Government Rows Back on Plans to Increase Family Visa Salary Threshold
The government has scaled back plans to increase the salary required to bring foreign family members to the UK. Home Secretary James Cleverly told the…
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Scottish Tourism And Hospitality Bodies Express ‘Extreme Disappointment’ At Scottish Budget
The Scottish Tourism Alliance, UKHospitality Scotland, the Scottish Licensed Trade Association and the Scottish Beer and Pub Association have highlighted the material threat of long-term…
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Inverness Hotel Awarded 4 Stars After Major Investment
A hotel in Inverness’ historic quarter is celebrating being upgraded to 4 Stars, cementing 5-fold growth and millions of investment over the last 17 years….
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WTTC’s ‘Hotel Sustainability Basics’ Ends 2023 on a High
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Hotel Sustainability Basics is set to end if first year on a high with more than 1,300 hotels…
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Visitengland Launches New Accessibility Toolkit For Tourism Businesses
VisitEngland has launched its new ‘Accessible and Inclusive Toolkit for Tourism Businesses’ in England. The toolkit includes practical guidance on providing an inclusive welcome, designing…
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Ground-Breaking Report Reveals That As Travel & Tourism Continues To Grow, Its Water Intensity Falls
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today launched its new groundbreaking report, ‘Water Roadmap for Travel & Tourism’, revealing total water intensity by global Travel…
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RMT Union Members Approve Deal to End Strike Action
Members of the RMT union have voted to accept a pay deal, marking an end in part to the disruptive national rail dispute. bringing some…
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Chancellor to “Look Again” at Controversial Tourist Tax
The Government has promised to look again at the data around its controversial ‘Tourist Tax’ after statements that tax-free shopping is not a reason for…
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Alliance National Wins Center Parcs Housekeeping Award 2023
Alliance National has been recognised for their service to Center Parcs in their highly contested and demanding Housekeeping Category, winning the Housekeeping Category Award at…
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Tourism Bouncing Back, But VAT Cut Needed to Reach Pre-Pandemic Levels
UKHospitality is calling for the Government to address the UK’s lack of competitiveness on the global tourism market, beginning with a cut to VAT for…
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UKHospitality Responds To National Living Wage Increase
The Government has announced that the National Living Wage (NLW) will increase to £11.44 in April next year, rising from its current level of £10.42….
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Autumn Statement – Chancellor Has One Last Chance to Come Good on Election Promise
The Chancellor must freeze the business rates multiplier for all sizes of businesses when he gives his Autumn Statement this week, or the High Street…
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Tourism Businesses Commit To Making The North East One Of The Most Accessible Visitor Destinations In The UK
Tourism businesses from the North East gathered this week to celebrate Purple Tuesday, recognising the importance of creating accessible experiences for visitors and residents. Renowned…
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RMT Extends Strike Mandate On London Underground
The RMT union has extended its strike mandate on the London Underground for a further six months, raising the possibility of further disruption. Tube workers…
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Shepherd Neame Supports Project To Restore Oyster Yawl, The Gamecock
A painstaking project to restore an historic oyster yawl, The Gamecock, at its original home on the Kent coast is now more than a third…
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