Mayor Of London Considering A ‘Tourist Tax’ For London And Will ‘Follow Evidence’
London mayor Sadiq Khan is believed to be considering a tourist tax in London’s hotels despite warnings from the hospitality sector that it would be…
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‘Tourist Tax’ Funds In Wales Must Be Ringfenced To Support Hospitality
Plans by the Welsh Government to give local authorities the right to charge people staying overnight in visitor accommodations in Wales, will further burden accommodation…
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Hospitality Leaders Warn Against Christmas Tube Strikes
As a fresh set of tube strikes take place from this week, UKHospitality has co-ordinated a letter to Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London; Mick Lynch,…
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VisitBritain’s Business Events Growth Programme Set To Boost Economy
VisitBritain’s programme to support Britain to secure international business events and increase delegate attendance has resulted in a boost to the economy of £45.5 million,…
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Fragile Consumer Confidence Hits Hotel Demand
Record breaking rainfall and a drop in consumer confidence led to lacklustre demand in the hotel industry in September, according to the RSM Hotels Tracker….
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Cumberland Council And Cumbria Tourism In Bid To Become Accessibility Friendly Destination
Cumberland Council has joined forces with Cumbria Tourism as they begin work on a new campaign to promote Adventure for Everyone. Backed by UK Government’s…
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Warwickshire Hotel Marks One Year Of Inclusive Accessibility Initiatives
A boutique Warwickshire hotel is celebrating one year since launching a series of inclusive initiatives that have made it more diverse and accessible than ever –…
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Steady Q4 Growth Forecast For UK’s Inbound Tourism Industry
UKinbound has released its latest Business Barometer results, indicating that businesses in the UK’s inbound tourism industry, including tour operators, hoteliers and attractions, are expecting…
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WTTC Launches ‘Together In Travel’
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched ‘Together in Travel’ at its 2024 Global Summit in Perth, Western Australia today, a unique initiative aimed…
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VisitBritain Showcases Britain’s Screen Tourism Offer To Global Media
Working in partnership with Visit West, West Midlands Growth Company and London & Partners, VisitBritain recently hosted media from countries including Brazil, Canada, China, Germany,…
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Tourism Industry Would Be Bolstered By Investing In High Streets, Says FSB
Ahead of World Tourism Day, 27 September, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has presented a plan to shore-up tourism in the UK through reviving…
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‘Relief’ For Hospitality Businesses As Rail Dispute Ends
Train drivers have accepted a pay deal that will see the end of more than two years of strike action in England, Scotland and Wales….
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VisitEngland’s 2024 ROSE Award Winners Announced
VisitEngland has revealed this year’s 100 winners of its ROSE Awards. The ROSE Awards showcase the accommodation providers who give the warmest of welcomes and…
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Chelsea To Sell Millennium And Copthorne Hotels
Photo: © Copyright Russell Trebor and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence. The Premier League has approved the sale of two hotels by…
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Elite Hotels Welcomes James Perry as New General Manager of The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne
The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne, has welcomed James Perry as its new General Manager. With over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Perry brings…
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