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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Tourism
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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Autumn Statement – Chancellor Has One Last Chance to Come Good on Election Promise
The Chancellor must freeze the business rates multiplier for all sizes of businesses when he gives his Autumn Statement this week, or the High Street…
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Tourism Businesses Commit To Making The North East One Of The Most Accessible Visitor Destinations In The UK
Tourism businesses from the North East gathered this week to celebrate Purple Tuesday, recognising the importance of creating accessible experiences for visitors and residents. Renowned…
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RMT Extends Strike Mandate On London Underground
The RMT union has extended its strike mandate on the London Underground for a further six months, raising the possibility of further disruption. Tube workers…
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Shepherd Neame Supports Project To Restore Oyster Yawl, The Gamecock
A painstaking project to restore an historic oyster yawl, The Gamecock, at its original home on the Kent coast is now more than a third…
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Parkdean Resorts Honours Military Community By Donating 185 Free Holidays In 2024
Parkdean Resorts has announced it will continue its support for the armed forces next year by donating 185 holidays to members of the military community…
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Hospitality Investors Spy Potential in Corporate and Urban Markets
Hospitality investors have reported growing confidence in the corporate sector for the first time in six months. Responding to Questex’s latest Hospitality Investor Sentiment Index,…
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SLTA ‘Bitterly Disappointed’ Over Glasgow LEZ Legal Challenge Outcome
The (SLTA) Scottish Licensed Trade Association has said it is “bitterly disappointed” that a long-established Glasgow family business has lost its court battle against the…
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London Hotel Performance Growth Moderated in September
With the summer travel surge concluded, London’s hotel industry showed more normalized levels of growth, according to preliminary September 2023 data from CoStar, provider of…
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Time to Show Off the Best the South West Has to Offer!
Are you looking for new suppliers and inspiring ideas? If you’re involved in food retail, catering, or hospitality, wherever you’re based in the South West,…
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Hilton Global Foundation Announces Almost £400,000 In Grants To UK Charities
The Hilton Global Foundation, Hilton’s primary philanthropic arm, has announced a commitment to grant a record £2.7 million in funding to organisations that are supporting…
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Luxury Hotel Sector Leads The Way With Record Room Rates During Summer Season
The UK hotel sector saw a strong performance during the summer season, but it’s the luxury hotels that have driven the industry’s recovery post-pandemic, with…
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