BBPA Writes Open Letter to Negotiating Parties of the Rail Dispute
With just two weeks to go until the first planned December rail strike the British Beer and Pub Association, British Institute of Innkeeping, Night Time
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WTTC Unveils World-First Global Travel & Tourism Climate Footprint Data
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has today unveiled groundbreaking new data detailing the climate footprint of the global Travel & Tourism sector. The
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Hotel Occupancy in London Rises, Overtaking the Rest of the UK for the First Time Since 2020
Occupancy rates of London hotels increased again in October, suggesting weak consumer confidence hasn’t yet hit the sector in the UK’s capital, according to the
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Christmas Rail Strikes “Will be Devastating for Hospitality”
The hospitality sector is warning of a “nightmare Christmas” following the announcement of more railway strike dates. The RMT declared that its 40,000 members will
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WTTC Announces Former Prime Minister Theresa May as Keynote Speaker for its Global Summit
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) unveils Theresa May as a keynote speaker at its upcoming Global Summit in Saudi Arabia, alongside former UN
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Mayor’s Tourism Campaign Provides Multi-Million-Pound Boost to the Capital
A tourism campaign led by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, to encourage visitors back to the capital has helped bring in £289m additional spending
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Report Reveals Resilience of the UK Hotel Market
A report reveals that the UK hotel market proved resilient throughout the pandemic and has recovered at a faster rate than first anticipated since January
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Profit Warnings Issued by Travel & Leisure Companies in 2022 Already Double 2021’s Total
Profit warnings issued by FTSE Travel and Leisure companies more than doubled in the first three quarters of 2022 compared to the same period last
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WTTC Publishes Report on How Travel & Tourism can Reverse Nature Loss
A new report published today by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), shows how Travel & Tourism can play a critical role in halting and reversing the destruction of nature.
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Deadline Extended for Tourism Awards Entries
As the nation mourns the sad passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II organisers of the regional tourism awards have extended the deadline for entries.
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Oxford is Crowned the UK’s Number One Staycation Hotspot
A new study has revealed the UK’s top staycation spots for a weekend getaway. The research, conducted by travel insurance experts Forbes Advisor, scored UK
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VisitEngland Annual Survey for 2021 Highlights Impact on Visitor Attractions
VisitEngland has published its Annual Survey of Visits to Visitor Attractions in England for 2021. The survey shows that while visits to visitor attractions in
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Cash is King as Consumers Take More Staycation Breaks
• Post Offices handled a record £801 million in personal cash withdrawals in July, up almost 8% month-on-month (£744 million, June 2022) • Post Office
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Inflation Wipes Out Rise in Hotel Prices
Tourism intelligence company Mabrian has analysed the hotel prices of the main European destinations in August and compared them to local inflation rates, comparing data
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New Data from UKinbound Reveals UK Summer Travel Trends
UKinbound’s latest Business Barometer Survey, conducted with its members in June/July 2022 suggests that the resurgence of the UK’s inbound tourism industry is being led
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