VisitEngland’s 2024 ROSE Award Winners Announced
VisitEngland has revealed this year’s 100 winners of its ROSE Awards. The ROSE Awards showcase the accommodation providers who give the warmest of welcomes and…
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UKHospitality Responds To London Assembly Inquiry Into The Night-Time Economy
UKHospitality recently shared insight with the Economy, Culture and Skills Committee to encourage action to support London’s night-time economy Kate Nicholls, Chief Executive of UKHospitality,…
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Elite Hotels Welcomes James Perry as New General Manager of The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne
The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne, has welcomed James Perry as its new General Manager. With over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Perry brings…
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Chris Webb Mp Elected Chair Of Appg For Hospitality And Tourism
The All-Party Parliamentary Group was reconstituted earlier this week with Chris Webb (Lab, Blackpool South) elected as its Chair and Damian Hinds (Con, East Hampshire)…
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Card Spending Returns To Growth In August As The Summer Lift Spirits
Consumer card spending returned to growth in August, rising 1.0 per cent year-on-year following two consecutive months of decline, although it remained below the latest…
Read more...Summertime Boost For UK Hotel Industry
The UK hotel industry enjoyed another strong month in July as better weather and summer holidays boosted occupancy and profitability, according to the RSM Hotels…
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SLTA Highlights Downside Of Edinburgh’s Tourist Tax
The SLTA (Scottish Licensed Trade Association) has expressed concern that the 5% visitor levy proposed by the City of Edinburgh Council will do nothing to…
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11 Million Brits Planning A “Staycation This August Bank Holiday, Bringing £3.1bn Boost
VisitEngland’s August Bank Holiday Trip Tracker survey, published today, shows that 11 million Brits are definitely planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK this…
Read more...Edinburgh Visitor Levy Must Be Kept To ‘Reasonable’ Level
The City of Edinburgh Council has voted to introduce a charge for visitors in a move expected to raise tens of millions of pounds each…
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Train Strike Resolution In Sight As Union And Government Agree Deal
Train drivers are to vote on a new pay deal aimed bringing an end long-running strike action. The proposed vote follows talks between representatives of…
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A New Era in Hospitality as 5,000 Hotels Worldwide Adopt WTTC’s Hotel Sustainability Basics
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)celebrates yet another milestone as over 5,000 properties across more than 80 countries have now embraced its Hotel Sustainability…
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The Cube Hotel for Sale with £12m Price Tag
The Cube hotel in Birmingham has been put on the market for £12m, less than a month after falling into administration. The Cube comprises a…
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WTTC Announces Powerhouse Lineup for 24th Global Summit
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced its latest round of high-profile speakers for its upcoming Global Summit, featuring top leaders from the…
Read more...The Taylor Swift Effect And Improving Consumer Confidence Boosts UK Hotel Sector In June
Taylor Swift’s The Eras tour and improving consumer confidence drove strong demand of UK hotels in June, providing another boost to profits, according to the…
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Tourism Business And NGOS Call For Global Action To Recognise And Support Climate-Vulnerable Communities
A new report out today highlights the role the travel industry must play in delivering a just climate transition. The report, Climate Justice in Tourism:…
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