Manchester Launches UK’s First Tourist Tax
Manchester has become the first city in the UK to introduce a tourist tax, which will cost an additional £1 per night for accommodation stays….
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Travel & Tourism Sector in Key European Capitals Strongly Recovering Says WTTC
A report from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed strong signs of recovery of the economic impact from Travel & Tourism in…
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Growth in Room Rates of UK Hotels Outpaces Inflation
The performance of the UK hotels sector is better than expected in February and outperforms the rest of the hospitality sector, according to the RSM…
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Travelodge Proposes Local Council Expansion Partnership
Budget hotel group Travelodge is writing to 220 local authorities across the UK topropose a joint development partnership aimed at stimulating regeneration and economic growth….
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Welsh Licensing Scheme Needs to Level Accommodation Playing Field
UKHospitality Cymru has called for Welsh Government to use a new statutory licensing scheme to create a “level playing field” between established serviced accommodation businesses…
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RMT and Network Rail Reach Pay Agreement
Members of the RMT union have voted to accept a pay offer from Network Rail. Thousands of rail workers including signalling staff voted by three…
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New Innovation Podcast Amplifying North East Tourism Globally
A new podcast aimed at inspiring innovation in the region’s tourism industry will help share the North East’s story with the world. The ‘Driving Place-Based…
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The Ardencaple Hotel Reopens Following Six-Figure Refurbishment
Helensburgh hotel, The Ardencaple, has now fully reopened after undergoing a six-figure investment that has completely transformed the site. Located in the banks of Gare…
Read more...Ongoing Rail Strikes Hit Nightcap Sales
13 days of rail strikes last year has cost bar operator Nightcap an estimated £1.2m in sales the latest interim report reveals.. In its interim…
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Tommy Banks and Team to Launch Pub With Rooms in North Yorkshire
The Banks family, Matthew Lockwood and the Tommy Banks Group have announced the forthcoming launch of a pub with rooms in North Yorkshire in late…
Read more...Call to Get Behind English Tourist Week March 17-26
The annual week dedicated to celebrating England’s tourism industry is fast approaching with VisitEngland putting out a call for people and businesses to get involved….
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‘Holidaying at Home’ is Here to Stay – 81% of Consumers Planning to Stay in a UK hotel in 2023
The latest GO Technology report from leading hospitality tech provider Zonal and insight firm CGA by NielsenIQ, reveals that the majority of consumers (81%) are…
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Travel Spending Is On The Rise: How Can Hospitality Leaders Prepare?
By Eelco Van Collenburg, Executive Creative Director at Valtech (www.valtech.com/en-gb/) According to the U.S. Travel Association, travel spending is expected to increase by 48% in…
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What Do People Want From a Holiday Let in 2023? Five of the Most Popular Features, According to Google Searches
A recent study revealed that almost a fifth of UK respondents are choosing staycations over holidays abroad in 2023 as a direct result of the…
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CAMRA Raises a Pint to £2 Bus Fare Extension
England’s £2 cap on bus fares will be extended until the end of June. The scheme had been due to end on March 21 but…
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