Innovation Grants Launched to Support Tourism and Hospitality Businesses
Hospitality, tourism and food and drink businesses in parts of the North East region will now be able to bid for grants of up to…
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Hotel Industry Bucks the Trend in September with Jump in Occupancy and Room Rates
Occupancy rates, daily rates and gross operating profits of UK hotels benefitted from an unexpected and unseasonal spike in demand in September. The increase was…
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Profit Warnings Issued by Travel & Leisure Companies in 2022 Already Double 2021’s Total
Profit warnings issued by FTSE Travel and Leisure companies more than doubled in the first three quarters of 2022 compared to the same period last…
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WTTC Publishes Report on How Travel & Tourism can Reverse Nature Loss
A new report published today by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), shows how Travel & Tourism can play a critical role in halting and reversing the destruction of nature.
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Welsh Government Launches Public Consultation on ‘Tourism Tax’ Plans
The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on proposals to give local authorities the powers to introduce a visitor levy.
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Surge in Hospitality Insolvencies as Energy Costs Rise
The has been a surge in the number of UK insolvencies over the past year, as the current cost of living crisis shows no signs…
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Deadline Extended for Tourism Awards Entries
As the nation mourns the sad passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II organisers of the regional tourism awards have extended the deadline for entries….
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Oxford is Crowned the UK’s Number One Staycation Hotspot
A new study has revealed the UK’s top staycation spots for a weekend getaway. The research, conducted by travel insurance experts Forbes Advisor, scored UK…
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VisitEngland Annual Survey for 2021 Highlights Impact on Visitor Attractions
VisitEngland has published its Annual Survey of Visits to Visitor Attractions in England for 2021. The survey shows that while visits to visitor attractions in…
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The Property Market Within The Hospitality Sector – Do Hotels Profit from Short-Stay Holidays and Is This On the Rise in the UK?
By Korosh Farazad – Entrepreneur, Investor, Author and Speaker – Founder of the Farazad Group (www.koroshfarazad.com) Hotels are doing well in the current hospitality market….
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How to Take Advantage of the Staycation Craze
By Ryan Haynes, host of Travel Market Life podcast from Haynes MarComs. (http://travelmarket.life) Millions more Brits are holidaying at home this year, which is good…
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Why Boutique Is Best When It Comes To Ethical Travel
By Giles Fuchs, owner of Burgh Island Hotel (www.burghisland.com) Travelling ethically is being mindful of the consequences of being a tourist, from taking conscious actions…
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The Staycation Boom and the Opportunities For Hospitality
By Simon Numphud, Managing Director of AA Media (www.ratedtrips.com) Over the past two years, the hospitality sector has seen a significant and prolonged boom in…
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Championing Hospitality for Positive Action and Change
In the latest episode of the new season of Accor’s podcast, Heart of Hospitality, Duncan O’Rourke, host and CEO Accor Northern Europe, speaks to Kate…
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Cash is King as Consumers Take More Staycation Breaks
• Post Offices handled a record £801 million in personal cash withdrawals in July, up almost 8% month-on-month (£744 million, June 2022) • Post Office…
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