Major UK Study To Track AI Adoption In Independent Hotels
A landmark research initiative has been launched to assess and track how independent hotels across the UK are engaging with Artificial Intelligence (AI) – and…
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Tourism
Plans To Transform Iconic Riverside Custom House Approved
Jastar Capital has announced that the planning application for the sensitive refurbishment and redevelopment of the Grade I listed Custom House on Lower Thames Street…
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Providence Hotels Completes Lease Acquisition of Four Mercure Properties
Providence Hotels, a values-led UK based hotel management company has announced the successful lease agreement for four Mercure-branded hotels: Mercure Exeter Southgate, Mercure Daventry Court,…
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Sadiq Khan, Should Give Hospitality Businesses A Rent And Rates Holiday To Weather Tube Strikes
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, should give hospitality businesses a rent and rate holiday so they can weather the tube strikes, say leading audit,…
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Best of Destination Britain on Show to Top Travel Buyers from the USA, Canada and Brazil
VisitBritain is gearing up to host its ‘Destination Britain Americas’ trade mission to grow inbound tourism and drive economic growth with British tourism suppliers set…
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Faversham Hop Festival Returns with Shepherd Neame as Principal Sponsor
Shepherd Neame is once again the principal sponsor of the Faversham Hop Festival, which returns this weekend, Saturday, August 30 and Sunday, August 31. The…
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Editor’s Viewpoint: Finally, Some Good News!
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News. What a refreshing change it is to lead this week’s CLH News with unequivocally positive news! The staycation phenomenon—and…
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£4.1 Billion Boost As 11.2 Million Brits Planning A Staycation August Bank Holiday
VisitEngland’s August bank holiday trip tracker survey, published today, shows that 11.2 million Brits are definitely planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK this…
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Bank of England Delivers Fifth Rate Cut as Hospitality Sector Seeks Relief
The Bank of England has reduced the base rate to 4% following a closely contested vote that required an unprecedented second ballot, offering potential respite…
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Strong Hotel Demand In June Fails To Offset Rising Staff Costs
Demand for hotels increased in June with people still wanting to travel this summer, but this was not enough to offset increasing staff costs as…
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Hoteliers Back Bigger Bristol Arena Bid
Bristol hoteliers have backed plans to increase the capacity of the YTL Arena which is currently under construction at the former Filton Airfield site. Developers…
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Time Running Out for Edinburgh to be Ready for Visitor Levy says FSB
Urgent work needed to help accommodation providers prepare for the launch of Scotland’s first Visitor Levy at the height of next year’s tourist season Guesthouse…
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Investor Appetite For Uk Hotels Amid A Resilient Market, Christie & Co Report Reveals
Business property adviser Christie & Co has today launched its Hotel Market Review 2025, which provides insights on demand, profitability and trading performance, the impact…
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Devolve Tourist Taxes Government Urged
Devolving housing, income and tourism taxes to England’s counties could raise more than £4bn a year to invest in local services and supercharge economic growth,…
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WTTC Calls for Smarter Tourism Management as Destinations Face Pressure
As Travel & Tourism enters the height of the summer season, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has today launched a new report calling…
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