Hospitality Sector Braces Itself for Tube Strike
London’s hospitality and licensed on-trade sector is facing a potentially difficult few months, as industry leaders warn that a series of planned Underground strikes could…
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Highlighting the Importance of Tourism in Cumbria During English Tourism Week
Cumbria Tourism, the county’s official Local Visitor Economy Partnership, is marking English Tourism Week 2026 by working with businesses, partners and MPs to highlight the…
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England’s Week-Long Celebration Of Tourism Industry Fast Approaching
VisitEngland is celebrating the importance of the tourism industry with this year’s English Tourism Week from 13-22 March. The annual celebration puts tourism centre stage…
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Accommodation Providers in Wales Will Be Required to Register from October Under New Law
Operators charging guests for overnight stays in Wales will be required by law to register their accommodation with the Welsh Revenue Authority. Registration will open…
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New Tourism Survey Reveals Fragile Outlook For Scotland’s Visitor Economy as Parties Debate Sector’s Future
A new industry survey published by the Scottish Tourism Alliance reveals a fragile outlook for Scotland’s visitor economy, with rising costs, falling visitor spend and…
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Hospitality Outperforms as Card Spending Growth Slows to 1.0% in February
The UK’s licensed on-trade and restaurant sector delivered a standout performance in February, outpacing wider consumer spending trends despite growing economic uncertainty among British consumers,…
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12.5 Trillion Dollar Investment in Travel & Tourism to Shape G20 Competitiveness through 2035
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today reveals that US$12.5 trillion in projected Travel & Tourism investment across major economies will play a decisive…
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Hotel Managers Switch Roles for Career Development
Two hotel managers in the North West have swapped respective job roles and venues to obtain more experience and develop their professional skills. Adam Bujok…
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Chancellor Delivers Spring Statement as Financial Pressures Mount for Hospitality Operators
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has stood firmly behind her government’s economic programme, telling MPs it remains the correct course of action for the country — even…
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Tourism Levy Should Be Used to Boost Local Visitor Attractions – LGA
Devolving the visitor levy to local areas will enable significant investment in the visitor economy, boosting local attractions and tourism businesses, say councils. It follows…
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PPHE Hotel Group Reports Record Revenue Amid Strategic Review
International hospitality real estate group PPHE Hotel Group has posted record full-year revenues of £466.4 million for 2025, a 5.3% increase on the prior year,…
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FSB Wales Urges Welsh Government To Shield Hospitality From Punishing Business Rates Rises
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Wales has written to Welsh Government Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Mark Drakeford MS, warning that the Welsh Government Budget…
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Research Shows That at Least £14 Billion Would Be Lost From the UK Economy If Daily Visitor Taxes Are Introduced
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the private sector in the Travel & Tourism industry, has published new research which highlights the…
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UK Hospitality Collapses Remain High After 3,353 Hit Wall in 2025
The number of hospitality businesses entering insolvency eased very slightly in 2025, yet remained historically high, reflecting challenging trading conditions for the industry. Some 3,353…
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VisitEngland Launches Domestic North West Coastal Campaign to Boost Spring Breaks
VisitEngland will next week launch its domestic coastal marketing campaign to drive breaks to all seaside destinations on England’s North West coast. The £1 million…
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