UK Hotels Perform Better Than Expected In November
Occupancy and room rates of UK hotels held up better than expected in November. Despite following seasonal trends and declining slightly, both indicators outperformed the…
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Tourism
UK’s Largest Independent Hotel Group Prepares For Significant 2024 Expansion Plan
The UK’s largest independent hotel group has started the new year with a bang – announcing major plans to expand and renovate its existing portfolio…
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UK Consumers To Spend £64.20bn On Holidays In 2024 – A 6.9% Rise Yoy
Over 2024 UK consumers are set to spend £64.20bn on travel and holidays despite the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. New research by VoucherCodes.co.uk reveals that spending…
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New Travel & Tourism Social Impact Report Reveals Significant Increase In Female Employment Since 2010
New research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Sustainable Tourism Global Center (STGC), initiated by the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia,…
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VisitBritain Publishes Inbound Tourism Forecast For 2024
VisitBritain has published its tourism forecast for 2024 showing an increase in inbound visits and spend overall to the UK compared to 2023 levels, although…
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Government Rows Back on Plans to Increase Family Visa Salary Threshold
The government has scaled back plans to increase the salary required to bring foreign family members to the UK. Home Secretary James Cleverly told the…
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Scottish Tourism And Hospitality Bodies Express ‘Extreme Disappointment’ At Scottish Budget
The Scottish Tourism Alliance, UKHospitality Scotland, the Scottish Licensed Trade Association and the Scottish Beer and Pub Association have highlighted the material threat of long-term…
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Inverness Hotel Awarded 4 Stars After Major Investment
A hotel in Inverness’ historic quarter is celebrating being upgraded to 4 Stars, cementing 5-fold growth and millions of investment over the last 17 years….
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WTTC’s ‘Hotel Sustainability Basics’ Ends 2023 on a High
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Hotel Sustainability Basics is set to end if first year on a high with more than 1,300 hotels…
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Visitengland Launches New Accessibility Toolkit For Tourism Businesses
VisitEngland has launched its new ‘Accessible and Inclusive Toolkit for Tourism Businesses’ in England. The toolkit includes practical guidance on providing an inclusive welcome, designing…
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Ground-Breaking Report Reveals That As Travel & Tourism Continues To Grow, Its Water Intensity Falls
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today launched its new groundbreaking report, ‘Water Roadmap for Travel & Tourism’, revealing total water intensity by global Travel…
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RMT Union Members Approve Deal to End Strike Action
Members of the RMT union have voted to accept a pay deal, marking an end in part to the disruptive national rail dispute. bringing some…
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Chancellor to “Look Again” at Controversial Tourist Tax
The Government has promised to look again at the data around its controversial ‘Tourist Tax’ after statements that tax-free shopping is not a reason for…
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Alliance National Wins Center Parcs Housekeeping Award 2023
Alliance National has been recognised for their service to Center Parcs in their highly contested and demanding Housekeeping Category, winning the Housekeeping Category Award at…
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UKHospitality Responds To National Living Wage Increase
The Government has announced that the National Living Wage (NLW) will increase to £11.44 in April next year, rising from its current level of £10.42….
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