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…
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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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East Anglia Campaigners Who Saved Local Pubs during COVID Pandemic Recognised by CAMRA
Campaigners who rescued the Blue Bell Inn in Stoke Ferry, Norfolk have been recognised with the Campaign for Real Ale’s prestigious Pub Saving Award for their efforts….
Read more...Night Czar Sacha Lord Launches “Axe the Red Wall Tax” Campaign in Protest at VAT Increase
Sacha Lord, Night Time Economy Adviser for Greater Manchester, has launched a campaign to fight back against the government’s proposed VAT tax increase, and has…
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67 Tourism Businesses Write to the Prime Minister Asking for Emergency Support
UKinbound and 67 business leaders from the inbound tourism industry, the UK’s fifth largest export, have written to the Prime Minister Boris Johnson to ask for emergency
Read more...Inbound Tourism Businesses Count the Cost of Omicron Variant
The destructive impact of the Omicron variant on the country’s inbound tourism industry, the UK’s fifth largest export, has been laid bare in a new survey by travel trade association UKinbound.
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WTTC Identifies Digital Solutions to Significantly Restore International Mobility
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched a new groundbreaking report which provides clear recommendations to governments and identifies four key digital solutions to restore international mobility.
Read more...International Visitor Numbers Expected to be Down 75% in Run up to Christmas
Leading travel trade association UKinbound has released stark new figures, indicating that its members expect international visitors to be down 75% in November
Read more...New report from WTTC and Trip.com Group reveals latest consumer trends and the shift in traveller behaviours
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Trip.com Group have launched ‘Trending in Travel’, a new report that shows the latest trends traveller
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Tourism and transport ‘among top UK growth sectors’
Tourism and recreation was the fastest growing UK sector in October for the second month in a row, according to the latest Lloyds Bank UK Recovery Tracker.
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Almost 180,000 UK Travel & Tourism Jobs Could be Lost if Restrictions Return, Warns WTTC
Up to 180,000 jobs could be lost across the UK Travel & Tourism sector this year, if travel restrictions are reimposed this winter, according to alarming new data
Read more...Green Growth Provides Opportunity for Travel and Hospitality Industry According to New Research
Nine in ten travellers would choose a sustainable hotel if the option existed according to new research from PACE Dimensions and BVA BDRC highlighting the powerful
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Tourism Minister Reveals Consolidated Data is Key to Demonstrate the Sector’s True Economic Value
Consolidated and credible data is critical for the UK treasury to understand the true economic value of the business meeting and events sector, says Tourism Minister Nigel Huddleston.
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VisitBritain Research Highlights Football’s Importance in Boosting Inbound Tourism
Research from national tourism agency VisitBritain demonstrates the increasing importance of football in driving inbound tourism to the UK and in boosting visitor spending.
Read more...WTTC unites with Travel & Tourism Organisations Around the World in Tackling the Global Climate Crisis
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, has joined forces with governments
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