Global Travel & Tourism Is Strong Despite Economic Headwinds
Against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) latest research shows that global Travel & Tourism is projected to grow…
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Hospitality Investment Shows Need To Adapt Industrial Strategy
A multi-billion-pound investment in a major new Universal theme park and resort in Bedford has been agreed between Universal, the government and the local council,…
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Family Holidays Still At Risk From Visitor Levy, Despite Progress
Mark Drakeford, the Finance Secretary, announced in the Senedd yesterday that under-18s staying in hostels, campsites or outdoor centres would be exempt from paying a…
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New Plans Submitted For London’s 179 Bed Custom House
Photo Credit: Orms & Secchi Smith The owners of London’s Custom House have submitted plans to turn the Grade I-listed building in the City into…
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UK Economy Saw Unexpected Contraction in January
The UK economy saw an unexpected contraction of 0.1% in January, raising concerns for businesses and policymakers alike ahead of the Chancellor’s upcoming Spring Statement….
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VisitEngland Announces Venue and Date of Awards for Excellence 2025
VisitEngland has announced that this year’s VisitEngland Awards for Excellence will be held at the Brighton Dome Corn Exchange on 4 June. The 35th national awards will…
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Hoteliers Warned of Phishing Campaign Impersonating Booking.com
A phishing campaign that impersonates popular travel platform Booking.com is targeting hospitality organisations in the UK, Microsoft has warned. Starting in December 2024, leading up…
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Bristol Hoteliers Concerned Over ‘Tourist Tax’ Plans
Hoteliers in Bristol say a ‘tourist tax’ could put people off from visiting the city and be a disastrous blow to their businesses. At its…
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Tourism Businesses Urged to Have Their Say in Industry Survey
Cumbria Tourism has launched its latest business tracker survey, inviting tourism and hospitality businesses to share their real-time insights as they prepare for the Easter…
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Greater Manchester Mayor Calls for Mandatory Tourist Levy
Greater Manchester’s mayor, Andy Burnham, has called for the introduction of a compulsory tourist levy for visitors staying in the city’s hotels, replacing the current…
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VisitBritain Publishes Inbound Tourism Forecast For 2025
VisitBritain has today, (18 February), published its inbound tourism forecast for 2025, showing that international visits overall and visitor spending to the UK are set…
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Welsh Government Urged To Rethink Taxing Kid’s Holidays
UKHospitality Cymru called for the Welsh Government to rethink its insistence on taxing children in its Visitor Levy and instead consider the impact this will…
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Applications Open For New Grants To Support Tourism & Hospitality Careers
New grants aimed at kickstarting people’s future careers in one of the county’s most diverse and rewarding industries have officially launched for applications, thanks to…
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Savour the Best of Scotland as ScotHot25 Showcases Local Food and Drink Producers
Scotland’s premier food, drink, hospitality, retail, and tourism showcase is set to return with a celebration of local suppliers at ScotHot25, taking place at the SEC Glasgow…
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Calls to Exempt Children from Visitor Levy to “Protect Family Holidays”
Ahead of its appearance before the Senedd’s Finance Committee today [Wednesday 5 February], UKHospitality Cymru is warning of the impact on family holidays to Wales…
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