Hospitality Sector Braces Itself for Tube Strike
London’s hospitality and licensed on-trade sector is facing a potentially difficult few months, as industry leaders warn that a series of planned Underground strikes could…
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Highlighting the Importance of Tourism in Cumbria During English Tourism Week
Cumbria Tourism, the county’s official Local Visitor Economy Partnership, is marking English Tourism Week 2026 by working with businesses, partners and MPs to highlight the…
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England’s Week-Long Celebration Of Tourism Industry Fast Approaching
VisitEngland is celebrating the importance of the tourism industry with this year’s English Tourism Week from 13-22 March. The annual celebration puts tourism centre stage…
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Accommodation Providers in Wales Will Be Required to Register from October Under New Law
Operators charging guests for overnight stays in Wales will be required by law to register their accommodation with the Welsh Revenue Authority. Registration will open…
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Glasgow Needs Recovery Fund To Support Small Businesses Affected By Glasgow Fire, says FSB
Glasgow should establish a fire recovery fund to help small businesses get back on their feet following the devastating Union Street blaze, the Federation of…
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New Tourism Survey Reveals Fragile Outlook For Scotland’s Visitor Economy as Parties Debate Sector’s Future
A new industry survey published by the Scottish Tourism Alliance reveals a fragile outlook for Scotland’s visitor economy, with rising costs, falling visitor spend and…
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12.5 Trillion Dollar Investment in Travel & Tourism to Shape G20 Competitiveness through 2035
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today reveals that US$12.5 trillion in projected Travel & Tourism investment across major economies will play a decisive…
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Tourism Levy Should Be Used to Boost Local Visitor Attractions – LGA
Devolving the visitor levy to local areas will enable significant investment in the visitor economy, boosting local attractions and tourism businesses, say councils. It follows…
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PPHE Hotel Group Reports Record Revenue Amid Strategic Review
International hospitality real estate group PPHE Hotel Group has posted record full-year revenues of £466.4 million for 2025, a 5.3% increase on the prior year,…
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Research Shows That at Least £14 Billion Would Be Lost From the UK Economy If Daily Visitor Taxes Are Introduced
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the private sector in the Travel & Tourism industry, has published new research which highlights the…
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Proposed Tourist Tax Is The Wrong Policy At The Worst Time
Concerns have been raised about both the timing and impact on plans to introduce a visitor levy (tourist tax) on overnight accommodation in England. In…
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VisitEngland Launches Domestic North West Coastal Campaign to Boost Spring Breaks
VisitEngland will next week launch its domestic coastal marketing campaign to drive breaks to all seaside destinations on England’s North West coast. The £1 million…
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Editor’s Viewpoint: The Holiday Tax – A Tax Too Far
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News The debate regarding the plight of hospitality and business rates has been the subject of contentious national debate for…
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Northern Cities Sweep Top Five For UK Hospitality Growth
Hospitality growth in the UK is being supported by strong performance in the North, with new research from Northern Restaurant & Bar (NRB), in partnership…
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J D Wetherspoon Opens its First Pub in Continental Europe
J D Wetherspoon has opened its first pub in continental Europe (Monday February 9) – at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport in Spain. The franchise partner,…
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