows the UK’s Travel & Tourism sector is recovering, with the country’s GDP predicted to rise to £192 billion, just 19% below pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2022.
Read more...Confidence Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels as International Travel Restrictions Lift
UKinbound, has released results that show business confidence has risen to pre-pandemic levels.
The association’s Q1 Business Barometer Member Survey, complied by Qa Research, indicated that 56%
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UK Flight Bookings Take Off as Travel Tests are Removed
New research by travel data specialists ForwardKeys has revealed that flight bookings to and from the UK have soared following the government’s announcement that COVID-19 testing would no longer
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UK Economy Suffered £7billion Losses as Travel & Tourism Hit by Government Omicron Restrictions, says WTTC
Ineffective travel restrictions imposed by the UK Government to combat Omicron caused an estimated £7bn loss to the UK economy last year, due to a massive drop in contributions from the country’s embattled
Read more...Cut VAT to Save £4.6bn and ‘Level Up’, Industry Bodies Urge Government
The British Beer and Pub Association, UKHospitality, the Tourism Alliance and the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions have today published a study which highlights
Read more...Travel & Tourism Could Grow to $8.6 Trillion in 2022, says WTTC
Major new research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed the global Travel & Tourism sector’s contribution to the global economy could reach
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Profit warnings issued by FTSE Travel and Leisure companies fell to seven-year low in 2021
FTSE Travel and Leisure companies issued just 11 profit warnings in 2021, down from the 74 issued in 2020
Earnings downgrades have reduced warnings and careful management, together with certain government support measures
UK Open for Travel with all Restrictions Removed for Eligible Vaccinated Arrivals
All testing measures for eligible fully vaccinated travellers arriving in the UK will be removed from 4am on 11 February, as the government goes one step further to reopen the travel sector.
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WTTC Predicts a Strong Recovery of the European Travel & Tourism Sector in 2022
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global private Travel & Tourism sector, has revealed bookings for intra-European travel over the Easter
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UK Travel & Tourism Sector Sees a Massive Job Shortfall of More than 200,000 this Year, says WTTC Report
A new analysis of staff shortages by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed a significant labour shortfall that could harm the sector’s recovery, with 205,000 Travel & Tourism
Read more...WTTC and UKinbound praise New Travel departure Changes
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and UKinbound have welcomed the government’s decision to remove pre-departure tests for travellers
Read more...Pre-Departure Testing Removed and Lateral Flow Tests Brought in for Vaccinated Travellers Arriving in England
From 4am on Sunday 9 January, eligible fully vaccinated travellers and over 5s will be able to take a lateral flow test instead of a PCR on or before day 2 of their arrival in England.
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The Survival of Pubs During Further COVID Restrictions or Lockdowns
Once again, the hospitality industry is in a state of flux at one its busiest times of the year as a result of COVID-19. The…
Read more...Government Must Act to Restore Confidence
The Government must move quickly to restore confidence amid the rapid spread of Omicron, the CBI has said in new proposals for businesses and governments…
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