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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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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