Hoteliers Work Hard To Make Up Lost Ground In March
UK hotels strive to make up lost ground in March, as the gap in occupancy and room rates year-on-year narrows, according to the RSM Hotels…
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Tourism
Top 10 UK Cities With The Lowest Priced Pints – Offering Pub Favourites For As Little As £2.63
Newport has been revealed to have the most affordable pints of any UK city, at just £3.12 per pint on average. Wales dominates the top…
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2025 Cumbria Tourism Awards Finalists Announced
Tourism businesses from across Cumbria are once again stepping into the spotlight, as the finalists for the Cumbria Tourism Awards 2025 are officially revealed. This…
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Travel & Tourism to Create 4.5MN New Jobs Across the EU by 2035
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed a bright future for the European Union’s Travel & Tourism sector, with strong growth predicted over…
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Christchurch Landmark Reopens: The Kings Arms Unveils Refurb Under New Ownership
A much-loved local landmark has officially reopened its doors. The Kings Arms in Christchurch, Dorset, has undergone a major refurbishment and is now welcoming guests once again…
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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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