Expanded Holiday Tax Will Hike Costs For Families UKHospitality Warns
UKHospitality has warned that Government plans to extend tourist tax powers to every strategic authority in England could put 33,000 hospitality jobs at risk…
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New Inquiry Warns Visitor Levy Must Protect Jobs, Growth And Tourism
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Hospitality and Tourism has published the findings of its inquiry into the Government’s proposed visitor levy on overnight accommodation in England.
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Premier Inn Beats Europe’s Luxury Hotels on TikTok as Carden Park Surges Up Rankings
Premier Inn has beaten some of Europe’s most prestigious luxury hotels to become the continent’s most influential hotel brand on TikTok, according to new data from influencer marketing platform…
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Wales Launches £2 Million Scheme to Help Make Tourism and Hospitality More Accessible
Tourism and hospitality businesses across Wales are being encouraged to apply for part of a new £2 million grant scheme to improve accessibility creating more inclusive visitor experiences, the Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy, Adam Price, has announced.
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Scottish Tourism Alliance Calls for Close Monitoring as Edinburgh Visitor Levy Comes into Effect
As Edinburgh’s visitor levy comes into effect on Friday (24 July), the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) has reiterated its concerns about the potential impact on Scotland’s tourism and hospitality industry…
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UKinbound Urges Government To Join The Dots On Tourism
UKinbound has written to the new Prime Minister calling for a strategic reset in how Government approaches the visitor economy.
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Wetherspoon Opening at Heathrow Airport
Pub operator JD Wetherspoon is to open its new pub in Heathrow Airport, on Tuesday, 21 July, 2026, with the creation of 100 new jobs.
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Stable Summer Trading Expected Across UK’s Inbound Visitor Economy
UKinbound has released the results of its latest Business Barometer member survey, undertaken by Navigator Insight, showing a broadly stable outlook for the summer season across the UK’s inbound visitor economy.
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Consumer Confidence Stabilises and Spending Grows 1.9 Per Cent In June, As Pubs Enjoy A World Cup Boost
Consumer card spending grew by 1.9 per cent year-on-year in June, a marked improvement on May’s 0.8 per cent growth, but below the latest CPIH inflation rate of 3.0 per cent.
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Newcastle Hotel Gains Coveted Green Key Sustainable Tourism Certification
A Newcastle hotel is celebrating a major sustainability milestone after achieving Green Key certification in recognition of its commitment to environmental excellence.
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Upcoming Heatwave Could Drop Hospitality Bookings By Up To 48%
New data from hospitality AI software provider Access Hospitality and DesignMyNight shows that extreme heat can significantly reduce demand across the UK hospitality sector…
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Scottish Hotels Urged to Check Rates Bills as Deadline to Appeal £63 million Increase Approaches
Scotland’s hotels are being urged to ‘use or lose’ their right to appeal against increases to their rateable values ahead of this month’s deadline…
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Vine Hotels Acquires The Gables Hotel in Gloucestershire
Best Western The Gables Hotel has joined the Vine Hotels portfolio following the acquisition of the 46-bedroom South Gloucestershire property by the hotel…
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UK Hotel Market Signals Stabilisation Phase, Report Reveals
Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has today launched its UK hotel market review 2026, which provides insights into demand and trading performance, evolving traveller behaviour…
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Hotel Owners Face Juggling Multiple Overnight Visitor Levy Rates
Hotel Owners face juggling multiple Overnight Visitor Levies, as each English Mayor could charge a different rate, say leading audit, tax and business advisory firm, Blick Rothenberg.
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