UK Hotels Perform Better Than Expected In November
Occupancy and room rates of UK hotels held up better than expected in November. Despite following seasonal trends and declining slightly, both indicators outperformed the…
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UK’s Largest Independent Hotel Group Prepares For Significant 2024 Expansion Plan
The UK’s largest independent hotel group has started the new year with a bang – announcing major plans to expand and renovate its existing portfolio…
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January Tube Strikes Expected to Cost Hospitality £50 million
Strikes planned by London Underground staff belonging to the RMT union in January are set to cause huge disruption in the capital next week. Beginning…
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UK Consumers To Spend £64.20bn On Holidays In 2024 – A 6.9% Rise Yoy
Over 2024 UK consumers are set to spend £64.20bn on travel and holidays despite the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. New research by VoucherCodes.co.uk reveals that spending…
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Warwickshire Hotel Launches New Brailled Guide For Visually Impaired Guests
A Warwickshire hotel has taken a big step toward inclusivity and accessibility with the launch of its pioneering braille wedding guide – coinciding with National…
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New Travel & Tourism Social Impact Report Reveals Significant Increase In Female Employment Since 2010
New research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Sustainable Tourism Global Center (STGC), initiated by the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia,…
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VisitBritain Publishes Inbound Tourism Forecast For 2024
VisitBritain has published its tourism forecast for 2024 showing an increase in inbound visits and spend overall to the UK compared to 2023 levels, although…
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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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Unions Plunge Night Time Economy Businesses into Crisis as Industrial Action Threatens Crucial Christmas Period
The night-time industry Association (NTIA) as hit out at the news of industrial action commencing at the beginning of December . The night time economy…
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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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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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Christmas Rail Strikes To Cost Hospitality £800 Million
New strikes announced by Aslef will hit hospitality during the critical festive period and disrupt its busiest trading month UKHospitality Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said:…
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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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