Chancellor Announces £15bn For Transport Projects
Billions of pounds of investment in transport infrastructure in England have been announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. People across the North, Midlands and the South…
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SiteMinder Announces “Risk, Resilience & Revenue” Series Outlining Summer Outlook for UK Hotels
Hotel distribution and revenue platform SiteMinder has announced the launch of a new global webinar series: ‘Risk, Resilience & Revenue – Navigating Hotel Demand in…
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Hoteliers Hit With Double Whammy Of Rise In Staff Costs And Pressure On Room Rates
Hoteliers were hit with a double whammy in April, as they faced a rise in employment costs, along with price pressures on room rates, leading…
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63% of Tourists in Central London Prefer to Visit Restaurants and Cafes in Pedestrianised Areas
• 63% of UK residents surveyed say they are more likely to choose a restaurant or cafe on a pedestrianised street when visiting London for…
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Hotel Group Reports Over 600 Misplaced Belongings Annually Per Site Nationwide
Hyatt Hotels are on a mission to reunite guests with everything from teddy bears to traffic cones, with a brand-new ‘Finder Keepers’ service tackling the…
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Hospitality And Tourism Sectors Urged To Reinforce ‘Drive On The Left’ Message To Visitors
Scottish businesses and organisations in the tourism and hospitality sector are being urged to support a campaign reminding overseas drivers to drive on the left….
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Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel Named Scotland’s Best City Hotel
Prestige Scottish Hotel Awards honour rapid rise of city-centre hotel since its 2023 opening Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel is celebrating a major win after being…
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General Manager Announced For Leeds’ Highly Anticipated New Hotel Opening
Set to open in summer 2025, Hotel Indigo Leeds has officially announced Simon Grace as General Manager, to oversee hotel operations. Bringing with him over…
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WTTC Urges Travel & Tourism to Join Forces to Scale Up Sustainable Fuel
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) in collaboration with global consultancy ICF, has launched a bold new framework urging the entire Travel & Tourism…
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Tourism’s Importance To Social Cohesion And Wellbeing Highlighted In New Research
New research published by VisitEngland demonstrates the positive cultural and social impacts that tourism has on local communities across the UK. The report – ‘The…
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This European Country Charges Tourists to Breathe – Literally,” Warns Travel Expert
Sunshine taxes, clean air fees and cruise charges – the bizarre hidden costs catching out holidaymakers As millions of Brits prepare for summer getaways, experts…
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Hospitality Can ‘Redefine’ Oxford Street
UKHospitality has signalled its support for the proposed development and pedestrianisation of Oxford Street, and said that hospitality is crucial to plans to bring the…
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FSB Urges Glasgow City Council To Examine Lower Visitor Levy Charge
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) today called on Glasgow City Council to examine lower rates of Visitor Levy charge as part of a detailed…
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UK Economy Loses More Than £2.2BN from International Traveller Spend, Reveals WTTC
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has warned that the UK lost more than £2.2BN worth of exports as international visitors’ spending nosedived last…
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10 Industry Leaders To Be Awarded Master Innholder Status
The Master Innholders has announced that ten industry-leading hotel professionals have been awarded the prestigious Master Innholder status following this year’s rigorous application process. Founded…
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