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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Breakthrough In Rail Dispute to Avert Christmas Disruption
The RMT has confirmed it has reached a deal with train operators that could bring their long-running dispute to an end. In a statement, the…
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Strike Laws To Be Passed To Protect Vital Public Services Over Christmas
Minimum service level regulations for rail workers, ambulance staff and border security staff will be laid in parliament to mitigate disruption and ensure vital public…
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Parkdean Resorts Honours Military Community By Donating 185 Free Holidays In 2024
Parkdean Resorts has announced it will continue its support for the armed forces next year by donating 185 holidays to members of the military community…
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Hospitality Investors Spy Potential in Corporate and Urban Markets
Hospitality investors have reported growing confidence in the corporate sector for the first time in six months. Responding to Questex’s latest Hospitality Investor Sentiment Index,…
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Hilton Global Foundation Announces Almost £400,000 In Grants To UK Charities
The Hilton Global Foundation, Hilton’s primary philanthropic arm, has announced a commitment to grant a record £2.7 million in funding to organisations that are supporting…
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Luxury Hotel Sector Leads The Way With Record Room Rates During Summer Season
The UK hotel sector saw a strong performance during the summer season, but it’s the luxury hotels that have driven the industry’s recovery post-pandemic, with…
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Wetherspoon Opens At Heathrow Terminal 4
Wetherspoon has opened its new unit at Heathrow Airport today (Monday October 2). Star Light opened on the site of the former Carluccio’s in Terminal…
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‘No Christmas Strikes’ – Hospitality Leaders Urge Unions
Leading hospitality businesses have joined UKHospitality’s calls for the crucial festive season to be protected and for an urgent resolution to the ongoing rail dispute….
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Hotel Demand Slows In August Leading To Acute Drop In Room Rates
The UK hotel sector saw a slowdown in demand during August, in line with seasonal trends, but the drop in room rates last month was…
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NTIA Warns Destructive Transport Policies Threaten London Nightlife, Livelihoods and Tourism
London’s vibrant community of night workers, commuters, and the tourism industry are facing an uncertain future, grappling with the challenges posed by the recent and…
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Large Businesses Invest £1 In Every Five To Attract ‘Active Leisure’ Tourism
Large businesses in the UK are feeling buoyant about the economy, with more than three-quarters (76 per cent) optimistic about their own prospects, and 59…
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Government Announces New funding for Hospitality and Tourism
Pubs, museums and sports clubs across the United Kingdom have been given vital funding from Government to secure their future for generations to come. Forty-five…
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Inbound Tourism Industry Recognised at UKinbound’s Awards for Excellence
UKinbound, has recognised and rewarded top performing UK tourism businesses, organisations and individuals at its Awards for Excellence ceremony this week. The awards were presented…
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Renewed Calls For Rail Dispute Resolution
With £3.5 billion in lost sales already racked up as a result of ongoing rail strikes and more strike days in September and October, UKHospitality…
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