Manchester Launches UK’s First Tourist Tax
Manchester has become the first city in the UK to introduce a tourist tax, which will cost an additional £1 per night for accommodation stays….
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Travel & Tourism Sector in Key European Capitals Strongly Recovering Says WTTC
A report from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed strong signs of recovery of the economic impact from Travel & Tourism in…
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Travelodge Proposes Local Council Expansion Partnership
Budget hotel group Travelodge is writing to 220 local authorities across the UK topropose a joint development partnership aimed at stimulating regeneration and economic growth….
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Welsh Licensing Scheme Needs to Level Accommodation Playing Field
UKHospitality Cymru has called for Welsh Government to use a new statutory licensing scheme to create a “level playing field” between established serviced accommodation businesses…
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RMT and Network Rail Reach Pay Agreement
Members of the RMT union have voted to accept a pay offer from Network Rail. Thousands of rail workers including signalling staff voted by three…
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Parkdean Resorts Voices Support for Visit England’s English Tourism Week 2023
Parkdean Resorts has pledged its support to VisitEngland’s English Tourism Week, an annual celebration of English tourism that highlights the importance, value, and vast contribution…
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New Innovation Podcast Amplifying North East Tourism Globally
A new podcast aimed at inspiring innovation in the region’s tourism industry will help share the North East’s story with the world. The ‘Driving Place-Based…
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Ongoing Rail Strikes Hit Nightcap Sales
13 days of rail strikes last year has cost bar operator Nightcap an estimated £1.2m in sales the latest interim report reveals.. In its interim…
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Tommy Banks and Team to Launch Pub With Rooms in North Yorkshire
The Banks family, Matthew Lockwood and the Tommy Banks Group have announced the forthcoming launch of a pub with rooms in North Yorkshire in late…
Read more...Call to Get Behind English Tourist Week March 17-26
The annual week dedicated to celebrating England’s tourism industry is fast approaching with VisitEngland putting out a call for people and businesses to get involved….
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‘Holidaying at Home’ is Here to Stay – 81% of Consumers Planning to Stay in a UK hotel in 2023
The latest GO Technology report from leading hospitality tech provider Zonal and insight firm CGA by NielsenIQ, reveals that the majority of consumers (81%) are…
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CAMRA Raises a Pint to £2 Bus Fare Extension
England’s £2 cap on bus fares will be extended until the end of June. The scheme had been due to end on March 21 but…
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Exclusive Collection Acquires Ansty Hall
Exclusive Collection has bought Ansty Hall, a 62-bedroom hotel in North Warwickshire. Purchased from Macdonald Hotels, Ansty Hall becomes the seventh country-house hotel in Exclusive…
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Vote Now to Find Winner of Tourism Superstar 2023
The annual search to find winner of Tourism Superstar has begun. Run in partnership with The Mirror newspaper, Tourism Superstar celebrates those individuals working in…
Read more...UKinbound Outlines Key Measures to Grow Inbound Tourism to the UK
The trade association has submitted its key asks to Government ahead of the March Budget Trade association – UKinbound, has submitted its key asks to…
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